11 Amazing Photos of Mike Tyson’s Most Iconic Fights
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Mike Tyson’s Most Iconic Fights
Mike Tyson might be one of the most controversial boxers in the history of the sport—but there’s no controversy in saying that he’s also one of the best.Tyson first broke onto the boxing scene like a hurricane, and no one in the sport knew what hit them. Actually, they did: His ridiculously effective right-hook-into-right-uppercut combo.“Iron Mike” started his career by winning his first 19 fights by knockout, going 37-0 before finally losing to Buster Douglas. Tyson won the heavyweight title when he was just 20 years old, and he’s still the youngest to ever hold it.Here’s a look at 11 amazing photos from his most iconic fights.
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Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
This rematch from June 28, 1997 of an earlier fight between Tyson and Evander Holyfield was originally hyped up as the “The Sound and the Fury.” But with the way it went down, it’s forever known as “The Bite Fight.”
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Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
After Holyfield dominated the early rounds, Tyson bit a chunk of Holyfield’s right ear off and tossed it on the mat. It was a stunning moment, and one that Tyson is best known for among many boxing and sports fans.
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Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
Tyson bit a chunk out of Holyfield’s right ear during their 1997 bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. He was disqualified at the end of the third round.
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Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, 1988
Tyson’s fight against Larry Holmes on Jan. 22, 1988, was billed as “Heavyweight History.”
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Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, 1988
Tyson won the 1988 Holmes fight, which earned him the WBA, WBC, and IBF Heavyweight Championships.
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Mike Tyson vs. Carl Williams, 1989
Tyson’s fight againt Carl Williams was on July 21, 1989, for the WBA, WBC, IBF, and Lineal Heavyweight championships.
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Mike Tyson vs. Carl Williams, 1989
Tyson dominated the fight, which lasted just 93 seconds.
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Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, 1996
Tyson’s second fight against Frank Bruno was on March 16, 1996, for the WBC Heavyweight championship.
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Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, 1996
The fight was billed as “The Championship: Part I,” and Tyson won after a 13-punch combination in the third round.
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Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, 1988
Tyson’s fight against Michael Spinks came on June 27, 1988. Both fighters entered the bout with undefeated records.
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Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, 1988
At the time, the fight was the richest in the history of the sport, grossing around $70 million.
Tyson first broke onto the boxing scene like a hurricane, and no one in the sport knew what hit them. Actually, they did: His ridiculously effective right-hook-into-right-uppercut combo.
“Iron Mike” started his career by winning his first 19 fights by knockout, going 37-0 before finally losing to Buster Douglas. Tyson won the heavyweight title when he was just 20 years old, and he’s still the youngest to ever hold it.
Here’s a look at 11 amazing photos from his most iconic fights.
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
This rematch from June 28, 1997 of an earlier fight between Tyson and Evander Holyfield was originally hyped up as the “The Sound and the Fury.” But with the way it went down, it’s forever known as “The Bite Fight.”
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
After Holyfield dominated the early rounds, Tyson bit a chunk of Holyfield’s right ear off and tossed it on the mat. It was a stunning moment, and one that Tyson is best known for among many boxing and sports fans.
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 1997
Tyson bit a chunk out of Holyfield’s right ear during their 1997 bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. He was disqualified at the end of the third round.
Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, 1988
Tyson’s fight against Larry Holmes on Jan. 22, 1988, was billed as “Heavyweight History.”
Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, 1988
Tyson won the 1988 Holmes fight, which earned him the WBA, WBC, and IBF Heavyweight Championships.
Mike Tyson vs. Carl Williams, 1989
Tyson’s fight againt Carl Williams was on July 21, 1989, for the WBA, WBC, IBF, and Lineal Heavyweight championships.
Mike Tyson vs. Carl Williams, 1989
Tyson dominated the fight, which lasted just 93 seconds.
Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, 1996
Tyson’s second fight against Frank Bruno was on March 16, 1996, for the WBC Heavyweight championship.
Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, 1996
The fight was billed as “The Championship: Part I,” and Tyson won after a 13-punch combination in the third round.
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, 1988
Tyson’s fight against Michael Spinks came on June 27, 1988. Both fighters entered the bout with undefeated records.
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, 1988
At the time, the fight was the richest in the history of the sport, grossing around $70 million.
