WATCH: INSANE Records of ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson, the Baddest Man on the Planet, has always been a character of interest to the masses. Be it inside the ring or outside of it, Tyson is a global superstar who has gone beyond the boxing glory.

From appearing in Hollywood flicks to real-life controversies, Tyson has a lot to his name. However, his in-ring achievements would seemingly be his biggest pride.

In the never-ending list of Heavyweight elites, ‘Iron Mike’ has always stood out to be the most daunting one. A single jab, that’s all he needed to plant his rival on the canvas.

However, he was so much more than that.

Tyson was comparatively short for the heavyweight division. Yet, his skills, reflexes, and the famous ‘peek-a-boo’ style made him a vicious threat.

Boasting of a professional record of 50 wins and 6 losses, Tyson is one of the best to have laced up the gloves. Here’s a look back at some of Tyson’s best moments and records.

Mike Tyson-Youngest Heavyweight Champion of the World

Michael Gerrard Tyson was 27-0,  the golden superstar of boxing when he faced Trevor Berbick for the World title. Tyson made his way to the Heavyweight title fight, racking up vicious knockouts. No wonder he was billed to be the favorite.

The 20-year-old Tyson made a massive statement as he knocked out Berbick within 5 minutes. After a formal exchange of blows in the primary stage, Tyson landed a bomb.

He successfully became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history, a record that remains untouched.

Return from Prison to shock the World

After serving three years of imprisonment, Tyson paved his way back to the boxing world on March 25, 1995. Don King was still his promoter and several matchups started to air up for the former champion.

Yet Tyson went ahead with the little-known Peter McNeeley. He stupefied the world as he knocked McNeeley out. Although it doesn’t mark a record for the books, it is one of the most noteworthy events for his fans.

Heavyweight champion of the Sea

Considering his superstardom, Tyson unveiled stunts which many other boxers could not even imagine. Outside the squared circle, Tyson has attained a lot too.

One of them being a meet-up with the deadly sea predators. A few days back, Tyson kicked off Discovery’s Shark Week by getting under the Bahama waters. The stunt was conducted with technical efficiency, and none of the creatures were harmed.

Tyson successfully faced the sharks and emerged as the Sea Champion.

He can add one more feather to his cap by defeating Roy Jones Jr. on November 28. The mega-fight will witness two former World Champions break their retirement for one last dance.

Remember the climax of Grudge Match? Where Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone fight each other.

It’s going to look a lot like that, if not better, when Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. square off in their dotage in California.