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  1. On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round

    On This Day January 22 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Larry Holmes in the Fourth Round

    On this day January 22 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Larry Holmes in the fourth round to retain the WBA WBC and IBF heavyweight championships, delivering one of the most dominant performances of his career. The bout showcased Tyson’s speed power and relentless pressure against a former champion...
  2. On This Day November 16 1988 – Robin Givens Sued Ex Husband Mike Tyson for 125 Million Dollars

    On This Day November 16 1988 – Robin Givens Sued Ex Husband Mike Tyson for 125 Million Dollars

    On this day November 16 1988, actress Robin Givens filed a 125 million dollar lawsuit against her ex husband, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, following a turbulent and highly publicized marriage. The lawsuit alleged emotional and physical abuse, making headlines across the country and...
  3. On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On this day September 30 1988, actress Robin Givens made headlines during a highly publicized interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20, where she described her marriage to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson as “torture” and “pure hell.” The interview, which aired in front of millions of...
  4. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Mike Tyson Hired Donald Trump as His Advisor

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Mike Tyson Hired Donald Trump as His Advisor

    On this day July 11, 1988, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson officially hired Donald Trump to serve as an advisor. At the time, Tyson was the undisputed world champion and one of the most dominant figures in sports. Trump, already a high profile businessman, stepped into Tyson’s inner...
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  5. On This Day: June 27, 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocks Out Michael Spinks in 91 Seconds

    On This Day: June 27, 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocks Out Michael Spinks in 91 Seconds

    On this day June 27, 1988, Mike Tyson defended his undisputed heavyweight championship in dominant fashion by knocking out Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds. The highly anticipated bout took place in Atlantic City and was billed as one of the biggest heavyweight showdowns of the decade. Spinks...
  6. On This Day March 21 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Tony Tubbs to Retain the WBA WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles

    On This Day March 21 1988 - Mike Tyson Knocked Out Tony Tubbs to Retain the WBA WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles

    On this day March 21 1988 Mike Tyson defended his WBA WBC and IBF heavyweight championships by knocking out Tony Tubbs in the second round at the Tokyo Dome. The dominant performance extended Tyson’s undefeated professional record to 34-0 further solidifying his reputation as the most feared...
  7. On This Day March 6 1985 - Mike Tyson Made His Professional Boxing Debut

    On This Day March 6 1985 - Mike Tyson Made His Professional Boxing Debut

    On this day March 6 1985 Mike Tyson stepped into the ring for his professional boxing debut at just 18 years old. Facing off against Hector Mercedes Tyson wasted no time showcasing his power and aggression knocking out his opponent in the first round. This fight marked the beginning of one of...
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    Mike Tyson Jake Paul Fight

    I think this is 80s worthy considering Mike Tyson dominated the decade in boxing. Unfortunately Tyson couldn’t cut it but he went the rounds. Not bad for a 58 year old.
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