[74] A fight between Tyson and Holyfield for the undisputed championship was scheduled for November 8, 1991, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, but Tyson pulled out after sustaining a rib cartilage injury during training. Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Holyfield had retired in 1994 following the loss of his championship to Michael Moorer. Since his first fight on 6 th March 1985, the self-proclaimed "Baddest Man on the Planet" has etched his name in the history books.. Only second to Ali in popularity, Tyson's aggression and tenacity baffle the boxing community till today. Novelist and commentator Katherine Dunn wrote a column that criticized Holyfield's sportsmanship in the controversial bout and charged the news media with being biased against Tyson. (1988), "Tyson Knocks Out Spinks at 1:31 of Round 1". [7] He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, as well as the only heavyweight to unify them in succession. So that was lovely. In the sixth, there was a hint that Ruddock might have a comeback in him. In the same interview Tyson talked about his progress with sobriety and how being in the company of good people has made him want to be a better and more humble person. There have been few results in the history of organized sport that would rank with the improbability. Mike Tyson says Evander Holyfield was the toughest opponent to knockout. [81] On March 26, 1992, Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation. His consolation prize: big money to get wrecked by Tyson in his comeback fight. However, he became the youngest heavyweight champion on history at 20 years and 4 months old. It starts with seniors Tyson Walker and Joey Hauser continuing to surge late in what could be their final collegiate seasons. Results. Fighting frequently, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by KO or TKO; 16 of those came in the first round. Mike Tyson faces his tallest opponent to date in the 6 ft 6 inch Texan native, "Fast" Eddie Richardson. While he is quite small compared to his opponents, he makes up for it with his determination and skill. Tyson then knocked out Carl "The Truth" Williams in the first round in July. But Tyson generally fought taller opponents. She died of her injuries on May 26, 2009. I'm Jack Dempsey. With a knockout-to-win percentage of 88%,[13] he was ranked 16th on The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time,[14] and first on ESPN's list of "The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History". Marvis Frazier. "[173], In 2013, Tyson was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and headlined the induction ceremony. [198], In September 2013, Tyson was featured on a six-episode television series on Fox Sports 1 that documented his personal and private life entitled Being: Mike Tyson. [188], On December 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of DUI and felony drug possession; he nearly crashed into a police SUV shortly after leaving a nightclub. While the size and weight difference is important in boxing, it is not always the case for some exceptional boxers who have defied logic and beaten naturally bigger and taller opponents. Tyson knocked down Norris with a left hook thrown after the bell sounded to end the first round. [169] He is ranked number 16 on The Ring magazine's 2003 list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Holyfield was in obvious pain, but when it was determined he was able to continue fighting, referee Mills Lane allowed the bout to resume. I eat chicken every now and then. Ali was very hard to hit because of his super human leg work. This gave Tyson the uncanny ability to level his opponents in only one round, and earned him the nickname "Iron Mike." . I'm Alexander! We've had a go at ranking the 10 best performances of Iron Mike's 56-fight professional career, which saw him pick up 50 victories with 44 of those coming by way of knockout. Bernard Hopkins Fight-By-Fight Career Record, Oscar De La Hoya Career Record, Fight-by-Fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight-by-Fight Career Record, George Foreman's Fight-By-Fight Career Record, March 6 - Hector Mercedes, Albany, New York, TKO 1, April 10 - Trent Singleton, Albany, TKO 1, June 20 - Rick Spain, Atlantic City, New Jersey, KO 1, July 11 - John Alderson, Atlantic City, TKO 2, July 19 - Larry Sims, Poughkeepsie, New York, KO 3, Aug. 15 - Lorenzo Canady, Atlantic City, TKO 1, Sept. 5 - Michael Johnson, Atlantic City, KO 1, Oct. 9 - Donnie Long, Atlantic City, KO 1, Oct. 25 - Robert Colay, Atlantic City, KO 1, Nov. 1 - Sterling Benjamin, Latham, TKO 1, Nov. 13 - Eddie Richardson, Houston, KO 1, Jan. 24 - Mike Jamison, Atlantic City, TKO 5, July 26 - Marvis Frazier, Glen Falls, KO 1, Aug. 17 - Jose Ribalta, Atlantic City, TKO 10, Sept. 6 - Alfonzo Ratliff, Las Vegas, KO 2, Nov. 22 - Trevor Berbick, Las Vegas, TKO 2, May 30 - Pinklon Thomas, Las Vegas, TKO 6, Oct. 16 - Tyrell Biggs, Atlantic City, TKO 7, June 27 - Michael Spinks, Atlantic City, KO 1, July 21 - Carl Williams, Atlantic City, N.J., TKO 1, Dec. 8 - Alex Stewart, Atlantic City,KO 1, March 18 - Donovan Ruddock, Las Vegas, TKO 7, June 28 - Donovan Ruddock, Las Vegas, W 12, Aug. 19 - Peter McNeeley, Las Vegas, W DSQ 1, Dec. 16 - Buster Mathis, Jr., Philadelphia, KO 3, June 28 - Evander Holyfield, Las Vegas, L DQ 3, Jan. 16 - Francois Botha, Las Vegas, KO 5, Jan. 29 - Julius Francis, Manchester, England, TKO 2, June 24 -Lou Savarese, Glasgow, Scotland, TKO 1, Oct. 13 - Brian Nielsen, Copenhagen, Denmark, TKO 7, Feb. 22 - Clifford Etienne, Memphis, KO 1, July 30 - Danny Williams, Louisville, Kentucky, KO by 4, June 11 - Kevin McBride, Washington, D.C., TKO by 6. Has a record of 12-4 (10 KO) in world title fights. [109] Tyson later stated that his actions were retaliation for Holyfield repeatedly headbutting him without penalty. ", Tyson's post-fight interview after knocking out Lou Savarese 38 seconds into the bout in June 2000. I should be a vegan. [84], It has been widely reported that while in prison, Tyson converted to Islam and adopted the Muslim name Malik Abdul Aziz;[85] some sources report it as Malik Shabazz. [209], Tyson resides in Seven Hills, Nevada. [66] Just 35 seconds into the tenth round, Douglas unleashed a brutal uppercut, followed by a four-punch combination of hooks that knocked Tyson down for the first time in his career. [48] On August 1 he took the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from Tony Tucker in a twelve-round unanimous decision 119111, 118113, and 116112. Why its here: The greatest statement one could make about the Douglas upset is that it was even more unlikely than Tyson biting an opponents ear. "[133] On January 22, 2002, the two boxers and their entourages were involved in a brawl at a New York press conference to publicize the planned event. Boxing pundits were predicting a titanic battle of styles, with Tyson's aggressive infighting conflicting with Spinks's skillful out-boxing and footwork. The viewing of the fight was purchased by 1.52million homes, setting both PPV viewership and revenue records. The boxer's career record includes 50 wins (including 44 KOs), six losses, and two no contests. home; menu . Although the headbutts were ruled accidental by the referee,[101] they would become a point of contention in the subsequent rematch. BoxStat.co. Praise be to Allah! After the fight, the Tyson camp would complain that the count was slow and that Douglas had taken longer than ten seconds to get back on his feet. Tyson continued punching after the referee had stopped the fight, knocking the referee to the floor as he tried to separate the boxers. [32] He would be awarded an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University in 1989. He faced Larry Holmes on January 22, 1988, and defeated the legendary former champion by KO in the fourth round. Prosecutors had requested a year-long jail sentence, but the judge praised Tyson for seeking help with his drug problems. To his opponents, he was a terrifying hurricane enveloping them and unleashing pain. The money I make isn't going to help my bills from a tremendous standpoint, but I'm going to feel better about myself. 10. [65] Tyson did catch Douglas with an uppercut in the eighth round and knocked him to the floor, but Douglas recovered sufficiently to hand Tyson a heavy beating in the subsequent two rounds. Kirkpatrick frequented pool halls, gambled and hung out on the streets. After losing most of his money, Tyson has reemerged as a pop-cultural figure. In October 2012, Tyson launched the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation. [102], Tyson and Holyfield fought again on June 28, 1997. "[41], Tyson intimidated fighters with his strength, combined with outstanding hand speed, accuracy, coordination and timing. Larry Holmes would come out of his two-year retirement to take on Mike Tyson. 4) Leaping Left Hook. Tyson's emerging boxing ability was discovered there by Bobby Stewart, a juvenile detention center counselor and former boxer. On June 12, 2011, Tyson was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame alongside legendary Mexican champion Julio Csar Chvez, light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu, and actor/screenwriter Sylvester Stallone. Mike Tyson and I came up together in the streets, and being around people like him, I learned what goes on behind the scenes. "Michael Jackson's a thriller, I'm a killer," Tyson said . After serving a three-year prison sentence for rape, Tyson made a comeback, winning an August bout against Peter McNeeley. Roy Jones Jr. (66-9-0) Sat, 28 Nov - 2020. round 8 of 8 . How did the pre-fight hype go? Sandomir, Richard (1995), "TV Sports; Who Must Tyson Face Next? [46] "Tyson-mania" in the media was becoming rampant. Jess Myron Willard (December 29, 1881 - December 15, 1968) was an American world heavyweight boxing champion billed as the Pottawatomie Giant. [125] He also fought Lou Savarese in June 2000 in Glasgow, winning in the first round; the fight lasted only 38 seconds. But on the basis of these two fights, a conclusion can be reached - Mike Tyson would smoke Rocky Marciano in a 12-round fight. He would become a star soon enough. Site: Madison Square Garden, New York City, Why its here: The fight was Tysons MSG debut, an important component of the marketing of Tyson into a worldwide attraction. I want to be a missionary. [No red meat] at all, no way! Tyson KO 1 (1:47) April 10, 1985 . [118], "I'm the best ever. For other people named Mike Tyson, see, Originally an RTD win for Tyson, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test. [135] This fight was the highest-grossing event in pay-per-view history at that time, generating $106.9million from 1.95million buys in the US.[105][106]. Mike Tyson is a true legend of the heavyweight division. In his 58-fight career, Tyson won 50 of those matches, 44 of them by KO. 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