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Mike Tyson earned $23 million in 91 seconds when he knocked out Michael Spinks, two years before Buster Douglas defeat

Mike Tyson earned $23 million in 91 seconds when he knocked out Michael Spinks, two years before Buster Douglas defeat

Mike Tyson let out his frustration in the dressing room before demolishing a former world champion in an all-time great knockout. The all-time great heavyweight fighter was in his prime coming into 1988.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 5, 2023
5 Most Memorable Michael Spinks Fights

5 Most Memorable Michael Spinks Fights

Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs) is arguably one of the most underrated heavyweight boxers. He holds the record – of being the only undefeated boxer in history, at light heavyweight.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2020
June 27 in sports history: 'Iron Mike' makes quick work of 'People's Champ'

June 27 in sports history: 'Iron Mike' makes quick work of 'People's Champ'

In 1988, "Iron Mike" Tyson only needed 91 seconds to knock out Leon Spinks, "The People's Champion". 

June 26: 'Incredible' talent, 'electric smile'
June 25: Fundamentally, he was great
June 24: 'It stinks someone had to lose'
June 23: Backward thinking by Mets OF
June 22: Young's not-so-Amazin' night
Best rematches in heavyweight history
Boxing's biggest one-hit wonders

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