One of the most decorated athletes in UFC history and a former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Mike Tyson will always be remembered as the most ‘baddest man on the planet’. It’s something that he has earned throughout his career as a spectacular knockout artist, let’s have a look at Mike Tyson’s top 5 fights.
Mike Tyson vs Buster Mathis Jr.
In 1992, Tyson was sentenced to prison for six years at the time of his peak, he was released on parole and made his comeback in the ring. This was his second fight after release from prison, it was set to be a roaring site of action for the former heavyweight champion. Mathis was getting the heck out of Tyson, just before Tyson made an uppercut in the third round which made Mathis lost total sense.
Mike Tyson vs Francois Botha
This was an engaging fight against and showcases us why Mike Tyson is the greatest heavyweight in history. it was looking for sure that Tyson meant business while Botha was in a corner, the fifth round was the decider when Tyson caught Botha with a left straight to the chin and got rid of Botha.
Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno
Both elements like mentally and physically were tested in this match, the match was in the year 1989, the two giants immediately locked horns, Tyson had his beast mode on and got the better of Bruno in the fifth round with three upper cuts and a kick to the jaw. However, the contest was halted.
Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
At the age of just 20 in 1985, Mike Tyson put up a great show against Trevor Berbick, intriguing contest between the two, Tyson was over controlling through his speed and power. It was just a matter of two rounds to knock out Berbick, A left hook dealed the victory for Tyson.
Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes
It was all for Larry Holmes, Tyson was looking for revenge and was set on a mission, he was seeking revenge in the honour of his idol, Muhammad Ali. Holmes had given Ali a tough time, which obviously clearly didn’t go well with Tyson. Mike Tyson was just too fast and strong for Holmes, with a right hook, Holmes was gone and out of sight in the fourth round. This was also the only knockout loss in Holmes career
