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

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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 boxer in the world.

Tyson’s power and speed overwhelmed Tubbs early in the fight leading to a decisive knockout just over six minutes into the match. This victory was part of Tyson’s legendary reign as...
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