Current:Home > NewsWhen was Mike Tyson's first fight? What to know about legend's start in boxing -AssetScope
When was Mike Tyson's first fight? What to know about legend's start in boxing
View
Date:2025-04-16 15:50:01
It seems like ages since the highly anticipated fight between "Iron Mike" Tyson and Jake "The Problem Child" Paul was first announced, but after months and months of debates, pushbacks and wondering whether the fight would ever happen, we are officially less than 10 days from the event.
Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion of the world, is now 58 years old. He hasn't fought in a non-exhibition match since 2005. He's a shadow of the fighter he once was, but that shadow still looms very large. A lot of people nowadays don't understand just how dominant Tyson was in his heyday.
Here's a look back at the start of Mike Tyson's career and whether it will have any bearing on his upcoming fight against Paul.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight odds:Latest betting lines for Netflix fight
Mike Tyson's first fight
After years of fighting as an amateur, Tyson made his professional debut at 18 years old on March 6, 1985. He defeated Hector Mercedes by first-round TKO. His first nationally televised event came less than a year later on Feb. 16, 1986. Tyson was awarded victory over Jesse Ferguson after the referee stopped the match in the middle of the sixth round.
Tyson's career accomplishments
Throughout his career, Tyson was named heavyweight champion across multiple organizations including the WBA, WBC and IBF. In fact, Tyson was the first heavyweight ever to hold all three titles at the same time.
His first heavyweight title came after a second-round TKO victory over Trevor Berbick, earning him the WBC title and making him the youngest champion (20 years, 4 months) in history.
Tyson started his career with 19 consecutive knockouts. He bolted to a 37-0 (33 KOs) record before suffering his first loss at the hands of Buster Douglas on Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas' win is considered one of the most shocking upsets in the history of boxing.
Tyson also once famously beat opponent Marvis Frazier by TKO in 30 seconds.
Tyson's most recent fight
Tyson's final professional fight came in 2005, a match against Kevin McBride. Tyson quit before the seventh round and admitted later that he only accepted the fight for the money.
Since then, Tyson has appeared only in exhibition matches. Most recently, Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. on Nov. 28, 2020. The fight ended in a split decision draw.
Tyson vs. Paul:Jake Paul boxing record reflects creative matchmaking and powerful right hand
How to watch Tyson vs. Paul
- Date: Friday, Nov. 15
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: Netflix
veryGood! (7113)
Related
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- State budget includes hefty taxes, but not on ‘everyday ordinary taxpayers,’ Democrats say
- Spoilers: Why that 'House of the Dragon' murder went too far
- Emhoff will speak at groundbreaking of the memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
- 'Most Whopper
- The Daily Money: A Chick-fil-A child labor camp?!
- American tourist found dead on small Greek island west of Corfu. 3 other tourists are missing
- Mount Washington race won for record eighth time by Colorado runner Joseph Gray
- Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
- Trump celebrates 78th birthday in West Palm Beach as Rubio makes surprise appearance
Ranking
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Score 70% Off Aerie, an Extra 25% Off Tory Burch Sale Styles, 70% Off Wayfair & More
- Spoilers: Why that 'House of the Dragon' murder went too far
- Staffing shortages persist as Hawaii’s effort to expand preschool moves forward
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- Who won Tony Awards for 2024: Full list of winners and nominees
- Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes
- Kate Middleton Shares Sweet Photo of Prince William and Kids at the Beach for Father's Day
Recommendation
Backstage at New York's Jingle Ball with Jimmy Fallon, 'Queer Eye' and Meghan Trainor
15-year-old shot in neck, 5 others hurt in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side
Lawmakers seek health care and retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers
How Maluma, Tom Brady and More Stars Are Celebrating Father's Day 2024
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
Staffing shortages persist as Hawaii’s effort to expand preschool moves forward
George Strait breaks record for largest ticketed concert in US with nearly 111K in attendance
Diddy's key to New York City rescinded after Cassie Ventura assault video