Mike Tyson, in 1986, won his first heavyweight crown in only two rounds.
Tyson said that he felt scared “to death”Before his boxing debut in March 1985 at the Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York.
Hector Mercedes was beaten in just 107 second by the 18-year old.
Tyson’s career was marked by many knockouts. He recorded a total 44 knockouts from 1985 until 2005.
However, it was the finish that ‘Iron Mike’ produced on November 22 of 1986 that saw his name instantly enter boxing’s history books.
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Mike Tyson still holds the record for being the youngest heavyweight champ after defeating Trevor Berbick back in 1986
Mike Tyson’s ability to finish fights quickly helped him to win many pro matches in a short time after his debut.
Tyson won his first title and his fastest knockout in his second pro year, even though he had gone the distance several times.
His 13th fight of the year saw ‘Kid Dynamite’ challenge the 32-year-old WBC heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick in Las Vegas.
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The experience of Berbick proved to be no match for his opponent’s ferocious power and aggression, as Tyson claimed the belt with a TKO in the second round.
This made him boxing’s youngest heavyweight world champion at 20 years old, a record that still stands today.
To be at the top of the list, he had to surpass Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson who both fought against each other twice.
The youngest heavyweight boxing championsDateAgeMike TssonNovember 22, 198620, 4 months and 23 daysFloyd PattersonNovember 29, 195621, 10 months and 26 daysMuhammad Ai February 25, 196422, 8 daysJoe LouisJune 23, 193723, 1 months and 9 daysJack DempseyJuly 3, 191924, 0 days, 10 daysGeorge ForemanFebruary 22 197324, 0 days, 12 daysJoe FrazierMarch 2, 196824
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