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Mike Tyson is perhaps the most famous knockout artist of all time across combat sports as he earned 44 stoppage victories in his career. Tyson has stoppage wins over the likes of Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno, and Trevor Berbick, as he is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 7

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Make $1 Million 'Date' Bet Over Upcoming Fight

The November 15, 2024 fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (which Paul won via unanimous decision) was broadcast on Netflix and broke streaming records, amassing over 65 million concurrent viewers worldwide at one point in the eight-round bout.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 7

Butterbean’s favorite knockout came against a man who beat one of Mike Tyson’s conquerors

Eric Esch, also known as ‘Butterbean’ racked up a record of 77-10 with 57 knockouts in his 19-year boxing career. Butterbean enjoyed stints in various combat sports, from MMA to boxing, and was known for his sheer size and power.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 5

Mike Tyson returned from four-year absence to win boxing comeback by DQ after opponent’s manager stormed the ring

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson squashed the ‘ring rust’ narrative with a brutal knockout after a four-year absence. Mike Tyson returned from a four-year prison sentence to take on a 36-1 juggernaut in his boxing return in 1995.

How meeting a screenwriter from a Margot Robbie movie landed Big Mo a role in a Mike Tyson biopic

Big Mo ended up in a Mike Tyson biopic after a chance meeting with the screenwriter of a massive Margot Robbie movie. At the peak of his powers, the former heavyweight world champion was a true force of nature, bamboozling opponents with his iconic peek-a-boo style before rendering them unconscious with his terrifying combinations.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

What’s Next For Jake Paul?

Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to secure his biggest win, raising question marks over his next steps. Paul secured a unanimous decision win, taking his record to 12-1, 7 KOs.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 28

Mike Tyson would 'probably' bite Evander Holyfield again if he had the chance to redo the fight

Mike Tyson may not regret biting Evander Holyfield’s ear as much as people once thought. On June 28, 1997, Tyson battled Holyfield in a rematch from the year before, where Holyfield knocked out “Iron Mike” to become WBA Heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 28

Mike Tyson forked out $3 million dollars in boxing’s biggest fine ever after Evander Holyfield incident in 1997

Mike Tyson is known throughout the world for his boxing career, whether it’s the good parts or the bad. “Iron Mike” is constantly lauded as one of the best heavyweight fighters of all time, and it is easy to see why.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 27

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 / BoxingNews.com / June 27

Canelo Vs. Crawford – Has The Build-Up Flopped?

The Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford build-up has been slammed by Oscar De La Hoya, but is he right? Canelo boxes Crawford on September 13 as the Mexican defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 26

Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Presser Was As Expected & More

The Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. press conference in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday afternoon was exactly what you would expect from an event with those two names, but in addition to that, the undercard fighters stepped up and gave reasons why fans should purchase the DAZN PPV on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / June 26

Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview after Mike Tyson comment sparks angry clash

Piers Morgan’s brutal honesty backfired during a pre-fight interview with Jake Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Jake Paul‘s toughest test to date comes after he made over $30 million for a win over 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 25

19-year-old Mike Tyson won fight via stoppage after doctor advised his opponent to ‘fight another day’

Mike Tyson throughout his career was a true force to be reckoned with, as he was able to deliver knockouts across decades. Considered to be among the greatest heavyweights of all time, Tyson potentially has one of the greatest highlight reels in boxing history.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 24

Mike Tyson knocked down referee who tried to stop fight in 2000 as ‘Iron Mike’ kept throwing punches

Mike Tyson has had a wild career as a boxer as he is easily known as one of the greatest to ever do it. From Tyson biting Evander Holyfield to fighting Jake Paul at age 58, ‘Iron Mike’ has been a less-than-predictable fighter in his career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 22

Jake Paul dominated bare knuckle champion to set up blockbuster Mike Tyson clash in 2024

Jake Paul’s meeting with Mike Tyson generated headlines across the world as the internet star met the boxing legend. Taking on one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Paul’s last outing was certainly an unorthodox one.

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UFC Commentator Highlights How Ilia Topuria Brings ‘Unusual’ Mike Tyson-Style Boxing to MMA

Ilia Topuria has become a force to be reckoned with in the UFC. His elite boxing skills, mixed with his relentless pressure and explosive power, make him practically untouchable.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / June 19

Jake Paul broke unspoken boxing rule after dropping unbeaten heavyweight during Mike Tyson fight camp

Jake Paul committed one of boxing’s cardinal sins before his last fight against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is currently preparing to face former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 18

Mike Tyson was beaten twice as an amateur by a man he KO'd in minutes as a professional

Mike Tyson had an incredible winning streak at the start of his boxing career, dominating like nobody had seen before in the sport. The legendary fighter won his first 37 fights in a row, decimating opponents with a series of quick knockouts that made his fights must-see pay-per-views.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 18

Lennox Lewis vs Tyson Fury: Former World Champion Has No Doubt Who Would Win

A favourite pastime for many boxing fans is to look at fighters who never fought and discuss who would have won. Carl Froch recently spoke to Foot Italia and delivered his brutal verdict on who would have won between Lennox Lewis and Tyson Fury.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / June 13

Mike Tyson's Son Admits Concern Over Manny Pacquiao Return Fight

On July 19, 46-year-old boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will be returning to the ring for his first professional fight since 2021, when he faces WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Mike Tyson posts emotional tribute to late boxing legend George Foreman

And with the news of Foreman’s death at the age of 76 on Friday, Tyson took to social media to pay tribute to one of boxing’s legends.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 18

Mike Tyson Returns to Netflix: A Deep Dive Into His Journey

On November 15, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) made an extraordinary return to the boxing ring at 58 years old, ultimately losing to Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision in an emotional, uncomfortable showdown.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 23

The Five Most Memorable Mike Tyson Fights

Mike Tyson is a mythical figure in the world of boxing. From his raw beginnings to his historic rise as the youngest heavyweight champion, Tyson electrified the sport by combining a uniqueness of power and ruthless precision.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Mike Tyson Becomes the Youngest Heavyweight Champion On This Day in 1986

On this day in 1986, Mike Tyson became boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion with a second round technical knockout against Trevor Berbick. With the victory, Tyson wrested the WBC title from Berbick.