Mike Tyson vs. Ricardo Spain
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Mike Tyson 217 lbs beat Ricardo Spain 185 lbs by TKO at 0:39 in round 1 of 6
- Date: 1985-06-20
- Location: Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Joe O'Neill
- Judge: Rocky Castellani
- Judge: Milo Savage
- Judge: Henry Eugene Grant
- Commission: New Jersey Athletic Control Board
- Doctors: Frank Doggett / Paul Williams / Stanley Rogers
- Ring Announcer: Michael Buffer
- Promoter: Bob Arum (Top Rank)
- Aired On: ESPN
Notes
- Mike Tyson 3-0 (3 KOs) vs. Ricardo Spain (Spain's record was announced as 7-0 (5 KOs).
- Fight was on the undercard of Jesse Ferguson vs. Tony Anthony
- It was the national television debut for Tyson and his first fight to be scheduled beyond four rounds.
Bout Summary
Tyson came out aggressively throwing combinations both to the body and head. A right hand during an exchange sent Spain off balance and down 18 seconds into the fight. Spain used the ropes to get to his feet and made it up at the count of eight. A big left hook at 36 seconds caused Spain to crumble to the mat in the center of the ring. Without beginning a count, the referee waved an end to the fight.