Mike Tyson Didn’t Hesitate When Naming A Shock Fight As The Best Moment Of His Career

Mike Tyson had a decorated career full of highs, lows and iconic moments.

Tyson still holds the record for being the youngest man to ever win the world heavyweight title. He was just 20 years old when he lifted his first belt as part of a run that saw him knock out his first 12 opponents inside the first round, and his first 19 inside six rounds.

He infamously came unstuck for the first time against huge betting underdog James ‘Buster’ Douglas in the Tokyo Dome in 1990 and went on to fight Evander Holyfield twice.

The first fight ended in a stoppage loss and the rematch saw him disqualified for biting a chunk of out Holyfield’s ear in frustration and what he perceived to be intentional headbutts.

Tyson always beat the likes of Frank Bruno, Michael Spinks and Razor Ruddock but lost to Lennox Lewis for the undisputed title in 2002.

Speaking to 10X Studios, he was asked about the highest point of his life so far and went with his first professional defeat.

“Losing to Buster Douglas, that was the highest point of my life. I had to show something after that. I wanna be one of those guys as long as I’m winning I’m doing good? No, You have to overcome adversity and win again.”

‘Iron Mike’ went on a string of eight victories – including beating Frank Bruno for the WBC Heavyweight World Title – after the Douglas loss before meeting Holyfield.

Despite last fighting in 2005 when he lost to Kevin McBride, the now 58-year-old Tyson is back in the ring next month for an eight-round professional contest with Jake Paul, a man who is not yet 30.