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Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 to 2024. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" [4] and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", [5] Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. [6]
Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier was a professional boxing match contested on July 26, 1986. [1] The fight took place at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York, USA. Tyson won the fight via knockout in the first round, attaining victory within thirty seconds. This would prove to be the fastest knockout victory of Tyson’s career.
Mike Tyson turned professional in 1985 and won his first 19 fights by knockout, quickly garnering media attention and establishing an "aura of invincibility". [10] In November 1986 Tyson knocked out Trevor Berbick to win the WBC heavyweight title; at 20 years old, Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion in history. [ 7 ]
With around 25 seconds left in the round, Tyson trapped Tillman in the corner. Tillman attempted to throw a jab, but Tyson countered with a strong right hand that dropped Tillman to the mat. Tillman remained on his back as the referee counted him out and Tyson was named the winner by way of knockout at 2:47 of the first round. [6]
When Tyson came to wish the American Boxing Olympic team good luck, a lady came and wished the boxers a good trip. Tyrell Biggs then proceeded to laugh and said "I don't know about him, but he certainly ain't getting on that plane" (referring to Mike Tyson not being selected among the American Boxing Olympic Team).
The result at the time was the third-fastest knockout in boxing history. ... Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. ... Mike Tyson This page was last ...
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January 22 – Mike Tyson retains his undisputed world Heavyweight championship with a fourth-round knockout win against former world champion Larry Holmes in Atlantic City. March 4 - At Las Vegas, Nevada Michael Moorer began his professional boxing career with a first-round knockout of Adrian Riggs at 2:26 of that round.