Larry Holmes: I have to say Larry Holmes even though I did win inside the distance. Tyson KO 4 (1:06) June 20, 1985 . March 6, 1985 . It was a dull fight, really, in which Tyson was unable to seize control or knock down Green. I think I could do that while keeping my dignity without letting people know they chased me out of the country. Boxing legend Mike Tyson offered a surprising response to one fan asking who was the toughest opponent he faced in his life. [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. BoxStat.co. 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. "[222] The couple had two children; son Amir and Ramsey who is non-binary. 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Berger, Phil. The answer: Not long. [36], Tyson made his professional debut as an 18-year-old on March 6, 1985, in Albany, New York. [26] Tyson dropped out of high school as a junior. After that one, Tyson complained Holyfield had head-butted him often, which was rich given Tysons habit of slipping an elbow in amplify the effects of many punches. Thats because Spinks held The Ring magazine title, which recognized the linear champion rather than the whims of any sanctioning body. 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 . Tyson talks about his personal and professional life on stage. (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad". 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. 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. Berger, Phil (1990), "BOXING; Tyson Scores Round 1 Victory". Another fight, in October of that year, ended with a victory for Tyson over 1984 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tyrell Biggs by TKO in the seventh round. Boxers: Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson participated in the poll, but neither fighter ranked himself. His consolation prize: big money to get wrecked by Tyson in his comeback fight. Professionally, it has no effect, but it's crushing emotionally and personally. It was the second fight between the two, and Tyson knocked out Bruno in the third round. 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[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 and Ruddock went back and forth for most of the fight, until referee Richard Steele controversially stopped the fight during the seventh round in favor of Tyson. He didnt last much longer. 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. Ferguson was selected to fight Tyson in the latters build toward his first title shot. [123] He served nine months of that sentence. (1988), "Tyson Knocks Out Spinks at 1:31 of Round 1". TKO. Tom Yankello of World Class Boxing Channel presents this special for all the Mike Tyson fans out there. [219][220], Tyson's second marriage was to Monica Turner from April 19, 1997, to January 14, 2003. [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. !, replacing the nameless, green-haired player character from the arcade games.In the NES and Wii versions of Punch-Out! Type; 6/11/2005 . [109] Tyson later stated that his actions were retaliation for Holyfield repeatedly headbutting him without penalty. How did the pre-fight hype go? The film Tyson was released in 1995 and was directed by Uli Edel. 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. Tyson leads the team in scoring average (15.6), rebounding average (9.4) and steals per game (1.0) and has notched 14 double-doubles this season, which is second in the ACC only to UNC's Armando . [17][18] He has an older brother named Rodney (born c. 1961)[19] and an older sister named Denise, who died of a heart attack at age 24 in February 1990. After losing most of his money, Tyson has reemerged as a pop-cultural figure. He is the titular character in Mike Tyson Mysteries, which started airing on October 27, 2014, on Adult Swim. Tyson won the WBA heavyweight title this year as well as the IBF title. [8] In 1990, Tyson was knocked out by underdog Buster Douglas[9] in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Kirkpatrick abandoned the Tyson family around the time Mike was born, leaving Tyson's mother to care for the children on her own. In March, Tyson then fought contender Tony Tubbs in Tokyo, Japan, fitting in an easy second-round TKO victory amid promotional and marketing work. 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. 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. The Chief Justice later revealed he did so because of a heated argument between his wife and Dershowitz at a Yale Law School reunion concerning the case. Lewis dominated the fight and knocked out Tyson with a right hand in the eighth round. He was theyoungest boxer to win the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, and International Boxing Federation titles. Released on Mar 20, 2013; By Nintendo for Wii U, NES ; Contribute . Home; Comments; Latest; Celebs My Height; Top 50; Youtube Videos; Mike Tyson's Height 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) American former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. At the end of the video, Tyson hinted at a return to boxing by saying, "I'm back". The first time Tyson bit him, the match was temporarily stopped. At the reform school, social worker and boxing aficionado Bobby Stewart recognized his boxing . [243][244], He hosts the podcast Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson. Tyson would know this and he adopted a crouching style - despite Tys. A member of various street gangs at an early age, Tyson was sent to reform school in upstate New York in 1978. [141], On July 30, 2004, Tyson had a match against British boxer Danny Williams in another comeback fight, and this time, staged in Louisville, Kentucky. [129] Tyson fought only once in 2001, beating Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen by TKO in the seventh round. Tyson had been so dominant, and Douglas so obscure, it seemed impossible the fight would end with any outcome but a quick Tyson knockout of another overmatched opponent. He has also been featured in video games and as a subject of parody or satire. After his release, he fought Orlin Norris on October 23, 1999. Opponent Res. McNeeley was from a boxing family and had built an attractive record that nearly got him a title shot, but it was denied because he wasnt a top-10 contender. [128] The result was later changed to no contest after Tyson refused to take a pre-fight drug test and then tested positive for marijuana in a post-fight urine test. "[33], This article is about the American boxer and media personality. [134] A few weeks later, the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to grant Tyson a license for the fight, and the promoters had to make alternative arrangements. 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. Tyson was disqualified, losing his chance to retake the WBA title, after he famously bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear in the third round of their June bout. 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. Muhammad Ali's style was the exact style that gave Mike Tyson major trouble. So that was lovely. While he is quite small compared to his opponents, he makes up for it with his determination and skill. When it was time to choose the opponent for Tysons first title fight, the perfect plan was for him to fight the least of the reigning champs and then unify the title by taking on the bigger challenges as he advanced. Douglas had been a solid professional fighter but was only the No. There is no one who can match 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. [6] He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Matchmakers: Eric Bottjer, Don Chargin, Don Elbaum, Bobby Goodman, Ron Katz, Mike Marchionte, Russell Peltz, and Bruce Trampler. "[232], In 2015, Tyson announced that he was supporting Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. I would be very sick if I ate red meat. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Norris unable to continue after a Tyson foul, McNeeley disqualified after his manager entered the ring. [102], Tyson and Holyfield fought again on June 28, 1997. He moves so fast, not one hit! He claimed the heavyweight title in 1915 by knocking out Jack Johnson.. Willard was known for size rather than skill, and though he held the championship for more than four years, he rarely defended it. Tyson KO 1 (0:52) May 23, 1985 . Don King. Official Boxing page for Mike Tyson "Iron Mike" Videos, Upcoming Events, Statistics Brooklyn, New York, United States Heavyweight EVENTS: Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. Ad Muhammad Ali was paving the way in boxing, and Mike Tyson was still a kid dealing with criminal life on New York's roads. The revocation was not permanent, as the commission voted 41 to restore Tyson's boxing license on October 18, 1998. 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. [150], It was announced in July 2020 that Tyson had signed a contract to face former four-division world champion, Roy Jones Jr., in an eight-round exhibition fight. Tyson then knocked out Carl "The Truth" Williams in the first round in July. AFP 7 It makes the list, though, because it was a precursor to a street fight between the two that occurred two years later in Harlem, when the two happened upon each other at a clothing store and Green still was angry over money. [225][226][227], Eleven days after his daughter's death, Tyson wed for the third time, to longtime girlfriend Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer, age 32, exchanging vows on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in a short, private ceremony at the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title On Knockout In Sixth". Mike. Some sources say he is 5 feet 10 inches tall, while others claim he is closer to 6 feet tall. 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[145] In August 2007, Tyson pleaded guilty to drug possession and driving under the influence in an Arizona court, which stemmed from an arrest in December where authorities said Tyson, who has a long history of legal problems, admitted to using cocaine that day and to being addicted to the drug. Here are Mike Tyson's 10 most memorable fights, from Evander Holyfield to Buster Douglas. From 48 seconds knockout to 91 seconds knockout, generations to come will talk about Mike Tyson's glory days. I'm Alexander! [140], On August 13, 2003, Tyson entered the ring for a face-to-face confrontation against K-1 fighting phenom, Bob Sapp, immediately after Sapp's win against Kimo Leopoldo in Las Vegas. Tyson wearing the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight title belts. In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for bankruptcy. Some said that he took time out from training to party in Las Vegas and get a new facial tattoo. Tyson has taken acting roles in movies and television, most famously playing a fictionalized version of himself in the 2009 film The Hangover. Tyson appeared to be "holding back" in the exhibition to prevent an early end to the "show". [144], In 2000 Tyson fired everyone working for him and enlisted new accountants, who prepared a statement showing he started the year $3.3million in debt but earned $65.7million. The greats in boxing, such as Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali, were two of the most iconic boxers of all time. 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. 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. Date: Aug. 19, 1995 Site: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Result: Tyson by DQ, 1:29 of 1st Why it's here: McNeeley was Tyson's first opponent after four years . ", "The Science of Mike Tyson and Elements of Peek-A-Boo: part II". [253], A two-part documentary series titled Mike Tyson: The Knockout premiered on May 25, 2021, on ABC. On February 8 he checked himself into an inpatient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges.[190]. wii-u; NES; Media The tie vote was due to the fact that the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court recused himself from the case. [44] Following Rooney's departure, critics alleged that Tyson began to show less head movement and combination punching. [238][239][240], In early March 2015, Tyson appeared on the track "Iconic" on Madonna's album Rebel Heart. Kevin Mcbride (33-4-1) Sat, 11 Jun - 2005 . These bouts set up an elimination match for another shot at the undisputed world heavyweight championship, which Evander Holyfield had taken from Douglas in his first defense of the title. These comments were reprinted on The Daily Caller website. [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. [64] Tyson was a huge betting favorite; indeed, the Mirage, the only casino to put out odds for the fight, made Tyson a 42/1 favorite. For other people named Mike Tyson, see, Originally an RTD win for Tyson, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test. Mike Tyson (Born 30th Jun 1966) is an active professional boxer from United States with a record of 50 Wins, 6 Losses, 0 Draws. In September 2011, Tyson gave an interview in which he made comments about former Alaska governor Sarah Palin including crude and violent descriptions of interracial sex. He killed the fighters he was supposed to beat, but when he fought another elite fighter, he always lost. Baby Jake Matlala 4ft 10in (147 cm) Jacob Matlala was a South African boxer and is most known for being the shortest champion in boxing history. In his 58-fight career, Tyson won 50 of those matches, 44 of them by KO. [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. home; menu . Berger, Phil (1988), "Tyson Keeps Title With 3 Knockdowns in Fourth". Opponent. Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley. 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. He won his first 19 fights by knockout and has 23 first round . [57] Givens was known at the time for her role on the sitcom Head of the Class. How To Jab A Tall Guy | A Tyson Jab Exclusive. Twice. Every person I wrestle, it's the biggest match of their career. [110] Tyson Holyfield II was the first heavyweight title fight in over 50 years to end in a disqualification. Seven years later, Mr. Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in a heavyweight champion bouthardly a proud moment for the sport. . Roy Jones Jr. (66-9-0) Sat, 28 Nov - 2020. round 8 of 8 . [103] The highly anticipated rematch was dubbed The Sound and the Fury, and it was held at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena, site of the first bout. This decision infuriated the fans in attendance, sparking a post-fight melee in the audience. He was very tough to hit cleanly. I have a broader perspective of myself and boxing. Ruddock was seen as the most dangerous heavyweight around and was thought of as one of the hardest punching heavyweights. Yeah, good to show respect for Mike Tyson, but Tyson Fury is a stylistic nightmare for Mike Tyson, tall rangy guy who doesn't overcommit to the jab, constantly in motion, and tons of endurance . Following controversy as to whether Tyson was allowed into the country, he took four minutes to knock out Francis, ending the bout in the second round. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title In 7 Rounds". [116] As most state athletic commissions honor sanctions imposed by other states, this effectively made Tyson unable to box in the United States. His other two defeats came against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride in 2004 and 2005, respectively. [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]. He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's World Boxing Association (WBA) title to his existing belt. Mike Tyson faced Williams after a 17-month layoff and got knocked out in the fourth round of the . mike tyson opponents. Over the last 20 years, Mike Tyson has given a variety of answers when asked why he bit Evander Holyfield's ears - both of them - when the pair met at the MGM Grand for a heavyweight title . 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. Spinks, who had taken the heavyweight championship from Larry Holmes via fifteen-round decision in 1985, had not lost his title in the ring but was not recognized as champion by the major boxing organizations. Ricardo Spain . How tall is Mike Tyson. I'm from their cloth. Andrew Eisele is a boxing writer who has covered the sport for Time, Inc. He wasn't much tall for a heavyweight, but his strength and unmatched tenacity made him the world champion. However, the consensus seems that Tyson is 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall. [130], Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002. It was a lucrative event, drawing even more attention than the first bout and grossing $100million. Related. Mike Tyson had 58 fights in his professional boxing career. Mike Tyson stands around 5 inches shorter than American professional boxer Muhammad Ali, whose height is around 6 feet 3 inches or 190.5 cm tall. 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". He was tall, his reach was long and he kept . The pre-fight was marred by rumors of Tyson's lack of fitness. Tyson KO 1 (1:47) April 10, 1985 . 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