Every Time Mike Tyson Got Rocked in His Professional Boxing Career

Losing is a vital part of boxing akin to any combat sport. Even the heavyweight legend Mike Tyson has lost multiple in his professional career. That said, let's take a look at every time 'The Baddest Man on the Planet' got rocked.

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Buster Douglas -
February 11, 1990

Douglas landed a vicious uppercut followed by a combination of punches and knocked out 'Iron Mike' in what would become one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Furthermore, it was Tyson's first-ever professional loss.

Evander Holyfield 1 -
November 9, 1996

Holyfield rocked Tyson multiple times throughout their first bout with his elite boxing skills. 'Iron Mike' appeared exhausted in the later rounds, which resulted in the referee stopping the fight in the eleventh round.

Lennox Lewis -
June 8, 2002

Lewis defeated Tyson via KO in the eighth round by dropping 'Iron Mike' twice.

Danny Williams -
July 30, 2004

Williams landed several power punches throughout the fight en route to a dominating knockout victory over 'Iron Mike' in the last few seconds of the fourth round. Furthermore, it was Tyson's second last professional boxing match.

Kevin McBride -
June 11, 2005

A shove by McBride resulted in Tyson hitting the canvas in the sixth round. However, it was ruled a slip. Then, Tyson shockingly quit on his stool before the seventh round began, resulting in McBride winning via RTD.

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