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Mike Tyson Becomes Youngest Heavyweight Champion On This Day - November 22, 1986

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On this day, November 22, 1986, Mike Tyson made boxing history at just 20 years old. Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick with a TKO in the second round to claim the WBC Heavyweight title, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

Known for his unparalleled power and ferocity in the ring, Tyson’s victory solidified his status as a rising star in boxing. This historic fight was the beginning of Tyson’s reign of dominance in the heavyweight division during the late 1980s.

Do you remember watching this historic fight?
 
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