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Mike Tyson

Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer and cannabis entrepreneur who competed from 1985 to 2005, and again in 2024. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, and one of the most intimidating men in boxing history. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. Claiming his first belt at the age of 20, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles, as well as the only heavyweight to unify them in succession. The following year, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds into the first round. In 1990, Tyson lost the undisputed heavyweight championship when he was knocked out by underdog Buster Douglas, making it one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. In 1992, he was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison. He was released on parole after three years. 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. After being stripped of the WBC title in the same year, Tyson lost the WBA title to Evander Holyfield by an eleventh round stoppage. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ears. In 2002, Tyson fought for the world heavyweight title, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis. In November 2024, his bout against Jake Paul, which he lost via unanimous decision, became the biggest boxing gate in US history outside of Las Vegas. Tyson was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior inside and outside the ring, which he explained was inspired by Sonny Liston, known for his strength and intimidation. With a knockout-to-win percentage of 88%, he was ranked 16th on The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time, and first on ESPN's list of "The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History". Sky Sports described him as "perhaps the most ferocious fighter to step into a professional ring". He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Outside his boxing career, Tyson has appeared in various popular media. He appeared in the well-received movies Rocky Balboa (2006) and The Hangover (2009).

Infobox

Nicknames
Iron Kid Dynamite The Baddest Man on the Planet
Born
Michael Gerard Tyson (1966-06-30) June 30, 1966 Brooklyn, New York City, U .
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
Heavyweight
Spouses
Robin Givens (m. 1988; div. 1989) Monica Turner (m. 1997; div. 2003) Lakiha Spicer (m. 2009)
Children
7
Website
miketyson
Reach
71 in (180 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
59
Wins
50
Win by KO
44
Losses
7
No contests
2

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
59 fights
By knockout
50 wins
44
7 losses
5
By decision
By decision
59 fights
By decision
50 wins
5
7 losses
1
By disqualification
By disqualification
59 fights
By disqualification
50 wins
1
7 losses
1
No contests
No contests
59 fights
No contests
50 wins
2
59 fights
50 wins
7 losses
By knockout
44
5
By decision
5
1
By disqualification
1
1
No contests
2
· Professional boxing record
59
59
No.
59
Result
Loss
Record
50–7 (2)
Opponent
Jake Paul
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
Nov 15, 2024
Age
58 years, 138 days
Location
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U .
58
58
No.
58
Result
Loss
Record
50–6 (2)
Opponent
Kevin McBride
Type
RTD
Round, time
6 (10), 3:00
Date
Jun 11, 2005
Age
38 years, 346 days
Location
MCI Center, Washington, D ., U .
57
57
No.
57
Result
Loss
Record
50–5 (2)
Opponent
Danny Williams
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:51
Date
Jul 30, 2004
Age
38 years, 30 days
Location
Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U .
56
56
No.
56
Result
Win
Record
50–4 (2)
Opponent
Clifford Etienne
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 0:49
Date
Feb 22, 2003
Age
36 years, 237 days
Location
The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U .
55
55
No.
55
Result
Loss
Record
49–4 (2)
Opponent
Lennox Lewis
Type
KO
Round, time
8 (12), 2:25
Date
Jun 8, 2002
Age
35 years, 343 days
Location
The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U .
Notes
For WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles
54
54
No.
54
Result
Win
Record
49–3 (2)
Opponent
Brian Nielsen
Type
RTD
Round, time
6 (10), 3:00
Date
Oct 13, 2001
Age
35 years, 115 days
Location
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
53
53
No.
53
Result
NC
Record
48–3 (2)
Opponent
Andrew Golota
Type
RTD
Round, time
3 (10), 3:00
Date
Oct 20, 2000
Age
34 years, 112 days
Location
The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U .
Notes
Originally RTD win for Tyson, later ruled NC after he failed a drug test for marijuana
52
52
No.
52
Result
Win
Record
48–3 (1)
Opponent
Lou Savarese
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 0:38
Date
Jun 24, 2000
Age
33 years, 360 days
Location
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
51
51
No.
51
Result
Win
Record
47–3 (1)
Opponent
Julius Francis
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:03
Date
Jan 29, 2000
Age
33 years, 213 days
Location
MEN Arena, Manchester, England
50
50
No.
50
Result
NC
Record
46–3 (1)
Opponent
Orlin Norris
Type
NC
Round, time
1 (10), 3:00
Date
Oct 23, 1999
Age
33 years, 115 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
Norris unable to continue after a Tyson foul
49
49
No.
49
Result
Win
Record
46–3
Opponent
Francois Botha
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (10), 2:59
Date
Jan 16, 1999
Age
32 years, 200 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
48
48
No.
48
Result
Loss
Record
45–3
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
DQ
Round, time
3 (12), 3:00
Date
Jun 28, 1997
Age
30 years, 363 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
For WBA heavyweight title; Tyson disqualified for biting
47
47
No.
47
Result
Loss
Record
45–2
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
TKO
Round, time
11 (12), 0:37
Date
Nov 9, 1996
Age
30 years, 132 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
Lost WBA heavyweight title
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
45–1
Opponent
Bruce Seldon
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (12), 1:49
Date
Sep 7, 1996
Age
30 years, 69 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
Won WBA heavyweight title
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
44–1
Opponent
Frank Bruno
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (12), 0:50
Date
Mar 16, 1996
Age
29 years, 260 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
Won WBC heavyweight title
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
43–1
Opponent
Buster Mathis Jr.
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (12), 2:32
Date
Dec 16, 1995
Age
29 years, 169 days
Location
CoreStates Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U .
43
43
No.
43
Result
Win
Record
42–1
Opponent
Peter McNeeley
Type
DQ
Round, time
1 (10), 1:29
Date
Aug 19, 1995
Age
29 years, 50 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Notes
McNeeley disqualified after his manager entered the ring
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
41–1
Opponent
Donovan Ruddock
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Jun 28, 1991
Age
24 years, 363 days
Location
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U .
41
41
No.
41
Result
Win
Record
40–1
Opponent
Donovan Ruddock
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (12), 2:22
Date
Mar 18, 1991
Age
24 years, 261 days
Location
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U .
40
40
No.
40
Result
Win
Record
39–1
Opponent
Alex Stewart
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:27
Date
Dec 8, 1990
Age
24 years, 161 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
39
39
No.
39
Result
Win
Record
38–1
Opponent
Henry Tillman
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:47
Date
Jun 16, 1990
Age
23 years, 351 days
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U .
38
38
No.
38
Result
Loss
Record
37–1
Opponent
Buster Douglas
Type
KO
Round, time
10 (12), 1:22
Date
Feb 11, 1990
Age
23 years, 226 days
Location
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Notes
Lost WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
37–0
Opponent
Carl Williams
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (12), 1:33
Date
Jul 21, 1989
Age
23 years, 21 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight titles
36
36
No.
36
Result
Win
Record
36–0
Opponent
Frank Bruno
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (12), 2:55
Date
Feb 25, 1989
Age
22 years, 240 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight titles
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
35–0
Opponent
Michael Spinks
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (12), 1:31
Date
Jun 27, 1988
Age
21 years, 363 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles; Won The Ring heavyweight title
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
34–0
Opponent
Tony Tubbs
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (12), 2:54
Date
Mar 21, 1988
Age
21 years, 265 days
Location
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
33–0
Opponent
Larry Holmes
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (12), 2:55
Date
Jan 22, 1988
Age
21 years, 186 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
32–0
Opponent
Tyrell Biggs
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (15), 2:59
Date
Oct 16, 1987
Age
21 years, 108 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
31–0
Opponent
Tony Tucker
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Aug 1, 1987
Age
21 years, 32 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Notes
Retained WBA and WBC heavyweight titles; Won IBF heavyweight title; Heavyweight unification series
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
30–0
Opponent
Pinklon Thomas
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (12), 2:00
Date
May 30, 1987
Age
20 years, 334 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester Nevada, U .
Notes
Retained WBA and WBC heavyweight titles; Heavyweight unification series
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
James Smith
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Mar 7, 1987
Age
20 years, 250 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Notes
Retained WBC heavyweight title; Won WBA heavyweight title; Heavyweight unification series
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Trevor Berbick
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (12), 2:35
Date
Nov 22, 1986
Age
20 years, 145 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Notes
Won WBC heavyweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Alfonso Ratliff
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:41
Date
Sep 6, 1986
Age
20 years, 68 days
Location
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
José Ribalta
Type
TKO
Round, time
10 (10), 1:37
Date
Aug 17, 1986
Age
20 years, 48 days
Location
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Marvis Frazier
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 0:30
Date
Jul 26, 1986
Age
20 years, 26 days
Location
Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U .
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Lorenzo Boyd
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:43
Date
Jul 11, 1986
Age
20 years, 11 days
Location
Stevensville Hotel, Swan Lake, New York, U .
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
William Hosea
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:03
Date
Jun 28, 1986
Age
19 years, 363 days
Location
Houston Field House, Troy, New York, U .
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
Reggie Gross
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:36
Date
Jun 13, 1986
Age
19 years, 348 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U .
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Mitch Green
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
May 20, 1986
Age
19 years, 324 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U .
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
James Tillis
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
May 3, 1986
Age
19 years, 307 days
Location
Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U .
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Steve Zouski
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:39
Date
Mar 10, 1986
Age
19 years, 253 days
Location
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U .
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Jesse Ferguson
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (10), 1:19
Date
Feb 16, 1986
Age
19 years, 231 days
Location
Houston Field House, Troy, New York, U .
Notes
Originally DQ win for Tyson, later ruled TKO
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Mike Jameson
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (8), 0:46
Date
Jan 24, 1986
Age
19 years, 208 days
Location
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
David Jaco
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:16
Date
Jan 11, 1986
Age
19 years, 195 days
Location
Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, U .
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Mark Young
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 0:50
Date
Dec 27, 1985
Age
19 years, 180 days
Location
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Sammy Scaff
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 1:19
Date
Dec 6, 1985
Age
19 years, 159 days
Location
Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U .
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Conroy Nelson
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (8), 0:30
Date
Nov 22, 1985
Age
19 years, 145 days
Location
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Eddie Richardson
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (8), 1:17
Date
Nov 13, 1985
Age
19 years, 136 days
Location
Ramada Hotel, Houston, Texas, U .
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Sterling Benjamin
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (8), 0:54
Date
Nov 1, 1985
Age
19 years, 124 days
Location
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Robert Colay
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (8), 0:37
Date
Oct 25, 1985
Age
19 years, 117 days
Location
Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Donnie Long
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:28
Date
Oct 9, 1985
Age
19 years, 101 days
Location
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 0:39
Date
Sep 5, 1985
Age
19 years, 67 days
Location
Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Lorenzo Canady
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:05
Date
Aug 15, 1985
Age
19 years, 46 days
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Larry Sims
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (6), 2:04
Date
Jul 19, 1985
Age
19 years, 19 days
Location
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, U .
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
John Alderson
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (6), 3:00
Date
Jul 11, 1985
Age
19 years, 11 days
Location
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Ricardo Spain
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 0:39
Date
Jun 20, 1985
Age
18 years, 355 days
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Don Halpin
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (6), 1:04
Date
May 23, 1985
Age
18 years, 327 days
Location
Albany, New York, U .
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Trent Singleton
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:52
Date
Apr 10, 1985
Age
18 years, 284 days
Location
Albany, New York, U .
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Hector Mercedes
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:47
Date
Mar 6, 1985
Age
18 years, 249 days
Location
Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, U .
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
59
Loss
50–7 (2)
Jake Paul
UD
8
Nov 15, 2024
58 years, 138 days
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U .
58
Loss
50–6 (2)
Kevin McBride
RTD
6 (10), 3:00
Jun 11, 2005
38 years, 346 days
MCI Center, Washington, D ., U .
57
Loss
50–5 (2)
Danny Williams
KO
4 (10), 2:51
Jul 30, 2004
38 years, 30 days
Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U .
56
Win
50–4 (2)
Clifford Etienne
KO
1 (10), 0:49
Feb 22, 2003
36 years, 237 days
The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U .
55
Loss
49–4 (2)
Lennox Lewis
KO
8 (12), 2:25
Jun 8, 2002
35 years, 343 days
The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U .
For WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles
54
Win
49–3 (2)
Brian Nielsen
RTD
6 (10), 3:00
Oct 13, 2001
35 years, 115 days
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
53
NC
48–3 (2)
Andrew Golota
RTD
3 (10), 3:00
Oct 20, 2000
34 years, 112 days
The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U .
Originally RTD win for Tyson, later ruled NC after he failed a drug test for marijuana
52
Win
48–3 (1)
Lou Savarese
TKO
1 (10), 0:38
Jun 24, 2000
33 years, 360 days
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
51
Win
47–3 (1)
Julius Francis
TKO
2 (10), 1:03
Jan 29, 2000
33 years, 213 days
MEN Arena, Manchester, England
50
NC
46–3 (1)
Orlin Norris
NC
1 (10), 3:00
Oct 23, 1999
33 years, 115 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Norris unable to continue after a Tyson foul
49
Win
46–3
Francois Botha
KO
5 (10), 2:59
Jan 16, 1999
32 years, 200 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
48
Loss
45–3
Evander Holyfield
DQ
3 (12), 3:00
Jun 28, 1997
30 years, 363 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
For WBA heavyweight title; Tyson disqualified for biting
47
Loss
45–2
Evander Holyfield
TKO
11 (12), 0:37
Nov 9, 1996
30 years, 132 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Lost WBA heavyweight title
46
Win
45–1
Bruce Seldon
TKO
1 (12), 1:49
Sep 7, 1996
30 years, 69 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Won WBA heavyweight title
45
Win
44–1
Frank Bruno
TKO
3 (12), 0:50
Mar 16, 1996
29 years, 260 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
Won WBC heavyweight title
44
Win
43–1
Buster Mathis Jr.
KO
3 (12), 2:32
Dec 16, 1995
29 years, 169 days
CoreStates Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U .
43
Win
42–1
Peter McNeeley
DQ
1 (10), 1:29
Aug 19, 1995
29 years, 50 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U .
McNeeley disqualified after his manager entered the ring
42
Win
41–1
Donovan Ruddock
UD
12
Jun 28, 1991
24 years, 363 days
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U .
41
Win
40–1
Donovan Ruddock
TKO
7 (12), 2:22
Mar 18, 1991
24 years, 261 days
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U .
40
Win
39–1
Alex Stewart
TKO
1 (10), 2:27
Dec 8, 1990
24 years, 161 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
39
Win
38–1
Henry Tillman
KO
1 (10), 2:47
Jun 16, 1990
23 years, 351 days
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U .
38
Loss
37–1
Buster Douglas
KO
10 (12), 1:22
Feb 11, 1990
23 years, 226 days
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Lost WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
37
Win
37–0
Carl Williams
TKO
1 (12), 1:33
Jul 21, 1989
23 years, 21 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight titles
36
Win
36–0
Frank Bruno
TKO
5 (12), 2:55
Feb 25, 1989
22 years, 240 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight titles
35
Win
35–0
Michael Spinks
KO
1 (12), 1:31
Jun 27, 1988
21 years, 363 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles; Won The Ring heavyweight title
34
Win
34–0
Tony Tubbs
TKO
2 (12), 2:54
Mar 21, 1988
21 years, 265 days
Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
33
Win
33–0
Larry Holmes
TKO
4 (12), 2:55
Jan 22, 1988
21 years, 186 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
32
Win
32–0
Tyrell Biggs
TKO
7 (15), 2:59
Oct 16, 1987
21 years, 108 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
31
Win
31–0
Tony Tucker
UD
12
Aug 1, 1987
21 years, 32 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Retained WBA and WBC heavyweight titles; Won IBF heavyweight title; Heavyweight unification series
30
Win
30–0
Pinklon Thomas
TKO
6 (12), 2:00
May 30, 1987
20 years, 334 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester Nevada, U .
Retained WBA and WBC heavyweight titles; Heavyweight unification series
29
Win
29–0
James Smith
UD
12
Mar 7, 1987
20 years, 250 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Retained WBC heavyweight title; Won WBA heavyweight title; Heavyweight unification series
28
Win
28–0
Trevor Berbick
TKO
2 (12), 2:35
Nov 22, 1986
20 years, 145 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
Won WBC heavyweight title
27
Win
27–0
Alfonso Ratliff
TKO
2 (10), 1:41
Sep 6, 1986
20 years, 68 days
Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U .
26
Win
26–0
José Ribalta
TKO
10 (10), 1:37
Aug 17, 1986
20 years, 48 days
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
25
Win
25–0
Marvis Frazier
KO
1 (10), 0:30
Jul 26, 1986
20 years, 26 days
Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U .
24
Win
24–0
Lorenzo Boyd
KO
2 (10), 1:43
Jul 11, 1986
20 years, 11 days
Stevensville Hotel, Swan Lake, New York, U .
23
Win
23–0
William Hosea
KO
1 (10), 2:03
Jun 28, 1986
19 years, 363 days
Houston Field House, Troy, New York, U .
22
Win
22–0
Reggie Gross
TKO
1 (10), 2:36
Jun 13, 1986
19 years, 348 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U .
21
Win
21–0
Mitch Green
UD
10
May 20, 1986
19 years, 324 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U .
20
Win
20–0
James Tillis
UD
10
May 3, 1986
19 years, 307 days
Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U .
19
Win
19–0
Steve Zouski
KO
3 (10), 2:39
Mar 10, 1986
19 years, 253 days
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U .
18
Win
18–0
Jesse Ferguson
TKO
6 (10), 1:19
Feb 16, 1986
19 years, 231 days
Houston Field House, Troy, New York, U .
Originally DQ win for Tyson, later ruled TKO
17
Win
17–0
Mike Jameson
TKO
5 (8), 0:46
Jan 24, 1986
19 years, 208 days
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U .
16
Win
16–0
David Jaco
TKO
1 (10), 2:16
Jan 11, 1986
19 years, 195 days
Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, U .
15
Win
15–0
Mark Young
TKO
1 (10), 0:50
Dec 27, 1985
19 years, 180 days
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
14
Win
14–0
Sammy Scaff
TKO
1 (10), 1:19
Dec 6, 1985
19 years, 159 days
Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U .
13
Win
13–0
Conroy Nelson
TKO
2 (8), 0:30
Nov 22, 1985
19 years, 145 days
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
12
Win
12–0
Eddie Richardson
KO
1 (8), 1:17
Nov 13, 1985
19 years, 136 days
Ramada Hotel, Houston, Texas, U .
11
Win
11–0
Sterling Benjamin
TKO
1 (8), 0:54
Nov 1, 1985
19 years, 124 days
Latham Coliseum, Latham, New York, U .
· Exhibition boxing record
Draws
Draws
4 fights
Draws
0 wins
1
Non-scored
Non-scored
4 fights
Non-scored
0 wins
3
4 fights
0 wins
0 losses
Draws
1
Non-scored
3
· Exhibition boxing record
4
4
No.
4
Result
Draw
Record
0–0–1 (3)
Opponent
Roy Jones Jr.
Type
SD
Round, time
8
Date
Nov 28, 2020
Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U .
Notes
Scored by the WBC
3
3
No.
3
Result
—N/a
Record
0–0 (3)
Opponent
Corey Sanders
Type
—N/a
Round, time
4
Date
Oct 20, 2006
Location
Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown, Ohio, U .
Notes
Non-scored bout
2
2
No.
2
Result
—N/a
Record
0–0 (2)
Opponent
James Tillis
Type
—N/a
Round, time
4
Date
Nov 12, 1987
Location
DePaul University Alumni Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U .
Notes
Non-scored bout
1
1
No.
1
Result
—N/a
Record
0–0 (1)
Opponent
Anthony Davis
Type
—N/a
Round, time
1
Date
Jul 4, 1986
Location
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, U .
Notes
Non-scored bout
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
4
Draw
0–0–1 (3)
Roy Jones Jr.
SD
8
Nov 28, 2020
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U .
Scored by the WBC
3
—N/a
0–0 (3)
Corey Sanders
—N/a
4
Oct 20, 2006
Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown, Ohio, U .
Non-scored bout
2
—N/a
0–0 (2)
James Tillis
—N/a
4
Nov 12, 1987
DePaul University Alumni Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U .
Non-scored bout
1
—N/a
0–0 (1)
Anthony Davis
—N/a
1
Jul 4, 1986
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, U .
Non-scored bout
United States · Pay-per-view bouts › Boxing › PPV home television
1
1
No.
1
Date
June 27, 1988
Fight
Tyson vs. Spinks
Billing
Once and For All
Buys
700,000
Network
King Vision
2
2
No.
2
Date
March 18, 1991
Fight
Tyson vs. Ruddock
Billing
The Fight of the Year
Buys
960,000
Network
King Vision
3
3
No.
3
Date
June 28, 1991
Fight
Tyson vs. Ruddock II
Billing
The Rematch
Buys
1,250,000
Network
King Vision
4
4
No.
4
Date
August 19, 1995
Fight
Tyson vs. McNeeley
Billing
He's Back
Buys
1,600,000
Network
Showtime/King Vision
5
5
No.
5
Date
March 16, 1996
Fight
Tyson vs. Bruno II
Billing
The Championship Part I
Buys
1,400,000
Network
Showtime/King Vision
6
6
No.
6
Date
September 7, 1996
Fight
Tyson vs. Seldon
Billing
Liberation: Champion vs. Champion
Buys
1,150,000
Network
Showtime/King Vision
7
7
No.
7
Date
November 9, 1996
Fight
Tyson vs. Holyfield
Billing
Finally
Buys
1,600,000
Network
Showtime/King Vision
8
8
No.
8
Date
June 28, 1997
Fight
Tyson vs. Holyfield II
Billing
The Sound and the Fury
Buys
1,990,000
Network
Showtime/King Vision
9
9
No.
9
Date
Jan 16, 1999
Fight
Tyson vs. Botha
Billing
Tyson-Botha
Buys
750,000
Network
Showtime
10
10
No.
10
Date
October 20, 2000
Fight
Tyson vs. Golota
Billing
Showdown in Motown
Buys
450,000
Network
Showtime
11
11
No.
11
Date
June 8, 2002
Fight
Lewis vs. Tyson
Billing
Lewis–Tyson Is On
Buys
1,970,000
Network
HBO/Showtime
12
12
No.
12
Date
February 22, 2003
Fight
Tyson vs. Etienne
Billing
Back to Business
Buys
100,000
Network
Showtime
13
13
No.
13
Date
July 30, 2004
Fight
Tyson vs. Williams
Billing
Return for Revenge
Buys
150,000
Network
Showtime
14
14
No.
14
Date
June 11, 2005
Fight
Tyson vs. McBride
Billing
Tyson-McBride
Buys
250,000
Network
Showtime
15
15
No.
15
Date
November 28, 2020
Fight
Tyson vs. Jones Jr.
Billing
Lockdown Knockdown
Buys
1,600,000
Network
Triller
No.
Date
Fight
Billing
Buys
Network
1
June 27, 1988
Tyson vs. Spinks
Once and For All
700,000
King Vision
2
March 18, 1991
Tyson vs. Ruddock
The Fight of the Year
960,000
King Vision
3
June 28, 1991
Tyson vs. Ruddock II
The Rematch
1,250,000
King Vision
4
August 19, 1995
Tyson vs. McNeeley
He's Back
1,600,000
Showtime/King Vision
5
March 16, 1996
Tyson vs. Bruno II
The Championship Part I
1,400,000
Showtime/King Vision
6
September 7, 1996
Tyson vs. Seldon
Liberation: Champion vs. Champion
1,150,000
Showtime/King Vision
7
November 9, 1996
Tyson vs. Holyfield
Finally
1,600,000
Showtime/King Vision
8
June 28, 1997
Tyson vs. Holyfield II
The Sound and the Fury
1,990,000
Showtime/King Vision
9
Jan 16, 1999
Tyson vs. Botha
Tyson-Botha
750,000
Showtime
10
October 20, 2000
Tyson vs. Golota
Showdown in Motown
450,000
Showtime
11
June 8, 2002
Lewis vs. Tyson
Lewis–Tyson Is On
1,970,000
HBO/Showtime
12
February 22, 2003
Tyson vs. Etienne
Back to Business
100,000
Showtime
13
July 30, 2004
Tyson vs. Williams
Return for Revenge
150,000
Showtime
14
June 11, 2005
Tyson vs. McBride
Tyson-McBride
250,000
Showtime
15
November 28, 2020
Tyson vs. Jones Jr.
Lockdown Knockdown
1,600,000
Triller
Total sales
15,920,000
United Kingdom · Pay-per-view bouts › Boxing › PPV home television
March 16, 1996
March 16, 1996
Date
March 16, 1996
Fight
Frank Bruno vs. Mike Tyson II
Network
Sky Box Office
Buys
600,000
June 28, 1997
June 28, 1997
Date
June 28, 1997
Fight
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
Network
Sky Box Office
Buys
550,000
January 29, 2000
January 29, 2000
Date
January 29, 2000
Fight
Mike Tyson vs. Julius Francis
Network
Sky Box Office
Buys
500,000
June 8, 2002
June 8, 2002
Date
June 8, 2002
Fight
Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson
Network
Sky Box Office
Buys
750,000
November 28, 2020
November 28, 2020
Date
November 28, 2020
Fight
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
Network
BT Sport Box Office
Date
Fight
Network
Buys
Source(s)
March 16, 1996
Frank Bruno vs. Mike Tyson II
Sky Box Office
600,000
June 28, 1997
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
Sky Box Office
550,000
January 29, 2000
Mike Tyson vs. Julius Francis
Sky Box Office
500,000
June 8, 2002
Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson
Sky Box Office
750,000
November 28, 2020
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
BT Sport Box Office
Total sales
2,400,000
· Pay-per-view bouts › Boxing › Closed-circuit theater TV
June 27, 1988
June 27, 1988
Date
June 27, 1988
Fight
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
Buys
800,000
Revenue
$32,000,000
Revenue (inflation)
$87,110,000
June 28, 1997
June 28, 1997
Date
June 28, 1997
Fight
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
Buys
120,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Revenue (inflation)
$18,050,000
Date
Fight
Buys
Revenue
Revenue (inflation)
June 27, 1988
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
800,000
$32,000,000
$87,110,000
June 28, 1997
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
120,000
$9,000,000
$18,050,000
Total sales
920,000
$41,000,000
$79,930,000
· Pay-per-view bouts › Professional wrestling › World Wrestling Federation
March 29, 1998
March 29, 1998
Date
March 29, 1998
Event
WrestleMania XIV
Venue
FleetCenter
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, U .
Buys
730,000
Date
Event
Venue
Location
Buys
Ref
March 29, 1998
WrestleMania XIV
FleetCenter
Boston, Massachusetts, U .
730,000
· Pay-per-view bouts › Professional wrestling › All Elite Wrestling
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
Date
May 23, 2020
Event
Double or Nothing
Venue
Daily's Place TIAA Bank Field
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Buys
115,000–120,000
Date
Event
Venue
Location
Buys
Ref
May 23, 2020
Double or Nothing
Daily's Place TIAA Bank Field
Jacksonville, Florida
115,000–120,000
Films · Filmography
1999
Black and White
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo appearance
Play It to the Bone
2001
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
2006
Rocky Balboa
Role(s)
Himself (in-universe)
2009
The Hangover
Role(s)
Himself
2011
The Hangover Part II
2013
Grudge Match
2015
Ip Man 3
Role(s)
Frank
2017
China Salesman
Role(s)
Kabbah
2018
Girls 2
Role(s)
Dragon
2019
Hamlet Pheroun
Role(s)
Rick
Notes
Egyptian film; supporting role
2022
Vendetta
Role(s)
Roach
Liger
Role(s)
Mark Anderson
Notes
Bollywood film; extended cameo appearance
2023
Asphalt City
Role(s)
Chief Burroughs
Once Within a Time
Role(s)
The Mentor
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1999
Black and White
Himself
Cameo appearance
Play It to the Bone
2001
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
2006
Rocky Balboa
Himself (in-universe)
2009
The Hangover
Himself
2011
The Hangover Part II
2013
Grudge Match
2015
Ip Man 3
Frank
2017
China Salesman
Kabbah
2018
Girls 2
Dragon
2019
Hamlet Pheroun
Rick
Egyptian film; supporting role
2022
Vendetta
Roach
Liger
Mark Anderson
Bollywood film; extended cameo appearance
2023
Asphalt City
Chief Burroughs
Once Within a Time
The Mentor
Television · Filmography
2013
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Monster's Legacy"
Role(s)
Reggie Rhodes
2014–2019
Role(s)
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Notes
Himself (voice)
2017
Masameer episode "The Groons Part 2"
Role(s)
Himself (voice)
Notes
Web series
2021
Hell's Kitchen
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Chef's table guest for the blue team; Episode: "Temping the Meat"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2013
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Monster's Legacy"
Reggie Rhodes
2014–2019
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Himself (voice)
Animated series
2017
Masameer episode "The Groons Part 2"
Himself (voice)
Web series
2021
Hell's Kitchen
Himself
Chef's table guest for the blue team; Episode: "Temping the Meat"
Video games · Filmography
1987
Mike Tyson’s Punch–Out!!
Role(s)
Himself
2000
Mike Tyson Boxing
2002
Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing
2003
The Wild Rings
2004
King of Colosseum II
2009
EA Sports Fight Night Round 4
2011
EA Sports Fight Night Champion
Mike Tyson: Main Event
2012
WWE '13
2014
Family Guy: The Quest For Stuff
2016
EA Sports UFC 2
2023
EA Sports UFC 5
Year
Title
Role
Ref.
1987
Mike Tyson’s Punch–Out!!
Himself
2000
Mike Tyson Boxing
2002
Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing
2003
The Wild Rings
2004
King of Colosseum II
2009
EA Sports Fight Night Round 4
2011
EA Sports Fight Night Champion
Mike Tyson: Main Event
2012
WWE '13
2014
Family Guy: The Quest For Stuff
2016
EA Sports UFC 2
2023
EA Sports UFC 5
Music videos · Filmography
2020
Eminem – "Godzilla"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo appearance
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2020
Eminem – "Godzilla"
Himself
Cameo appearance
· External links
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Sporting positions
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Sporting positions
U . Golden Gloves heavyweight champion 1984
Sporting positions
Next: Jerry Goff
World boxing titles
World boxing titles
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World boxing titles
Preceded byTrevor Berbick
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Sporting positions
Preceded byTrevor Berbick
Sporting positions
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Sporting positions
Succeeded byBuster Douglas
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Preceded byJames Smith
Sporting positions
Preceded byJames Smith
Sporting positions
WBA heavyweight champion March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Preceded byTony Tucker
Preceded byTony Tucker
Sporting positions
Preceded byTony Tucker
Sporting positions
IBF heavyweight champion August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
VacantTitle last held byLeon Spinks
VacantTitle last held byLeon Spinks
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byLeon Spinks
Sporting positions
Undisputed heavyweight champion August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Preceded byMichael Spinks
Preceded byMichael Spinks
Sporting positions
Preceded byMichael Spinks
Sporting positions
The Ring heavyweight champion June 27, 1988 – February 1990 Title discontinued until 2002
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byLennox Lewis
Preceded byFrank Bruno
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Sporting positions
Preceded byFrank Bruno
Sporting positions
WBC heavyweight champion March 16, 1996 – September 24, 1996 Vacated
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Preceded byBruce Seldon
Sporting positions
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Sporting positions
WBA heavyweight champion September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996
Sporting positions
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Awards
Awards
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Awards
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The Ring Prospect of the Year 1985
Sporting positions
Next: Michael Williams
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Sporting positions
The Ring Fighter of the Year 1986
Sporting positions
Next: Evander Holyfield
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BWAA Fighter of the Year 1986
Sporting positions
Next: Julio César Chávez
Previous: Evander Holyfield
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Previous: Evander Holyfield
Sporting positions
The Ring Fighter of the Year 1988
Sporting positions
Next: Pernell Whitaker
Previous: Julio César Chávez
Previous: Julio César Chávez
Sporting positions
Previous: Julio César Chávez
Sporting positions
BWAA Fighter of the Year 1988
Previous: Kelvin Seabrooks vs. Thierry Jacob Round 1
Previous: Kelvin Seabrooks vs. Thierry Jacob Round 1
Sporting positions
Previous: Kelvin Seabrooks vs. Thierry Jacob Round 1
Sporting positions
The Ring Round of the Year vs. Michael Spinks Round 1 1988
Sporting positions
Next: Lupe Gutierrez vs. Jeff Franklin Round 12
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Sporting positions
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Sporting positions
BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year 1989
Sporting positions
Next: Mal Meninga
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The Ring Fight of the Year vs. Evander Holyfield 1996
Sporting positions
Next: Arturo Gatti vs. Gabriel Ruelas
Achievements
Achievements
Sporting positions
Achievements
Inaugural
Inaugural
Sporting positions
Inaugural
Sporting positions
The Ring pound for pound boxer September 12, 1989 – February 12, 1990
Sporting positions
Succeeded byJulio César Chávez
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous: Olian Alexander
U . Golden Gloves heavyweight champion 1984
Next: Jerry Goff
World boxing titles
Preceded byTrevor Berbick
WBC heavyweight champion November 22, 1986 – February 11, 1990
Succeeded byBuster Douglas
Preceded byJames Smith
WBA heavyweight champion March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Preceded byTony Tucker
IBF heavyweight champion August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
VacantTitle last held byLeon Spinks
Undisputed heavyweight champion August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Preceded byMichael Spinks
The Ring heavyweight champion June 27, 1988 – February 1990 Title discontinued until 2002
VacantTitle next held byLennox Lewis
Preceded byFrank Bruno
WBC heavyweight champion March 16, 1996 – September 24, 1996 Vacated
Preceded byBruce Seldon
WBA heavyweight champion September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996
Succeeded byEvander Holyfield
Awards
Previous: Mark Breland
The Ring Prospect of the Year 1985
Next: Michael Williams
Previous: Marvin Hagler Donald Curry
The Ring Fighter of the Year 1986
Next: Evander Holyfield
Previous: Marvin Hagler
BWAA Fighter of the Year 1986
Next: Julio César Chávez
Previous: Evander Holyfield
The Ring Fighter of the Year 1988
Next: Pernell Whitaker
Previous: Julio César Chávez
BWAA Fighter of the Year 1988
Previous: Kelvin Seabrooks vs. Thierry Jacob Round 1
The Ring Round of the Year vs. Michael Spinks Round 1 1988
Next: Lupe Gutierrez vs. Jeff Franklin Round 12
Previous: Steffi Graf
BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year 1989
Next: Mal Meninga
Previous: Saman Sorjaturong vs. Humberto González
The Ring Fight of the Year vs. Evander Holyfield 1996
Next: Arturo Gatti vs. Gabriel Ruelas
Achievements
Inaugural
The Ring pound for pound boxer September 12, 1989 – February 12, 1990
Succeeded byJulio César Chávez
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