Mike Tyson vs. Hector Mercedes

Mike Tyson 214 lbs beat Hector Merced 200 lbs by TKO at 1:47 in round 1 of 4

• Date: 1985-03-06
• Location: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, USA
• Referee: Luis Rivera

Notes

• Mike Tyson (debut) vs. Hector Mercedes 0-3
• Fight was on the undercard of Kevin Rooney vs. Garland Wright.
• It was the second knockout loss of Mercedes' professional career.

Bout Summary

Mercedes landed a decent left hand in the first few seconds of the bout but was overwhelmed by Tyson's aggression. Tyson charged forward throwing power combinations both upstairs and to the body. A flurry with Mercedes against the ropes sent him retreating back into the corner. Tyson came in and threw seven unanswered punches highlighted by a left hook to the body that sent Mercedes down to a knee. Mercedes remained on one knee and motioned to the referee that he was done.