Boxing pundits were predicting a titanic battle of styles, with Tyson's aggressive infighting conflicting with Spinks's skillful out-boxing and footwork. But Ferguson got up. [169] He is ranked number 16 on The Ring magazine's 2003 list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. A photo of Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali from when they were young has sent the fans into total disbelief of Mike Tyson. [229] However, in August 2013 he admitted publicly that he had lied about his sobriety and was on the verge of death from alcoholism. Tyson's victory over Tillman, the 1984 Olympic heavyweight gold medalist, enabled Tyson to avenge his amateur losses at Tillman's hands. How tall is Mike Tyson. He pursued Ferguson immediately, relentlessly. 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. People put me so high; I wanted to tear that image down. Opponent. on the Nintendo Entertainment System as the final opponent of the game, whom Little Mac faces in the Dream Fight at the end and as the Champion of the Another World Circuit. There's never been anyone as ruthless. The fight was a back-and-forth as McBride kept utilizing his reach advantage to jab at Tyson from a distance. I'm Sonny Liston. (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad". 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Opponent Res. [185] In the past Tyson had shunned endorsements, accusing other athletes of putting on a false front to obtain them. It was the second fight between the two, and Tyson knocked out Bruno in the third round. Why its here: Ferguson was 14-1, with a win over Buster Douglas and a 10th-round loss to Carl The Truth Williams that included him twice knocking down Williams. Did Frazier move enough? [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. In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for bankruptcy. My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. Id covered fights by Ray Leonard, Larry Holmes and Ray Boom Boom Mancini; Id never seen anything like Tyson. 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. [95] In 1996, Lennox Lewis turned down a $13.5million guarantee to fight Tyson. [212], His first marriage was to actress Robin Givens from February 7, 1988, to February 14, 1989. The loss ended Frazier's dreams of repeating as champ like his dad. That was less obvious, so it took a moment for Lane to realize what happened. Tyson's first nationally televised bout took place on February 16, 1986, at Houston Field House in Troy, New York, against journeyman heavyweight Jesse Ferguson, and was carried by ABC Sports. McNeeley chose to keep up an all-out pursuit, and this time it was a Tyson left that wobbled him and sent him backward. Most all of the punches Tyson threw had the potential to turn the lights out on any man, on any given night. "[173], In 2013, Tyson was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and headlined the induction ceremony. Berbick had no chance. Mike Tyson had a controversial career, but a highly successful oneat least in his prime. He wasn't much tall for a heavyweight, but his strength and unmatched tenacity made him the world champion. [98], On November 9, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed "Finally". [238][239][240], In early March 2015, Tyson appeared on the track "Iconic" on Madonna's album Rebel Heart. Tyson won 15 fights in his first year as a professional before defeating 13 more opponents in 1986 on his way . In 1984 Tyson won the gold medal at the Nation Golden Gloves held in New York, beating Jonathan Littles. Professional Record. "[222] The couple had two children; son Amir and Ramsey who is non-binary. [123] He served nine months of that sentence. On February 8 he checked himself into an inpatient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges.[190]. . 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. Berbick already had lost five times when he stepped in against Tyson and was best known for defeating an aging Muhammad Ali in his final official bout. But on the basis of these two fights, a conclusion can be reached - Mike Tyson would smoke Rocky Marciano in a 12-round fight. Has a record of 3-2 (3 KO) in lineal title fights. "[217] They had no children but she reported having had a miscarriage; Tyson claimed that she was never pregnant and only used that to get him to marry her. [63] In a fight on February 11, 1990, he lost the undisputed championship to Douglas in Tokyo. He was counted out by referee Octavio Meyran. Why its here: The assembled boxing writers following Tysons rise made a big deal of Marvis father, Joe Frazier, insisting his son would attack Tyson from the start rather than attempt to box his way into the later rounds. A Finer Brand of Tomato Can". Berger, Phil (1990), "Tyson Wins in 1st Round". . 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. 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Why its here: Tyson held the title belts of the WBC, WBA and IBF when he entered his fight against Spinks, but he was not the undisputed heavyweight champion. How To Jab A Tall Guy | A Tyson Jab Exclusive. [131] Tyson sought to fight Lewis in Nevada for a more lucrative box-office venue, but the Nevada Boxing Commission refused him a license to box as he was facing possible sexual assault charges at the time. Buy my Peek A Boo Fundamental's Course Here https://www.loganbrownboxing.com/peekaboofundamentalsMike Tyson's jab technique's will teach any short guy h. After losing three of his last four fights, Tyson said he would quit boxing because he felt he had lost his passion for the sport. This would've been Lewis's highest fight purse to date. Nicknamed "Iron Mike"[4] and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet",[5] Tyson is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. 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[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. [80] The Indiana Supreme Court let the lower court opinion stand due to a 22 split in its review. However, he became the youngest heavyweight champion on history at 20 years and 4 months old. [172] In 2011, Bleacher Report omitted Tyson from its list of top 10 heavyweights, saying that "Mike Tyson is not a top 10 heavyweight. Tyson's rape trial at the Marion County superior court lasted from January 26 to February 10, 1992. This match also ended in controversy. [166] According to Martial Arts World Report, it gave Tyson an Honorable Mention in its Ten Greatest Heavyweights of All Time rather than a ranking because longevity is a factor and the peak period of Tyson's career lasted only about 5 years.[167]. 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