The following year, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title On Knockout In Sixth". Berger, Phil. Tyson became involved in professional wrestling and has made many cameo appearances in film and television. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title In 7 Rounds". What's up, little buddy? We dont know what this fight will look like, but we know it provides an opportunity to remember what the two fighters were at their peaks particularly Tyson, who once reigned as the most dominant athlete on the planet. This decision infuriated the fans in attendance, sparking a post-fight melee in the audience. [16] He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. view stats. [58] In late 1988, Tyson parted with manager Bill Cayton and fired longtime trainer Kevin Rooney, the man many credit for honing Tyson's craft after the death of D'Amato. Rooney eventually took over all training duties for the young fighter. I'm the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. !, replacing the nameless, green-haired player character from the arcade games.In the NES and Wii versions of Punch-Out! 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". "[232], In 2015, Tyson announced that he was supporting Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. On September 24, 2007, Tyson pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and driving under the influence. 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. Mike Tyson (real name: Michael Gerard Tyson) made his video game debut in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! I'm the best ever. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality, World heavyweight boxing championship records and statistics, "Mike Tyson Exclusive: No More Mr Bad Ass", "Mike Tyson: 'I always thought of myself as a big guy, as a giant, I never thought I was five foot ten', "At only 20 years of age, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world", " ()", "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history", "Mike Tyson? Published in 2007, author Joe Layden's book The Last Great Fight: The Extraordinary Tale of Two Men and How One Fight Changed Their Lives Forever, chronicled the lives of Tyson and Douglas before and after their heavyweight championship fight. Twice. So that was lovely. . ", Tyson's post-fight interview after knocking out Lou Savarese 38 seconds into the bout in June 2000. Tillman had frustrated Tyson in the Olympic Trials, and Mike fared no better in the U.S. Olympic Box-Offs. At the time, the media reported that he had approximately $23million in debt. That was less obvious, so it took a moment for Lane to realize what happened. He didnt last much longer. Mike Tyson said in the aftermath of his November 28 fight with Roy Jones Jr., which featured Jake Paul against Nate Robinson on the undercard, that his 9-year-old son Morocco was a fan of the . Some sources say he is 5 feet 10 inches tall, while others claim he is closer to 6 feet tall. Tyson later said, "I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something: she only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn't pay for. The fight was a back-and-forth as McBride kept utilizing his reach advantage to jab at Tyson from a distance. Holyfield's victory was marred by allegations from Tyson's camp of Holyfield's frequent headbutts[101] during the bout. Tyson dominated the opening two rounds. Mike Tyson, in full Michael Gerald Tyson, byname Iron Mike, (born June 30, 1966, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. [242] Principal photography began on March 25, 2015, and was premiered in Hong Kong on December 16, 2015. Lewis then accepted $4million from Don King to step aside and allow Tyson to fight Bruce Seldon for an expected $30million instead with the intention that if Tyson defeated Seldon, he would fight Lewis next. Then, Tyson did it again, this time inflicting just a scratch on his left ear. [97], Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against Evander Holyfield, who was in the fourth fight of his own comeback. Tyson needed one thing by 1988opponents. [117], During his time away from boxing in 1998, Tyson made a guest appearance at WrestleMania XIV as an enforcer for the main event match between Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin. Id covered fights by Ray Leonard, Larry Holmes and Ray Boom Boom Mancini; Id never seen anything like Tyson. Has a record of 3-2 (3 KO) in lineal title fights. Media: Al Bernstein, Ron Borges, Gareth A Davies, Norm Frauenheim, Jerry Izenberg, Harold Lederman, Paulie Malignaggi, Dan Rafael, and Michael Rosenthal, Historians: Craig Hamilton, Steve Lott, Don McRae, Bob Mee, Clay Moyle, Adam Pollack, and Randy Roberts. According to a police probable-cause statement, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, "[Tyson] admitted to using [drugs] today and stated he is an addict and has a problem. BLTV Classic recaps Tyson's clash with the 6 foot 6 Cuban Heavyweight, Jose Ribalta. [54] The bout was, at the time, the richest fight in history and expectations were very high. [82] He was assigned to the Indiana Youth Center (now the Plainfield Correctional Facility) in April 1992,[83] and he was released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence. This was Tyson's fifth career defeat. [162] A 1998 ranking of "The Greatest Heavyweights of All-Time" by The Ring magazine placed Tyson at number 14 on the list. Tyson, the top-ranked contender by the WBA and the second-ranked contender by the WBC, had been decimating the heavyweight division since his first pro fight in March 1985 and came into the fight with a . Berger, Phil (1990), "BOXING; Tyson Scores Round 1 Victory". Eddie Richardson was 6'6 and had a record of a whopping 14 wins, 21 losses, he finished his career with ten consecutive losses. 4) Leaping Left Hook. I want to get this part of my life over as soon as possible. [257] Since then, Mike Tyson has been involving himself with various other NFT projects including "Iron Pigeons," which is an NFT Trading Card game that launched on October 20, 2022.[258]. Contains information about Mike Tyson's life and boxing career. Ruddock was seen as the most dangerous heavyweight around and was thought of as one of the hardest punching heavyweights. [102] In the confusion that followed the ending of the bout and announcement of the decision, a near riot occurred in the arena and several people were injured. When Tyson was younger he was fast, and that's not "fast for a guy" it's "fast for a pro boxer". Tyson reached his peak during the 1980s. He polished off an easy opponent in Tony Tubbs, just another mid-level . Tyson wearing the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight title belts. [40] He added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker in 1987. At the end of the video, Tyson hinted at a return to boxing by saying, "I'm back". Marvis Frazier. The first time Tyson bit him, the match was temporarily stopped. After dominating the late 1980s, Tyson lost the world heavyweight title early in 1990 when he was knocked out by James Douglas. [57] Givens was known at the time for her role on the sitcom Head of the Class. Tyson remained champion by knocking out Larry Holmes in January, Tony Tubbs in March, and Michael Spinks in June. From ringside, it honestly looked like an adult matched against a pre-teen. Picking between two legends is never an easy task. Berger, Phil (1989), "Tyson Stuns Williams With Knockout in 1:33". "[189] Tyson pleaded not guilty on January 22, 2007, in Maricopa County Superior Court to felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. . Muhammad Ali's style was the exact style that gave Mike Tyson major trouble. [93] TV Guide included the TysonMcNeeley fight in their list of the 50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998. [243][244], He hosts the podcast Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson. [160][161], Tyson was The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1986 and 1988. Why its here: Tyson had been expertly built into a contender by trainer Kevin Rooney, who took over that role when Cus DAmato died at age 77 after Tysons 11th pro fight. . The combatants were not in there for long as Tyson finished Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds. [252] The limited series will be directed by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. [209], Tyson resides in Seven Hills, Nevada. [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. Whether that set off Tyson is uncertain, but in a clinch late in the third round, Tyson reached forward with his jaws and bit a chunk of flesh off the top of Holyfields right ear. This gave Tyson the uncanny ability to level his opponents in only one round, and earned him the nickname "Iron Mike." . [234][235], In 2023, an unnamed woman filed a $5million lawsuit against Tyson, accusing him of raping her in his limousine. When he was cross-examined by lead prosecutor Gregory Garrison, Tyson denied claims that he had misled Washington and insisted that she wanted to have sex with him. Mike Tyson says Evander Holyfield was the toughest opponent to knockout. Ferguson was selected to fight Tyson in the latters build toward his first title shot. In this country nothing good is going to come of me. [34], As an amateur, Tyson won gold medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, defeating Joe Cortez in 1981 and beating Kelton Brown in 1982. [206] Tyson returned to AEW on the April 7, 2021 episode of Dynamite and helped Jericho from being attacked by The Pinnacle, beating down Shawn Spears in the process. [155], In July 2020, Mike Tyson announced the creation of Mike Tyson's Legends Only League. VIDEOS: AEW: Rampage, Episode 44-22, AEW: Dynamite, Episode 15-21, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr., Pre-Show: Triller Presents Tyson vs Jones Jr., Frontline Battle with Tyson and Jones Jr.: Episode 13 [98], On November 9, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed "Finally". Hed been expertly built into an attraction by managers Jim Jacobs and Bill Cayton. Results. He wasn't much tall for a heavyweight, but his strength and unmatched tenacity made him the world champion. Tyson won easily, charging at Frazier at the opening bell and hitting him with an uppercut that knocked Frazier unconscious thirty seconds into the fight. Journalist Greta van Susteren criticized Tyson and The Daily Caller over the comments, which she described as "smut" and "violence against women".[193]. He was, arguably, the most feared boxer of all time. Mike Tyson - Dedicated to the greatest heavyweight fighter of all time. "They told me I had the same knockout ratio as Mike Tyson. I want to be a missionary. On February 8 he checked himself into an inpatient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges.[190]. Mike Tyson was a member of various street gangs at an early age, he was sent to reform school in upstate New York in 1978. . [62], By 1990, Tyson seemed to have lost direction, and his personal life was in disarray amidst reports of less vigorous training prior to the Buster Douglas match. Tyson was respectful after the fight and praised Lewis on his victory. [116] As most state athletic commissions honor sanctions imposed by other states, this effectively made Tyson unable to box in the United States. [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. Referee Mills Lane deducted two points from Tyson and the fight resumed. [157] The league provides retired professional athletes the opportunity to compete in their respective sport. [174][175] Tyson was inducted into the Southern Nevada Hall of Fame in 2015 along with four other inductees with ties to Southern Nevada. [212], His first marriage was to actress Robin Givens from February 7, 1988, to February 14, 1989. Well, he moved from a position along the ropes into a corner, and there Tyson pounced and snapped in a right uppercut that struck like lightning. Later that year,Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in a match for the WBC heavyweight belt. Later in the interview, he revealed that his archrival, Evander Holyfield, was by far the most difficult to knock . Type; 6/11/2005 . In 2005 he said "I measured myself as 5ft . While he is quite small compared to his opponents, he makes up for it with his determination and skill. He defeated Hector Mercedes via first-round TKO. (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad". "[41], Tyson intimidated fighters with his strength, combined with outstanding hand speed, accuracy, coordination and timing. 47 opponents we have height on, and he beat most up. After hitting rock bottom, however, the former heavyweight champ seems to have fought back with incredible success. [37] The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders,[37] like James Tillis, David Jaco, Jesse Ferguson, Mitch Green, and Marvis Frazier. After debuting a one-man show in Las Vegas, Tyson collaborated with film director Spike Lee and brought the show to Broadway in August 2012. Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. Who is the scariest boxer ever? Officials agreed and adjusted the ruling to TKO. He pursued Ferguson immediately, relentlessly. Why its here: After the Douglas upset, Tyson began rebuilding toward regaining the heavyweight title by fighting Canadian star Razor Ruddock. [137][138][139] Tyson earned over $30million for several of his fights and $300million during his career. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ears, one bite notoriously being strong enough to remove a portion of his right ear. The third round was even, with Williams getting in some clean blows and also a few illegal ones, for which he was penalized. In 1988, Tyson became thelineal heavyweight championafterknocking out Michael Spinks in a 91-second bout. Why its here: It may seem unfair to list a defeat as the most memorable of all Tysons fights, but such was the magnitude of this upset. The boxer's career record includes 50 wins (including 44 KOs), six losses, and two no contests. Answer (1 of 3): Quite an easy strategy really. Praise be to Allah! 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The money I make isn't going to help my bills from a tremendous standpoint, but I'm going to feel better about myself. Mike Tyson faces his tallest opponent to date in the 6 ft 6 inch Texan native, "Fast" Eddie Richardson. [205], On May 23, 2020, at All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing, Tyson helped Cody defeat Lance Archer alongside Jake Roberts and presented him the inaugural AEW TNT Championship. 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. Mike Tyson stands at 5'10" and has an impressive 44-1 professional record, with his only loss coming from being disqualified in a fight against Evander Holyfield. Tickets sold for $10, $12 and $15. After Tyson sneaked in a right uppercut, McNeeley fell directly to his right to the canvas. Opponent. Tyson uses the peek-a-boo style because he is a fighter who in heavyweights is lower and with shorter arms than all the opponents he has encountered. Of his 56 fights to date, these were the most memorable and impactful over the course of his career. "That was pretty amazing," said Taylor, who fought with an injured ACL on the showpiece undercard. He continued: "I just want to escape. Hector Mercedes . [55][56], During this period, Tyson's problems outside the ring were also beginning to emerge. Mike Tyson's old training videos live in my head! Ali was very hard to hit because of his super human leg work. If he doesnt die, it doesnt count, Tyson told one broadcast interviewer. [44] Tyson's explosive punching technique was due in large part to crouching immediately prior to throwing a hook or an uppercut: this allowed the 'spring' of his legs to add power to the punch. Jones held titles in four weight classes from middleweight to heavyweight. [130], Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002. [178], In 2017, The Ring magazine ranked Tyson as number 9 of 20 heavyweight champions based on a poll of panelists that included trainers, matchmakers, media, historians, and boxers, including:[179], In 2020, Bill Caplan of The Ring magazine listed Tyson as number 17 of the 20 greatest heavyweights of all time. Nonetheless, Tyson landed a straight right hand in the fifth round that knocked out Botha. [172] In 2011, Bleacher Report omitted Tyson from its list of top 10 heavyweights, saying that "Mike Tyson is not a top 10 heavyweight. 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. He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's World Boxing Association (WBA) title to his existing belt. However, he became the youngest heavyweight champion on history at 20 years and 4 months old. Holyfield was in obvious pain, but when it was determined he was able to continue fighting, referee Mills Lane allowed the bout to resume. After witnessing one of Tyson's fights, Nintendo of America president Minoru Arakawa was impressed by the fighter's "power and skill", prompting him to suggest Tyson be included in the upcoming Nintendo Entertainment System port of the Punch Out!! . "Michael Jackson's a thriller, I'm a killer," Tyson said . [168] In The Ring magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years, released in 2002, Tyson was ranked at number 72. [196] The one-man show was aired on HBO on November 16, 2013. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Mike Tyson . [180] Tyson spoke with The Ring magazine in 2020 about his six greatest victories, which included knockouts of Trevor Berbick, Pinklon Thomas, Tony Tucker, Tyrell Biggs, Larry Holmes, and Michael Spinks. Berger, Phil (1991), "Tyson Floors Ruddock Twice and Wins Rematch". Mixed martial arts coach Rafael Cordeiro was selected to be Tyson's trainer and cornerman. The fight ended after 91 seconds when Tyson knocked Spinks out in the first round; many consider this to be the pinnacle of Tyson's fame and boxing ability. He lost three of his final four fights before calling it quits after a . [10][11][12] After his release in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights, regaining the WBA and WBC titles in 1996 to join Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield and George Foreman as the only men in boxing history to have regained a heavyweight championship after losing it. Tyson was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior inside and outside the ring. BoxStat.co. Nothing is going to stop Mike Tyson that doesn't have a motor attached. The first bite was severe enough to remove a piece of Holyfield's right ear, which was found on the ring floor after the fight. Lennox is a conqueror? Tyson KO 1 (0:52) May 23, 1985 . In January 2017, Tyson launched his YouTube channel with Shots Studios, a comedy video and comedy music production company with young digital stars like Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso. (OK, I was one, and I was wrong. Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley. Seven years later, Mr. Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in a heavyweight champion bouthardly a proud moment for the sport. "[69], After the loss, Tyson recovered with first-round knockouts of Henry Tillman[70] and Alex Stewart[71] in his next two fights. "[256], Mike Tyson launched several officially licensed NFT projects, including the "Mike Tyson NFT Collection," created from digital graphic artist Cory Van Lew's original artwork with creative oversight from Mike Tyson himself. I'm not talking about some of those B-level fighters he took a belt from. After being stripped of the WBC title in the same year, Tyson lost the WBA title to Evander Holyfield by an eleventh round stoppage. [119], In January 1999, Tyson returned to the ring for a match against the South African Francois Botha. Mike Tyson (Born 30th Jun 1966) is an active professional boxer from United States with a record of 50 Wins, 6 Losses, 0 Draws. 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