Mike Tyson won 15 fights in his first year as a professional boxer by knockout.
The 18 year old phenom, who is now one of the most frightening prospects in heavyweights history, made it look so easy.
Mike Tyson’s opponents were often beaten to death before they entered the ring.
The 59-year old, who knows a thing or two about fighting, admitted recently that fear nearly got the best of him just before his debut, in March 1985.
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Mike Tyson recalls boxing debut
Mike Tyson’s boxing debut was in March 1985. He won the first round with a knockout.
Hector Mercedes only managed to survive 107 seconds with the teenager nicknamed ‘Kid Dynamite’.
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