Mike Tyson vs. Michael Johnson

Mike Tyson 220 lbs beat Michael Johnson 196 lbs by KO at 0:39 in round 1 of 6

• Date: 1985-09-05
• Location: Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
• Referee: Frank Cappuccino
• Judge: Tom Kaczmarek
• Judge: Lynne Carter
• Judge: Ted Larve

• Promoter: HBA East

Notes

• Mike Tyson 7-0 (7 KOs) vs. Michael Johnson 11-5 (8 KOs)
• Johnson's record was announced as 12-5 (8 KOs).
• Johnson entered with a record of 2-4 in his previous six bouts, with each loss coming by way of knockout.
• At 219.5 lbs, Tyson was six pounds heavier than in his previous bout less than a month prior and was 23.5 lbs. heavier than Johnson.

Bout Summary

A left hook to the body sent Johnson down 23 seconds into the fight. He was up at the count of three. Tyson came forward and threw a big right hand that caught Johnson flush on the jaw and sent him immediately down. Without beginning a count, the referee waved an end to the bout. Johnson remained down in the ring momentarily before being helped to a stool.