In his prime, Tyson was a force to be reckoned with amongst the heavyweight division. He remained undefeated through his first 37 contests as a professional, picking up the world heavyweight championship for the first time when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in the 2nd-round of their bout in 1986, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Tyson’s first career defeat came in a huge upset against James ‘Buster’ Douglas in February 1990. surrendering his undisputed heavyweight championship in what is described as one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history.
Another legend of heavyweight boxing who faced ‘Iron’ Mike over 30-years ago once revealed how he regretted facing his former rival, claiming he only did it for the ‘money’.
Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Larry Holmes spoke in an interview with The Telegraph about his 1988 showdown with Tyson.
Holmes then revealed the sole reason for opting to face his former heavyweight rival.
‘The Easton Assassin’ hadn’t fought in just under two-years when he challenged Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight championship in January 1988. The 75-year-old from Cuthbert, Georgia was blasted out by ‘Iron’ Mike in the fourth round of their bout, falling short in his chance to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.