Best fights of Mike Tyson
Over 40 years as a professional, Mike Tyson has compiled a 50-7 (44) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Tyson KOs Michael Spinks
On June 27, 1988 Mike Tyson met Michael Spinks in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Tyson was 21 years old with a record of 34-0, and Spinks was 31 with a record of 31-0. Tyson was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Spinks was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Michael Spinks via KO in the 1st round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Mike Tyson KOs Pinklon Thomas
On May 30, 1987 Mike Tyson defended his WBA and WBC heavyweight titles against Pinklon Thomas. Tyson was 20 years old with a record of 29-0, and Thomas was 29 with a record of 29-1-1. Tyson was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Thomas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Pinklon Thomas via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
3. Mike Tyson KOs Bruce Seldon
On September 7, 1996 Mike Tyson fought Bruce Seldon for the WBA heavyweight title. Tyson was 30 years old with a record of 44-1, and Seldon was 29 with a record of 33-3. Tyson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Seldon was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Bruce Seldon via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
4. Mike Tyson KOs Trevor Berbick
On November 22, 1986 Mike Tyson fought Trevor Berbick for the WBC heavyweight title. Tyson was 20 years old with a record of 27-0, and Berbick was 32 with a record of 31-4-1. Tyson was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Berbick was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Trevor Berbick via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Mike Tyson KOs Frank Bruno
On February 25, 1989 Mike Tyson defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Frank Bruno. Tyson was 22 years old with a record of 35-0, and Bruno was 27 with a record of 32-2. Tyson was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak and Bruno was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Frank Bruno via TKO in the 5th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Mike Tyson KOs Frank Bruno in their 2nd fight
On March 16, 1996 Mike Tyson fought Frank Bruno for the WBC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Tyson was 29 years old with a record of 43-1, and Bruno was 34 with a record of 40-4. Tyson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Bruno was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Frank Bruno via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Mike Tyson defeats Tony Tucker
On August 1, 1987 Mike Tyson met Tony Tucker in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Tyson was 21 years old with a record of 30-0, and Tucker was 28 with a record of 34-0. Tyson was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Tucker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Tyson won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Mike Tyson KOs Larry Holmes
On January 22, 1988 Mike Tyson defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Larry Holmes. Tyson was 21 years old with a record of 32-0, and Holmes was 38 with a record of 48-2. Tyson was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak, while Holmes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tyson stopped Larry Holmes via KO in the 4th round. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Mike Tyson KOs Tony Tubbs
On March 21, 1988 Mike Tyson defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Tony Tubbs. Tyson was 21 years old with a record of 33-0, and Tubbs was 30 with a record of 24-1. Tyson was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Tubbs was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Tony Tubbs via TKO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
10. Mike Tyson KOs Donovan Ruddock
On March 18, 1991 Mike Tyson faced Donovan Ruddock in a heavyweight bout. Tyson was 24 years old with a record of 39-1, and Ruddock was 27 with a record of 25-1-1. Tyson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ruddock was on a 16-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Donovan Ruddock via TKO in the 7th round.