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Mike Tyson | Ranking his Best Wins/Performances
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Re: Mike Tyson | Ranking his Best Wins/Performances
Taken in date order
Donnie Long. Not because he won, but after eight fights, Tyson took him out in less than one round. Long was the best he had fought up until then and was expected to provide rounds.
James Tillis. again significance was a decision victory (and a close one) where the young Tyson stepped up and beat a game journeyman.
Marvis Frazier. Destruction of Frazier in 30 seconds. MIke looked invincible.
Tony Tucker. Very very good and underrated fighter. Tyson winning a convincing 12 round decision.
Mike Spinks. Speaks for itself.
Donnie Long. Not because he won, but after eight fights, Tyson took him out in less than one round. Long was the best he had fought up until then and was expected to provide rounds.
James Tillis. again significance was a decision victory (and a close one) where the young Tyson stepped up and beat a game journeyman.
Marvis Frazier. Destruction of Frazier in 30 seconds. MIke looked invincible.
Tony Tucker. Very very good and underrated fighter. Tyson winning a convincing 12 round decision.
Mike Spinks. Speaks for itself.
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10. Henry Tillman, 1990
The fight billed as 'The Road Back' after Tyson's devastating loss to James 'Buster' Douglas four months prior.
While Tillman was far from the most fearsome opponent of Iron Mike's career, his first round knockout victory was a huge statement of intent.
Tyson needed to bounce back after arguably the biggest upset in boxing history and he did so, sending the punters in the Caesars Palace Hotel wild.
9. Tony Tubbs, 1988
The first fight of Tyson's career outside of the US was certainly a memorable one.
The 21-year-old champ lit up the Tokyo Dome with a devastating performance, finishing the fight at the end of round two with a trademark snap left hook.
Tubbs actually connected with some shots of his own in the opening round of the fight which stunned Tyson into action. Making Iron Mike angry was never a good ploy and the champ's quick and brutal turnaround would set up a record-breaking meeting with Michael Spinks.
8. Frank Bruno, 1989
Tyson's first defence as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world was truly emphatic.
Bruno was seen as the people's champion, but he simply couldn't handle his American adversary.
Tyson dominated proceedings with brutal power punches, inflicting serious damage before the referee stepped in with just short of 10 seconds left of the fifth round. This was Tyson at his very best against a formidable opponent.
7. Marvis Frazier, 1986
The quickest knockout of Tyson's glittering, power-punch filled career.
Frazier's only prior loss going into the bout was against Larry Holmes in 1983 and before the meeting with Tyson, the Philadelphia-born fighter had six consecutive victories under his belt.
But 15 seconds into the fight, Iron Mike landed the sweetest of uppercuts to floor Frazier, with the fight eventually called off after just 30 seconds. What a statement it was from Tyson.
6. Tyrell Biggs, 1987
Biggs stood at 6'5" and won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. His frame and boxing IQ were supposed to seriously test Tyson and perhaps overwhelm him.
But despite Iron Mike standing at just 5'10", Tyson overcame Biggs' size, speed and agility with a combination of awesome power and supreme boxing talent.
He claimed victory by technical knockout in the seventh to retain his heavyweight belts.
5. Frank Bruno, 1996
Tyson's rematch with Bruno was littered with backstories.
It was only Iron Mike's third fight after his four-year sabbatical from the sport after being imprisoned and he was coming up against a fearsome opponent after two relatively easy warmup bouts previous.
But it was like Tyson had never been away, winning victory courtesy of a third-round technical knockout to win the WBC heavyweight strap once again. An iconic comeback performance.
4. Larry Holmes, 1988
The night Tyson got revenge for Muhammad Ali.
Holmes had been retired for two years prior to the meeting, but the 38-year-old was still in tip-top physical shape for the fight. However, he was no match for the younger Tyson.
Iron Mike dismantled the legendary former champion inside four rounds, cementing his place as the most fearsome boxer on the planet.
3. Tony Tucker, 1987
This fight will always go down as one of Tyson's hardest ever.
Tucker was a supremely talented fighter and held the IBF heavyweight strap for a time in 1987. Tyson had to dig deep to overcome early pressure, but secured a hugely important victory by unanimous decision.
Young Iron Mike was used to getting the job done early, but this was proof he had the stamina to back up his greatness.
2. Trevor Berbick, 1986
The night Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion in history, a record that still stands today.
At age 20, Iron Mike took on the highly-rated WBC champ and absolutely destroyed him inside two rounds.
Tyson had announced himself to the world, the most exciting boxer on the planet was here and two years later, he would have his finest hour...
1. Michael Spinks, 1988
This was the hour, the night that the legendary heavyweight made the entire sporting world stand up and listen.
Spinks was unbeaten in 31 fights, with 21 knockouts to his name, but even he was no match for his opponent.
It took just 91 seconds for Tyson to knockout Spinks - who was The Ring and Lineal champ at the time - in a fight that was the richest in the sport's history up until that point, grossing around €70m.
Both men have since been inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, shedding more light on what a truly monuments victory it was for Iron Mike.
10. Henry Tillman, 1990
The fight billed as 'The Road Back' after Tyson's devastating loss to James 'Buster' Douglas four months prior.
While Tillman was far from the most fearsome opponent of Iron Mike's career, his first round knockout victory was a huge statement of intent.
Tyson needed to bounce back after arguably the biggest upset in boxing history and he did so, sending the punters in the Caesars Palace Hotel wild.
9. Tony Tubbs, 1988
The first fight of Tyson's career outside of the US was certainly a memorable one.
The 21-year-old champ lit up the Tokyo Dome with a devastating performance, finishing the fight at the end of round two with a trademark snap left hook.
Tubbs actually connected with some shots of his own in the opening round of the fight which stunned Tyson into action. Making Iron Mike angry was never a good ploy and the champ's quick and brutal turnaround would set up a record-breaking meeting with Michael Spinks.
8. Frank Bruno, 1989
Tyson's first defence as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world was truly emphatic.
Bruno was seen as the people's champion, but he simply couldn't handle his American adversary.
Tyson dominated proceedings with brutal power punches, inflicting serious damage before the referee stepped in with just short of 10 seconds left of the fifth round. This was Tyson at his very best against a formidable opponent.
7. Marvis Frazier, 1986
The quickest knockout of Tyson's glittering, power-punch filled career.
Frazier's only prior loss going into the bout was against Larry Holmes in 1983 and before the meeting with Tyson, the Philadelphia-born fighter had six consecutive victories under his belt.
But 15 seconds into the fight, Iron Mike landed the sweetest of uppercuts to floor Frazier, with the fight eventually called off after just 30 seconds. What a statement it was from Tyson.
6. Tyrell Biggs, 1987
Biggs stood at 6'5" and won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. His frame and boxing IQ were supposed to seriously test Tyson and perhaps overwhelm him.
But despite Iron Mike standing at just 5'10", Tyson overcame Biggs' size, speed and agility with a combination of awesome power and supreme boxing talent.
He claimed victory by technical knockout in the seventh to retain his heavyweight belts.
5. Frank Bruno, 1996
Tyson's rematch with Bruno was littered with backstories.
It was only Iron Mike's third fight after his four-year sabbatical from the sport after being imprisoned and he was coming up against a fearsome opponent after two relatively easy warmup bouts previous.
But it was like Tyson had never been away, winning victory courtesy of a third-round technical knockout to win the WBC heavyweight strap once again. An iconic comeback performance.
4. Larry Holmes, 1988
The night Tyson got revenge for Muhammad Ali.
Holmes had been retired for two years prior to the meeting, but the 38-year-old was still in tip-top physical shape for the fight. However, he was no match for the younger Tyson.
Iron Mike dismantled the legendary former champion inside four rounds, cementing his place as the most fearsome boxer on the planet.
3. Tony Tucker, 1987
This fight will always go down as one of Tyson's hardest ever.
Tucker was a supremely talented fighter and held the IBF heavyweight strap for a time in 1987. Tyson had to dig deep to overcome early pressure, but secured a hugely important victory by unanimous decision.
Young Iron Mike was used to getting the job done early, but this was proof he had the stamina to back up his greatness.
2. Trevor Berbick, 1986
The night Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion in history, a record that still stands today.
At age 20, Iron Mike took on the highly-rated WBC champ and absolutely destroyed him inside two rounds.
Tyson had announced himself to the world, the most exciting boxer on the planet was here and two years later, he would have his finest hour...
1. Michael Spinks, 1988
This was the hour, the night that the legendary heavyweight made the entire sporting world stand up and listen.
Spinks was unbeaten in 31 fights, with 21 knockouts to his name, but even he was no match for his opponent.
It took just 91 seconds for Tyson to knockout Spinks - who was The Ring and Lineal champ at the time - in a fight that was the richest in the sport's history up until that point, grossing around €70m.
Both men have since been inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, shedding more light on what a truly monuments victory it was for Iron Mike.
Re: Mike Tyson | Ranking his Best Wins/Performances
Spinks
Blows undefeated ATG Olympic gold medalist, light heavyweight & heavyweight champ to bits – I don’t see anyone else manhandling Spinks like Tyson did. Amazing finish
Tucker
Outjabs and outpoints 6’5’’ quick, slick, athletic super heavy champ with steel chin who was fighting to win & throwing back to the last bell
Tubbs
Gifted ex champ who came to play, never before stopped, Tyson beats him sudden death style. Amazing finish
Holmes
Beat ATG like we never saw before or after, intimidates and flattens ex champ who came back to have an impressive run in the 90s, amazing finish
Bonecrusher
Overpowers 6’4’’ champ with steel chin and big punch coming off 1 round KO of Tim Witherspoon. Smith promises war but can do nothing but hold & survive
Berbick
Took 0s off Page, Green and Thomas, defending champ who made easy work of Pinky when he was considered world no 1 – Tyson crushes him in immortal style. Amazing finish
Ruddock
Disproves notion Tyson can’t beat someone who fights back – big monster lobs Smash after Smash but gets overpowered twice, and permanently ruined
Thomas
Ex champ with steel chin and hammer jab, and only 1 defeat, gets slain in savage fashion – yet another amazing finish. First and last time he was off his feet!
Williams
Vulnerable but talented boxer with mammoth reach and great jab, could have been champ himself, gets squashed in 1
Biggs
Undefeated 84 super heavy gold medalist, talented 6’5’’ boxer gets tortured and mangled, was never the same again
Honorable mentions: Beat game versions of Tillis and Ribalta, ran 6’5’’ Green out of boxing, blitzed strongmen Bruno and Stewart, plus Frazier, Seldon, Golota
Blows undefeated ATG Olympic gold medalist, light heavyweight & heavyweight champ to bits – I don’t see anyone else manhandling Spinks like Tyson did. Amazing finish
Tucker
Outjabs and outpoints 6’5’’ quick, slick, athletic super heavy champ with steel chin who was fighting to win & throwing back to the last bell
Tubbs
Gifted ex champ who came to play, never before stopped, Tyson beats him sudden death style. Amazing finish
Holmes
Beat ATG like we never saw before or after, intimidates and flattens ex champ who came back to have an impressive run in the 90s, amazing finish
Bonecrusher
Overpowers 6’4’’ champ with steel chin and big punch coming off 1 round KO of Tim Witherspoon. Smith promises war but can do nothing but hold & survive
Berbick
Took 0s off Page, Green and Thomas, defending champ who made easy work of Pinky when he was considered world no 1 – Tyson crushes him in immortal style. Amazing finish
Ruddock
Disproves notion Tyson can’t beat someone who fights back – big monster lobs Smash after Smash but gets overpowered twice, and permanently ruined
Thomas
Ex champ with steel chin and hammer jab, and only 1 defeat, gets slain in savage fashion – yet another amazing finish. First and last time he was off his feet!
Williams
Vulnerable but talented boxer with mammoth reach and great jab, could have been champ himself, gets squashed in 1
Biggs
Undefeated 84 super heavy gold medalist, talented 6’5’’ boxer gets tortured and mangled, was never the same again
Honorable mentions: Beat game versions of Tillis and Ribalta, ran 6’5’’ Green out of boxing, blitzed strongmen Bruno and Stewart, plus Frazier, Seldon, Golota
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Re: Mike Tyson | Ranking his Best Wins/Performances
1. Michael Spinks. Arguably the best out there apart from Tyson at that period of time. He has dethroned Holmes and was unbeaten. And Tyson KOed him right in the first.
2. Tony Tucker. He was a top fighter back then. And he proved it in Tyson fight as well. Tyson's undisputed championship conquest.
3. Trevor Berbick. He also was a top fighter back then. Tyson's first belt. And just 2 rounds.
4. Pinklon Thomas. Another top competitor of those times. Tyson KOed him in a quite spectacular bout.
5. Bonecrusher Smith. Yet another top competitor. Not a very exciting fight, as Smith decided to spoil, not to box. But an important scalp. Unifying titles.
6. Frank Bruno I. It's actually a first fight with the signs of decline for Tyson, but still he managed to handle Bruno, who was highly rated then.
7. Donovan Ruddock I, II. He was in prime years. Tyson was already beaten, so winning Ruddock a couple of times was important for him at that period of time.
8. Tony Tubbs. A former champ of that era. Tyson handled him in two.
9. Carl Williams. He atguably beat Holmes for the championship and he was still credible by the moment of Tyson fight, while Tyson dealed with him right in the first.
10. Larry Holmes. More important because of his name. He was past prime and rusty. Yet it's hard to make a list without this win.
2. Tony Tucker. He was a top fighter back then. And he proved it in Tyson fight as well. Tyson's undisputed championship conquest.
3. Trevor Berbick. He also was a top fighter back then. Tyson's first belt. And just 2 rounds.
4. Pinklon Thomas. Another top competitor of those times. Tyson KOed him in a quite spectacular bout.
5. Bonecrusher Smith. Yet another top competitor. Not a very exciting fight, as Smith decided to spoil, not to box. But an important scalp. Unifying titles.
6. Frank Bruno I. It's actually a first fight with the signs of decline for Tyson, but still he managed to handle Bruno, who was highly rated then.
7. Donovan Ruddock I, II. He was in prime years. Tyson was already beaten, so winning Ruddock a couple of times was important for him at that period of time.
8. Tony Tubbs. A former champ of that era. Tyson handled him in two.
9. Carl Williams. He atguably beat Holmes for the championship and he was still credible by the moment of Tyson fight, while Tyson dealed with him right in the first.
10. Larry Holmes. More important because of his name. He was past prime and rusty. Yet it's hard to make a list without this win.
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I've always been a fan of the Thomas fight. Rare bout with adjustments, great finish.
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Seems like Tony Tucker is an underrated win.
There was another thread, someone said Tyson has not had a great win, sure he didn’t beat Holyfield or Lewis, but he did have some good wins.
There was another thread, someone said Tyson has not had a great win, sure he didn’t beat Holyfield or Lewis, but he did have some good wins.
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Re: Mike Tyson | Ranking his Best Wins/Performances
He looked good in the Thomas fight. Thomas gave a good effort, but Tyson was just too good.
I would not count the Tucker fight and the Smith fight. If Tucker would not have hurt his hand, it may have very close. Tyson didn't look bad, but he just seemed a bit off. The Smith fight in particular, he was not impressive.
His most underrated performance was the 2nd fight against Bruno.
I would not count the Tucker fight and the Smith fight. If Tucker would not have hurt his hand, it may have very close. Tyson didn't look bad, but he just seemed a bit off. The Smith fight in particular, he was not impressive.
His most underrated performance was the 2nd fight against Bruno.