How many of Mike Tyson's fights ended in knockouts?
Mike Tyson Knockouts were the norm in the 1980's. His first 19 fights ended in a KO or TKO.
Was Mike Tyson a good boxer?
Andrew Eisele is a boxing writer who has covered the sport for Time, Inc. He also hosts TV and radio sports talk shows. Mike Tyson had a controversial career, but a highly successful one—at least in his prime. He was the youngest boxer to win the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, and International Boxing Federation titles.
Who stopped Mike Tyson's fight with Kevin McBride?
Referee Joe Cortez stopped Tyson's fight against Kevin McBride when Tyson didn't come out for the seventh round. It was Tyson's last fight—he announced his retirement after the bout. June 11 - Kevin McBride, Washington, D.C., TKO by 6
See more
What happened to Tyson in the WBA?
Tyson was disqualified, losing his chance to retake the WBA title , after he famously bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear in the third round of their June bout. June 28 - Evander Holyfield, Las Vegas, L DQ 3.
How many KOs did Tyson have?
In 1988, Tyson became the lineal heavyweight champion after knocking out Michael Spinks in a 91-second bout. The boxer's career record includes 50 wins (including 44 KOs), six losses, and two no contests.
What was the Tyson dominance in the 1980s?
The 1980s: Tyson Dominates. Tyson reached his peak during the 1980s. He dominated the second half of the decade like few boxers before him. For five years his fights were a string of almost uninterrupted KOs and technical knockouts, where the referee had to stop the fight because Tyson's opponent could not continue.
Why was Tyson's opponent disqualified?
Tyson's opponent in a February bout, journeyman Jesse Ferguson, was originally disqualified—for holding and clinching Tyson to avoid further punishment—giving Tyson the win. After the referee stopped the fight, Tyson's corner protested, saying that the ruling would blemish the boxer's perfect KO record. Officials agreed and adjusted the ruling ...
Who won the WBA Heavyweight title in 2016?
Tyson won the WBA heavyweight title this year as well as the IBF title. He successfully defended his other titles and become the undisputed world heavyweight champion. March 7 - James Smith, Las Vegas, W 12. May 30 - Pinklon Thomas, Las Vegas, TKO 6. Aug. 1 - Tony Tucker, Las Vegas, W 12.
Who is Andrew Eisele?
Andrew Eisele is a boxing writer who has covered the sport for Time, Inc. He also hosts TV and radio sports talk shows. Mike Tyson had a controversial career, but a highly successful one—at least in his prime. He was the youngest boxer to win the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, and International Boxing Federation titles.