Mike Tyson

Biography

Mike Tyson hit people and they fell down. That was the simple, terrifying arithmetic of his prime. At 20, he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, a whirlwind of peek-a-boo defense and concussive counters that ended most fights before they could become competitive. The 44 knockouts in 50 wins speak to a finishing rate rarely seen at any weight. For a few years, he seemed unbeatable - not just winning, but destroying, opponents broken before the first bell. Then came the upset loss to Buster Douglas, the prison term, the ear-biting, the years of chaos. The peak was brief, the fall public, but the fear he inspired in opponents has never quite been replicated.

Career Highlights

• 50-6 professional record
• 44 knockouts
• Youngest heavyweight champion (20 years)
• Unified heavyweight titles
• Devastating peek-a-boo style

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