MIKE TYSON v FRANK BRUNO II. MARCH 16th 1996.

TYSON batters BRUNO in 3.

[@mariusdrogeanu6161]

This is gold. Mike Tyson walking to the ring on a Tupac song in that atmosphere. Can't get any better.

[@youngprick95]

The world will never see another boxer like Iron Mike Tyson again

[@gc8434]

You are right my friend

[@alinburlan4162]

True

[@pancake4425]

As big and strong Bruno was and is, all he could do was holding and hanging on Tyson. Tyson in his prime would never have been beaten by Lenox lewis.

[@fitasatrout8273]

True but he was definitely overrated

[@williamlawlor7445]

We had several better than him.

[@Dd-gamechanger]

Rest in Peace Judge Mills Lane. One of the most unique, no BS referees and community member

[@atune2682]

nooooo hes dead? hes a legend.

[@youtubifyme]

I can't remember which Tyson fight it was but I remember Judge ML shouting, "Cut that shit out!" at both fighters.

[@johnarneriise8510]

Absolute legend 🔥

[@kevinmunday6263]

Best Ref

[@privateinvestor.]

Referee or Judge?

[@giorginachkebia2468]

Rip Tupac Shakur, wonderful hug scene between two great legends. And Rip Tommy Morrison. Great champion and guy❤️

[@mr.t658]

Geixare jigarson

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Pac’s flow on the entrance track Road To Glory was perfect

[@yebany9662]

imagine your first title defence being against mike tyson :/

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

You'd take the money & run...

[@philipverrill9413]

It was clear to me that he was terrified...who wouldn't be. Foregone conclusion, Bruno never had the killer instinct to intimidate anyone in the ring unfortunately.

[@philipverrill9413]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Very hastily I agree1

[@luckysakonta3724]

Very awkward 🤞🏽

[@TheReddances]

I genuinely felt and still feel sorry for him. He was a hopelessly outclassed journeyman but I am happy he had his moment; many don't manage that.

[@amzstar3351]

Tyson coming to hug frank is everything, what a legend tyson is xx

[@ThunderChunky101]

Right? People foegwr what a great sportsman he was.

[@vaestkusten6041]

@@ThunderChunky101 EARTHLINGS are hypocrites. Do 1000 good deeds, you fuck as ALL of us could. Watch muhfuckers get all high almitght with fake outrage. Because, see.. they¨rë perfect..

[@lonerblader85]

He was copying old school boxers that did this to humiliate their opponents.

[@donivanov9944]

Yes true. The world will never see boxer like Mike Tyson again..

[@richierich3683]

Best ring entrance for boxing ever 2pac RIP ✌🏽!!!

[@Gatti1990]

Unique. And also Ambition az a Ridah or DMX - Intro.

[@kavindrasinghbohraa3564]

Song name please ❤

[@richierich3683]

@@kavindrasinghbohraa35642pac - Road to Glory

[@DaveG420]

DMX intro #1 and Michael Spinks fight, just chains and noise, that was cold

[@WhosBreezyUK]

its so heartwarming to see Tupac's reaction. hearing him say "you know what time it is, they can't see you. THEY CAN'T SEE YOU" makes me smile.

[@isabellamcloughlan6082]

Tyson rolls back the years and gives us one last glimpse of the old warrior who unified the division, brilliant.

[@mdumiseninsibande3071]

Not really

[@stevebowness9435]

Great comment Isabella

[@isabellamcloughlan6082]

@@stevebowness9435 Thank you!

[@Mario_N64]

Glimpses of the young Tyson could be seen in this fight.

[@mrburns2429]

By beaten up an average fighter who was scared of him,all he’s good for.doesn’t even make top 10 HW’s of all time

[@esssexboy]

Frank Bruno used to live a short distance from me... Used to wave at me walking my dog... A proper gentleman. I just wouldn't want to upset him lol 😂

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

met Bruno loads of times as I followed his career was there when he won world championship and at white heart lane wen he beat Bugner ONE OF THE NICES GUYS YOU COULD MEET

[@dannydorko7075]

frank seems so submissive that if you punched him in the stomach he'd he apologise.

[@BigMike_RTTV]

@@dannydorko7075 I sure would've paid to see you try that in his prime

[@ebbanjenkins5960]

Used to see him running up the hill where I lived round corner from Earlsfield boxing gym when I was little..he went same Primary school and visited few times a real gentle giant ps Joe Joyce to be Champ soon...also started Earlsfield ABC

[@moapp3118]

😂🤣😅

[@sabrimbs1341]

Tyson is the best ever. there will be never ever anybody like tyson again. blessed to have you champ ❤ love you mike

[@kevinmunday6263]

Not Close to Best Ever but Entertaining to Watch when fighting inferior rivals

[@beeragonewhere2819]

Clearly dont know much about boxing.

[@brick99670]

When I was ten I hated Tyson 😂 I thought he was a badey. 😂

[@johnarneriise8510]

Most exciting hw of all time , pure destruction ,just wish. He kept his head straight stayed away from the coke ,he would have gone down as the best ever still top 5 for me legend 🔥

[@yeahtbh.161]

​@@brick99670same lol i was 9 at tyson vs bruno 1 in 1989

[@mtns7036]

We all know what Tyson can do. He was amazing. Frank you always did our country proud. You achieved your dream. That's all there is to it.

[@wufongtanwufong5579]

I think he wanted to sex Mike. He fought like a coward

[@danielhenstock5820]

Spot on mate 👌

[@kenc3288]

Lennox Lewis was a way better fighter in every way.

[@mtns7036]

@@kenc3288 which is why what Bruno did all the more extraordinary

[@angominh3861]

A ta mike Tyson a ta là một con quỷ

[@gordoncampbell100]

Iron Mike . Absolute boxing phenomenon how he absolutely smashed up guys who were bigger and physically stronger than himself .It is not until they are no longer around that you really begin to appreciate how great they actually were !!!!!!!!

[@dwaynebelvett7297]

The most naturally gifted heavyweight I've seen in my 35 years watching boxing. If he had the right people around him to help guide him and help him avoid the pitfalls of fame, we'd be ralking about him the same way we talk about Ali, Leonard, Lewis etc.

[@Jscaff859]

be way better then Ali, its the corrupt people didn't want tyson to be better than Ali

[@delwarhussain3301]

This very version of Tyson may not be at his 100% peak, but physically I would say he looked amazing. Look at him, perfect age at 29, ripped and looks more bigger than the time he faced Mcneeley. The fade and the Goatee also looks on point

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Absolutely, he rolled back the years & looked great in this particular fight.

[@robinkulbay]

I agree, he looked great in this fight. If he had fought with this intensity against Lewis, he might have had a chance.

[@delwarhussain3301]

@@robinkulbay He even said in one of his post fight interviews during the 96 period that he hits even harder. What I believe he was lacking was proper serious training, not just 3 or 4 sparring sessions and a bit of jogging. Had he re-hired Kevin Rooney and really deep down in his heart wanted to be great again, then he would've dominated the 90s era of heavyweight boxing. Just imagine a 96 version of Tyson who is again disciplined the way he was at the 80s but much larger looking (even though 220 lbs was he ideal weight)

[@delwarhussain3301]

@@robinkulbay This version of Tyson I would say from all that research that he was only 60% compared to his fight with Mike Spinks where he was said to be at 100%. Im 29 myself and I feel great in terms of physical strength myself. Truth be told I have never felt as strong before.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

@@robinkulbay I think Tyson was too far gone when he fought Lewis but would have stood a realistic chance had they fought in 96', certainly would have been closer.

[@Guovssohas]

The last time we saw some of the old Tyson, 80s Tyson. The finishing combo was amazing, raw aggressive fast power, no one could stand against that.

[@San-oe1xv]

Because he lost after? Lol, Tyson had never faced someone like Holyfield before, and Holyfield showed there're levels to this

[@MM-sy9un]

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[@markwasteney2548]

@@San-oe1xv tyson was way past his best by then

[@vicrattlehead6386]

Bruno might not be all time great but he won the title from Mccall , who got the title from Lennox . Tyson had 4 years of inactivity from the ring and after he came out from prison, he only had few rounds prior to this fight.... so to win it in this fashion was still remarkable.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

It was bizarre to see how easily Bruno folded in this one, he'd beaten McCall and was beating Lewis am sure with the right mindset he could have done a lot better, i think he knew he couldn't beat Tyson and quit before the opening bell basically.

[@vicrattlehead6386]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Yea, Bruno wasnt afraid of Mike in their first bout. He traded punch from opening round, got knocked down but continue to fight back and managed to stunt Tyson in second round, even landed some uppercuts. However, Tyson simply outpowering him. Here he basically came into this fight already thinking he couldnt win. Hence he pulled a "Bonecrusher Smith", hugging Tyson all night. He was actually ahead on judges scorecard before getting stopped by Lennox and Lennox face was swollen badly in that fight, same with Mccall. Bruno had punching power but his movement has always been stiff, and if you dont move alot when fighting Mike, its only about time before you'll get hammered.

[@sanmiguel4300]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson he had a problem with his eye before the fight, I think they lied their way through the medical for a payday. He was terrified

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

@@sanmiguel4300 I believe so, just recently there was information given that Bruno was close to losing his vision due to a detached retina & shouldn't have been fighting.

[@vicrattlehead6386]

@@sanmiguel4300 This was sadly true, not a rumor, hence he retired after this fight. I think its the main reason he's so afraid of getting hit in this fight, because the eye condition. Bruno didnt hug all day in their first clash, and he never held against Lennox. The fact that Tyson opened a huge gash above his left eye only made it even worst for Frank.

[@nijadx5]

I've been binge watching all of tysons fights and what all his opponents love to do is clinch for their lives

[@stevebowness9435]

Until he met Buster Douglas

[@Row1and]

@@stevebowness9435 was on the downfall then though. His wife divorced him and his trainer died. Also few weeks before that was throwing rocks at press and throwing their cameras all around the place

[@stevebowness9435]

@@Row1and Hi mate have you just watched the Tyson v Bruno documentary? It's a great watch

[@alistairbartlett6569]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson He came into the fight with a injured hand. He reinjured the hand and from about the fifth round onwards, he was reduced to fighting for survival-- literally one-handed.

[@helthuismartin]

@@Row1and That means hes in a very good shape.hhahahah

[@sullieking]

The world seemed like such a good fun time back then. Everyone having a good time, laughing, joking and smiling

[@caprilover6391]

I thought the same too, those were the days we had hope and we had faith in what politicians said. How things have changed.

[@malsomakawlni3228]

Well said..

[@levrai944]

I was a kid back then but I still remember how good life was, such a great era to grow up in. Pre 9/11

[@danitheentertainer8749]

Damn Imagine being there when the Tupac entrance song for Tyson began to blast!! It's like Tyson thoughts going public, so scary! "Road to glory" is a Masterpiece

[@demetrius9756]

It definitely is,shame it was never released. Cause it suits the scenario and then tyson goes out there and reclaims the world title

[@odbuxxi4860]

@@demetrius9756 "Now, my first round is for the times that I spent in this cell, The second round is for the media and the lies they tell, My third round is for the pain that I felt inside, Best recognize I won't be denied, when we ride".. Spooky, cuz it looks like Tupac predicted that 3rd round KO win tho

[@doctorsocrates4413]

I always love the way tyson immediately consoles his oppenents after defeating them...incredible boxer.

[@JohnMartin-oh6bf]

In his day Tyson was the definition of ‘sportsman’.

[@johnd1466]

Never saw / heard Tommy Morrison commentating on fight. RIP Champ, you walked the walk. 💜

[@iad77]

Rip Tommy Morrison 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 he could've made it after boxing as a commentator / analyst...

[@johnny6476]

That would have been a good fight between him and Tyson.

[@bangrojai4868]

Morrison decided to die. Something wrong in his mind. Stop taking your med? Damn. The guy had big chance after life in boxing even with HIV.

[@RAMSEYM2402]

Bruno with his masterclass in Grabbing/holding. Also a master rabbit puncher.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Mike Tyson is the human equivalent of a Staffordshire Bull terrier- compact, fast, incredibly powerful and extremely tough and ferocious- a specialist in bringing down much larger opponents. Frank Bruno- what a legend, a talented boxer- often underrated, very powerful and immensely courageous, an absolute gentleman with a terrific sense of humour. Tyson respected him as an opponent, after his first victory against Frank, he came over and embraced Frank and said, "Outstanding, outstanding!" to him. Frank was a fine boxer, Mike was a superb boxer- both great athletes.

[@weallfollowmanutd]

I'd say Tyson is more like a English Bull Terrier.

[@marymatthew6065]

Bruno hugging Tyson like ‘please will you marry me?’ 😂😂😂

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Yeah he was.

[@cvader7]

LOL

[@bintiiddy7043]

Be serious 😂😂😂

[@elmutasimidris8742]

tyson said " Iwill not"

[@Wally-H]

Bruno let himself down in both fights against Tyson by constantly hugging and rabbit-punching. After following his career with much interest I remember watching both bouts live and feeling let down that he didn't fight properly. Would he have won if he had fought properly? No, it's highly unlikely but he would have come out with far more credit and respect.

[@omarabilov2183]

2 Pac givin such a warm huggin' to Tyson maan ((((((

[@thetruthofme6149]

What an era this was, happy i got to see it.

[@Jsoess]

It was after this fight when Tupac was killed

[@carlturner1374]

@@Jsoess No it wasn't it was against Bruce Seldon. It took place on September 7 1996 at the MGM Grand .Tupaq died 6 days later on September 13 th 1996 .

[@bigceazer21]

@@Jsoess it wasn't this fight,

[@dinovalentinozuritaguerra6599]

Mike tyson llevo a la gloria a este deporte del boxeo yo recuerdo que cada combate era esperado como un mundial de fotboll que tiempos aquellos y hoy recordando en este precioso vidio muchas gracias divina tecnologia

[@bezziano57]

Bruno was terrified here. It’s horrible to see such a big man so scared. He should’ve been flying into Tyson behind the jab. I feel for Frank. But he was shit scared..,

[@leevanqueef2658]

Felt for Frank in this fight. He looked bloody terrified at the face off. So much fear and anxiety were written all over his face. Slow and a mess, really. Easy night for Mike...

[@paulr6881]

To be honest I thought Frank had a lot better of a chance in this fight , than his first outing with Tyson. I got it very wrong!😕

[@Row1and]

@@paulr6881 Same here mate

[@theinformationbomber7102]

Daaaaaaaamnnnn 2pac and Tyson fit so perfect together

[@waynelittle646]

Mike Tyson was an animal, and in his prime, he was formidable. He should have stopped with Kevin Rooney, and he would have been heavyweight champion for years, but when Don King and Robin Givens got involved, it was all about money. After the Spinks fight, Tyson fired Rooney along with all other staff that comprised the Team Tyson from the beginning. The day Tyson fired Kevin Rooney, there was a cap put on Mike Tyson's development as a fighter. He did not develop anymore beyond that day.

[@paulwilliams8389]

Can't argue with a word of that. He had a bunch of clowns in his corner after he fired Rooney.

[@tfriend9133]

Bruno deserved to lose this match for the excessive holding

[@osesgodsent5995]

It feels like today....the sweetest fight match I have probably ever watched. If u r watching dis match in 2024, gather here

[@pauloyeghe1637]

Bruno was a great Actor.From the moment he stepped into the ring to the times which he screams in a high pitched voice when getting hit by Tyson ...he kept a stiff upper lip performance.

[@mcdonaldplacide522]

as a former sportsman I really enjoyed to watching these guys and yes indeed tyson truly was an reckoning ball🙏

[@hugoleesong]

Tommy Morrison's punditry is great.

[@stevengasssr3010]

Jim Jones the preacher

[@John-pl8fe]

Sadly the last days of Tupac. He really admired Tyson!!

[@levrai944]

This was a different fight before he died. He was shot after the Tyson vs Seldon fight

[@roadtripper8493]

Mike Tyson is a legend.

[@dtutssel]

No, he really does exist.

[@excluyousivite]

Bruno walking out to the ring was like his funeral procession. Look at his face

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Yes he knew he'd taken a beating the first time and probably would do again.

[@stevebowness9435]

Brunos ringwalk must have been hell for him then he had to get in the ring and try and fight

[@stevebowness9435]

Agree, I think Bruno was mentally beaten before the fight started if Tyson hadn't have stopped him, Bruno would've probably been disqualified for persistent holding, either way, Tyson victory

[@paulbranch5535]

Bruno had a detached retina from his fight with Mchall, don king fiddled his medicals so the fight would go ahead!! Bruno went in knowing he could be blinded so held on and defensive as long as he could!!

[@sameertripathi7170]

😂

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

Seems crazy to me now that Mike was just 29 for this re match. I remember the firstone and this like it was yesterday. Half my life ago now. Jeez.

[@carlostv6614]

For me Mike Tyson is the worlds best boxer. Look at the highways and avenues around the world it looks like holy week everytime Tyson fights. He is truly crowd drawer.

[@carlobiendeluna8362]

This Mike Tyson who regain his title would beat Joshua, Fury & Wilder 💯🔥⚠

[@TheWeardale1]

agree - tho, not fury...

[@m-cra1370]

@@TheWeardale1 nah even wilder and Joshua could beat this guy, post prison Tyson never beat a fighter with a heartbeat

[@fitasatrout8273]

Maybe wilder and AJ but definitely not Fury

[@ahmetvic_8124]

Lennox lewis too

[@ahmetvic_8124]

@@fitasatrout8273 Are you serious?

[@TheBlackcular]

Great to see 2pac getting excited at the end as Tyson walks back to dressing room. 👍🏾💪🏾

[@iangillen2841]

I remember staying up to watch this as a kid all the brits thought bruno was gonna win lol

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

I was one of them lol., i think Bruno was psyched out before the opening bell, Tyson did fight well though, probably the last time we saw a glimpse of him at his best.

[@bersanderdiyok1247]

Boxing Fights By Gary Wilson yeah the last very good performance.

[@ShaneHampsheirTV]

My Dad woke me up early in the night to watch it. I was 8 years old. I remember thinking it was a shorter match than I was expecting. This is the first time I’ve watched this match in 24 years!

[@EllisBurton3339]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson Bruno was almost rigid with fear b4 the bell ..

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

@@EllisBurton3339 Absolutely, he was completely psyched out prior to the opening bell.

[@zakvondaniken9327]

Unfortunately for Frank, Mike actually wanted to Box and move his Head this Night.

[@robinkulbay]

One of the few times after ditching Kevin Rooney.

[@Jay-xw9ll]

Luckily Tyson got him out of there quick. Bruno really deserved to win a world title. Unfortunately he really deserved to lose it as well. I don't know what Benn brought to the camp but I've never seen Bruno look so wired before a fight.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

It's easy to make excuses but apparently Bruno entered the fight with a serious injury, a detached retina & was in danger of losing his sight, not sure how he passed the medical prior but when the eye was cut during the opener he practically gave up & offered little in the way of resilience.

[@coteobscur.]

Thanks 🙏 my favorite fight of all time

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Pleasure!

[@stevenlornie1261]

Really? Both fighters not at their peak.

[@coteobscur.]

Yes but just for the moment, return of Tyson release from prison and regaining the championship after 6 years it was like a great come back, but spoiled by non seriousness months later with Holyfield. Actually this fight was his best performance after prison.

[@nmlols]

Awesome furiosity. Mike keeps coming ever since the opening bell.

[@georgeharrison243]

Bruno was never agressive enough!!😊👍👍👍👍💗💖❤

[@TheReesi73]

I agree, if Bruno had the same aggression as Tyson then god help any boxer back then 😂

[@captainmalone3217]

@@TheReesi73 British people

[@rafaelmorales6767]

Everyone have a plan until receive a good punch of iron mike

[@user-gh8is1up9m]

@@TheReesi73 Even if he had the aggression, he didn't have the skill. You brits live in dreamland.

[@headsroll]

That Tyson Walk.....Chills!!!!!!

[@tsrana-vb5rv]

Tyson hitting 1000 times after the ref asked them to break. Even tried to headbutt in round 2. Poor ref. As for Bruno he was terribly slow and robotic. reminds me of AJ

[@Mike-gq5ug]

Mike Tyson making someone as big as Frank Bruno say prayers before the 1st.

[@TalhaMert-ml3xy]

King Mike💯

[@ketchup5344]

"And down goes Bruno......" If ever four words could have been more predictable...... But this was Mike at his best so you can substitute the name Bruno for any boxer that ever lived had they met Mike at his best. Great classic fight thanx for posting!!!👍

[@andrzejurbanski6074]

I LOVE MIKE TYSON 🥊💪👍👊❤️

[@o.d.7551]

TYSON 30 YEARS OLD VERY HANDSOME AND VERY CHARİSMA 🖤🖤🖤🇹🇷

[@andrewgordon777]

Bruno and half of Bruno's supporters had the flag upside down 😁 but at least the fans know how to support!

[@pleystore8667]

Wow! What a big defensive match presented by frank bruno by his tremendous face... and was it bruno appreciating him by hugs after loading each punch🤗

[@markcowley1369]

Tyson was still an absolute beast but, as we saw in his subsequent fights, he appeared and became human. In his early 20s, Tyson was an inhuman, relentless wrecking machine; just compare the movement and pace that he comes out with in the first round of each of his fights against Bruno. Understandably after his long time out of the ring, Tyson's physique had also changed and appeared slightly slimmed down. He was still a formidable boxer but the earlier Tyson, before all the distractions and diversions, was unstoppable. At least we saw peak Tyson because his pure intensity, focus and hunger had already begun to dim prior to his time in prison.

[@Imrankhan-yi5mu]

Did u see Bruno’s loosing face when the ref giving the rules lmao 🤣🤣

[@bedfo7944]

Let it never be forgotten that frank played a huge part in this era. A good man that worked tirelessly to try and achieve his goals. Tyson an ATG ... formidable

[@salfordladcraigedeane2356]

I grew up watching frank Bruno, legend, 😷🌍✌💖😷

[@samkelokhumalo3697]

When Bruno comes out you could see the fear in his eyes.

[@TheMagicianBee]

He was shit scared of Tyson tbh.

[@managersamuel]

That snake Don King in Tyson's corner. That a mess that can't be undone

[@stevebowness9435]

We all know the biggest mistake Tyson made was fire Kevin Rooney and get brainwashed by King

[@Godiahrocky]

My all time favourite boxer Tyson

[@boyninakoro6934]

There will never be another mike tyson .......there will ever be ......i respect u my forever champ..my idol...the ferocious

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

He gave us one last glimpse in this fight.

[@scottwhitley3392]

This was Tysons best performance post prison.

[@isaaczulu5978]

Could see some reflections of the prime mike in this fight!!!

[@anirbanchowdhury8141]

Agreed brother

[@sasamikec5017]

100 years from now people can talk only about mike and maybe ali nobody will remember evander lewis and others

[@WarioSaysSo]

1996-03-16 - MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Frank Bruno, UK (40-4-0, KO's 38) vs. "Iron" Mike Tyson, USA (43-1-0, KO's 37) - 2nd match. - WBC Heavyweight Championship of the World - # Frank Bruno was making his 1st world title defense: 1995 - # Mike Tyson was world ranked: 1# WBA, 2# WBC & 2# IBF. # Tyson entered the fight as a 5-1 favorite to win. # Defending champion Bruno's purse was $6 million - Challenger Tyson purse was $30 million. # The fight was televised live on pay-per-view by Showtime. It generated 1.37 million buys and $58.3 million in PPV revenue. # Bruno was 34 years old - Tyson was 29 years old = 5 years of age difference. # Bruno had height and reach advantage, while Tyson had youth advantage and psychological advantage from previous win. # Bruno was making his first defense of the WBC heavyweight title, which he had won from Oliver McCall six months earlier. It took Bruno 4 tries to win a world title. He had previously lost title fights to Tim Witherspoon, Tyson and Lennox Lewis. # This was Tyson's third fight since being released from prison, where he served three years for a rape conviction. BACKGROUND: On 2 September 1995, Frank Bruno finally became world champion by outpointing WBC Champion Oliver McCall over twelve rounds. In order for Bruno to get the title fight against champion McCall - he had been forced to sign a contract from Don King that signed to get McCall meant he had to face Mike Tyson in his first defense if he won the fight = Bruno won. However, the 1# WBC contender and mandatory challenger was at the time Lennox Lewis, who had won his WBC status back in May 31s 1995 after having knocked-out in 5 rounds the WBC 2# Lionel "The Train" Butler in an WBC Elimination contest was side-stepped. Despite being the 1# contender and mandatory, the WBC allowed Mike Tyson to go ahead to fight Frank Bruno for the WBC world title and controversially agreed with the Don King contract. Lewis filed for court order to protest the decision. The WBC ordered that the winner between Bruno-Tyson would afterwards fight Lewis. AFTERMATH: Bruno performed unusually poorly in what turned out to be his last bout as a professional due to a severe eye injury caused by Tyson, but had shown wear & tear already from his fight with McCall. Bruno was medically examined and advised not to fight again to avoid running the big risk of causing any more damage to it, which could result in permanent blindness. Bruno retired soon after the fight against his will, something that would create depressions in the following years. Mike Tyson on the other hand would not go to fight Lewis and defend his newly won WBC world heavyweight title but instead fight lesser world-wide recognized WBA world heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, a fight that was regarded an easier win and easier pay-day by critics. Lennox Lewis was frustrated and his team once again threatened to go to court to prevent the WBC title to go anywhere else and the WBC sided with Lewis on this case as Tyson was obligated to defend the WBC title against him and would not sanction the WBC title if Tyson fought Seldon. Tyson's team made a deal with a step-a-side fee of $4 million to Lewis and a promise that after Tyson had fought Seldon and unified the WBC/WBA titles, he would accept Lewis's challenge. Lewis accepted the terms. Tyson went ahead and defeated Seldon in a very easy fashion of a 1st round KO that many felt Seldon gave a poor performance and even suspected of taking a dive, something Seldon repeatedly denied was the case. Suddenly short afterwards, Tyson dropped the WBC title all together (similar to Riddick Bowe did in 1992 to Lewis) and would not fight him at all and instead fight WBA 3# Evander Holyfield, now a former 2-time HW world champion and viewed by many to be on decline. Lennox Lewis would on on February 7, 1997 fight WBC 2# Oliver McCall in a long awaited rematch for the now vacant WBC world heavyweight title. This was a fight Lewis wanted just as much as fighting Tyson due to he wanted to avenge his "fluke" loss to McCall who he had ever since his 1994 upset loss claimed was a loss that should never have happened and that he would make sure McCall would pay in a rematch. But McCall had repeatedly declined a rematch to Lewis, until now when both where to fight again for the belt.

[@elijahengland8012]

Mike Tyson was the GOAT....believe

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Pleasure sir, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@itubecollection1623]

No Ali was

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

Holyfield lennox killed him.

[@stevebowness9435]

@@itubecollection1623 agree Ali was the greatest Heavyweight of all time

[@ajm1293]

@@cain527 coward 🙈🙈😂😂

[@Mario_N64]

There were glimpses here of the young Tyson, his hip movement. All his power came from his hips. Tokio Tyson was a flat footed statue.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

This was the last time we were given a glimpse of the Tyson of old, he fought well & rolled back the years.

[@alonsohernandez7474]

Mike Tyson paralizaba las noches con sus peleas grande Mike 🥊🥊

[@cuthbertjolly4859]

Back in the day when I was glued to the tv to watch a championship fight. Not now.

[@MattieBennett]

Frank Bruno is World Champion. ...and it's gone.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Paltry effort from Bruno.

[@rpgman6464]

RIP fight doctor great man

[@matthewgregory2106]

Rip Tommy. One of my favourites.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, BOXING CLASSICS

[@James-th7wb]

Bruno held on for dear life throughout

[@BigMike_RTTV]

It was clear as day that Frank was scared to death

[@qonquererqanquerer1781]

Mike Tyson Combination Absolutely Best Fighter Of All Time The Living Legend, God Keep Him.

[@dilbaghsingh5182]

No match with Tyson. Only another Mike Tyson can defeat this Tyson. Really a great Champion he is. In a boxing match, the defensive strategy can’t make you win and only one has to be offensive.

[@checktheskies5040]

He was beat at the walk in by fear. Frank had the size but Iron Mike had the devastation. Tyson admits he nearly got knocked out by Frank but he couldn't finish him off.

[@naathnaath6377]

As soon as he stopped holding,it was over in 7 seconds. Bruno was a British icon but average at best.

[@patrickminogue9594]

Look Tyson was an excellent heavy weight top 10 for me,I don't think he was ever as good as he was in the 80s but still a phenomenal fighter

[@blood5148]

Mental health is a greater opponent than Tyson. Frank is the best personality to come out of boxing

[@hal2k19]

So has Tyson to

[@LucasSouza-gp5xi]

Tyson e uma máquina de triturar . Uma lenda o mundo nunca vai ter um cara desse dinovo.

[@TheBillaro]

11" reach advantage, 30+ lb. jesus, Mike. wow.

[@paulnicholls1074]

The heavyweight division has never been the same since tyson lost to Douglas it's been a joke we never will see a champ like him just wish cus had hung around a lot longer mike we all miss you in the ring

[@freedom.from_pain]

Yes

[@MrCol104]

We love big Frank. He was a national treasure. Bruno was beaten before he even got into the ring. He looked scared stiff. Don’t think he truly believed he had a chance.

[@wesleypresley1000]

Stiff is the word with Bruno. No lateral movement. If he had this he would've been a great.

[@johnarneriise8510]

Agree with you mate one of our best national treasure buzzing when. He finally got his world title but Tyson just all wrong for him too much speed movement,no shame losing to Tyson in this form , still a legend

[@KingKhan-il3yf]

The bads man off Heavyweight Boxing and the bads man off Hip Hop Tupac legends 🐐 power off there era Thug Life iron Mike

[@eddydrijver8710]

Mike Tyson the best ever ❤

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Masterpiece ever. Great

[@mattdavies8153]

as soon as the ref stopped bruno holding all the time the fight was over.

[@ghosthunter679]

30 years ago ..god I must be old .it seems like yesterday I waiting up for this fight .....and ......hes BACK

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Me too, i can remember staying up all night for this one.

[@Allhakb]

Je me rappelle j'avais 14 ans le match était de folies qu'elle époque qu'elle soirée 🎉

[@brick99670]

If only Bruno had the confidence,He had the body of a god but limited boxing skill and Tyson looked good,he looked brand new.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Bruno was at the end, he went in with a serious injury, a detached retina & was in danger of losing his sight & when the eye was cut in the opener he lost the confidence, to be fair to Bruno this was the only poor performance throughout his career, each fight he had lost previously he was either winning or well into.

[@brick99670]

@@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson I hear you about the retina ,I had mine detached and now after a failed operation I'm blind In that eye

[@peterparsons2414]

Bruno was never in the class of Tyson, but hey he got paid to get beat up.

[@GeezzyNoriega]

He was the champion he had to fight t0 defend his title