Mike Tyson is the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing and the youngest fighter ever to win the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles at just 20 years old. Tyson secured the WBC title by defeating Trevor Berbick via technical knockout in the second round. Let’s take a look at some of his fastest knockouts throughout his career.
Knockout in 8 Seconds
Mike Tyson turned professional at the age of 18. He quickly dominated the weight classes and emerged as a superstar. In his very first fight, the bout ended so swiftly that his opponent didn’t even have time to see him clearly before hitting the canvas. Tyson delivered the fastest knockout of his career in just 8 seconds during the 1981 Youth Olympics.
A 10-Second Knockout that Shook the Arena
On June 24, 2000, in Glasgow, Scotland, Mike Tyson faced Lou Savarese and knocked him out with a left hook in just 10 seconds. The punch delivered by Iron Mike sent shockwaves through the crowd. When Savarese managed to get back up, Tyson immediately launched another attack, prompting the referee to step in to stop the fight.
Defeating a Descendant of Joe Frazier in 30 Seconds
Before becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history, Mike Tyson fought Marvis Frazier, the son of the legendary boxing champion Joe Frazier. On July 26, 1986, Frazier was ahead with a score of 16-1, but Tyson quickly turned the tide. He unleashed a series of uppercuts that left Frazier weak and ultimately knocked him down. This 30-second victory remains one of Tyson’s fastest wins in his professional career.
Knockout of Robert Colay in 37 Seconds
On October 25, 1985, in Atlantic City, Mike Tyson astonished everyone in his fight against Robert Colay. Although it was expected that Tyson would finish the match early, no one anticipated he would do so in just 37 seconds instead of the expected eight rounds. Colay seemed to have some confidence initially but that soon faded. Tyson delivered his signature left hook, and just 10 seconds later, the match ended at the 37-second mark of the first round.
Knocking Out an Opponent in 39 Seconds
On June 20, 1985, Tyson faced Ricardo in Atlantic City, a match that drew one of the largest audiences for “Iron Mike” . Tyson knocked out the Spanish fighter in about 20 seconds during the round. He then followed up with another knockout at the 39-second mark, prompting the referee to stop the first round. Three months later, Tyson faced Michael Johnson, who suffered a similar fate. A powerful punch from Tyson knocked Johnson out just 39 seconds into the first round.
