Mike Tyson losses
Over 40 years as a professional, Mike Tyson has compiled a 50-7 (44) record, including 16 title fights. He has seven losses against six different opponents, four of them in title fights.
7. Mike Tyson loses to Jake Paul via unanimous decision
On November 15, 2024 Mike Tyson faced Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout. Tyson was 58 years old with a record of 50-6, and Paul was 27 with a record of 10-1. Tyson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Paul was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tyson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Paul.
6. Mike Tyson loses to Kevin McBride via KO
On June 11, 2005 Mike Tyson faced Kevin McBride in a heavyweight bout. Tyson was 38 years old with a record of 50-5, and McBride was 32 with a record of 32-4-1. Tyson was coming off a loss, while McBride was on a 7-fight winning streak. McBride stopped Tyson via retirement in the 6th round.
5. Mike Tyson loses to Danny Williams via KO
On July 30, 2004 Mike Tyson faced Danny Williams in a heavyweight bout. Tyson was 38 years old with a record of 50-4, and Williams was 31 with a record of 31-3. Tyson was coming off a win and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Tyson via KO in the 4th round.
4. Mike Tyson loses to Lennox Lewis via KO
On June 8, 2002 Mike Tyson fought Lennox Lewis for the IBF, IBO, The Ring, and WBC heavyweight titles. Tyson was 35 years old with a record of 49-3, and Lewis was 36 with a record of 39-2-1. Both Tyson and Lewis were coming off a win. Lewis stopped Tyson via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Mike Tyson loses to Evander Holyfield in their 2nd fight via disqualification
On June 28, 1997 Mike Tyson fought Evander Holyfield for the WBA heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Tyson was 30 years old with a record of 45-2, and Holyfield was 34 with a record of 33-3. Tyson was coming off a loss, while Holyfield was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tyson lost via disqualification. Failed to capture the title.
2. Mike Tyson loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On November 9, 1996 Mike Tyson defended his WBA heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield. Tyson was 30 years old with a record of 45-1, and Holyfield was 34 with a record of 32-3. Tyson was on a 8-fight winning streak and Holyfield was coming off a win. Holyfield stopped Tyson via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
1. Mike Tyson loses to Buster Douglas via KO
On February 11, 1990 Mike Tyson defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Buster Douglas. Tyson was 23 years old with a record of 37-0, and Douglas was 29 with a record of 29-4-1. Tyson was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak and Douglas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Douglas stopped Tyson via KO in the 10th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 10th round.