Iron Mike Tyson - Top 5 Notable Wins

[@bjh7924]

WBA, WBC, IBF & Lineal world champion at age 21. The baddest man on the planet 🥊🌍

[@dansden10]

The definition of undisputed champion of the world

[@melvynsngltn27]

All against paper champions 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@isaacjenkins762]

say that to his face. clearly tyson is nothing compared to your greatness

[@Betrayerslayer]

An enigma.

[@30over3]

@@melvynsngltn27 "Paper" champions who were coming off their best wins against competition that would fare well in any era. Don't sleep on the 80's son. The decade was chock full of talent from top to bottom with Larry Holmes owning the first half and Tyson obliterating the second half.

[@rolfo728]

Whether he's the best or not is a whole different story, he really was the most exciting boxer ever, that's for sure.

[@flashrabbit9]

It’s not really a story he’s nowhere near the best by any metric , one of the most exciting and popular though yes he’s in my top 3 favourite boxers all time and if I was being biased he would sneak into the top 10 heavyweights at 9 or 10

[@derroboterdelfin3427]

@@flashrabbit9 i think one metric where he would be a top contender, is who wins if its prime vs prime. I think even Ali would have had problems with prime mike. Everyone would have.

[@Creativemnds]

Well said

[@Creativemnds]

@@flashrabbit9 because of longevity? I think I'd have him around 6th with the pomp tyson

[@Drago-tp3qb]

hmmm i think George Foreman and Sonny Liston could compete for that aswell, Mikes aura was so great aswell

[@Ryan-lx6oh]

Yeah I agree the Spinks fight was Tyson at his absolute peak, wasn't quite the same without Rooney in his corner.

[@ald1050]

I 100% agree. After Rooney he stopped Jabbing and moving his head and was never at his peak fitness. It was a shame.

[@yellowmanz614]

Spinks was a sitting duck.. he froze.. came for a pay check.. Tyson in 2002 would of destroyed Spinks in 1 round. just as fast.. the spinks fight isn't a measuring stick to Tysons ability because Tyson didn't have to do anything. just walk across the ring and throw punches and spinks was gone.

[@MaccaveliPL]

@@yellowmanz614 It was impressive nothertheless. Remember Spinks beat the great Larry Holmes in their first fight (Holmes was robbed in the second). He also beat Holmes himself (in shady circumstances but still) so the lineage was his fair and square. However, TYson's resume is laughable when you compare him to other greats.

[@doublespinkid2093]

i not surprised he beat spinks but I'm amazed he wrecked him that fast

[@raiderbro8663]

@@yellowmanz614 yeah I have to give tyson at least that one. Spinks was intimidated sure, but tyson did that. To see a not just a pro boxer but a hof fighter (sure as a lhw, but tyson wasn't that big either) be psyced out by a 21 yr old (not exact with his age here) makes it impressive within context

[@DJ_Joe_DC]

Big up Rummy, always love a “Rummys corner” video! 👍🥊

[@AndyHugRetro]

THIS is Rummy's Corner! Nothing I like to hear more when I check KZbin

[@actualbeardy6285]

I really like this series! Thought about doing Sonny Liston? Many people don't know much about him other than two Floyd Patterson wins, a Cleveland Williams win and a Ali loss twice

[@TFB97]

Great shout!

[@indieheadtony5162]

Tyson is Comfortably Top 5 to me. To be completely impartial you have to seperate his career into two parts 1985-1991 & 1995-2005. Tyson was 41-1 before his 4 and half years inactivity. During the years 19985-1991 he became The Youngest Heavyweight Champion in History. The First Heavyweight to Unify the belts from the WBC, WBA & IBF. He is the last Heavyweight that was P4P number 1. He beat 10 of the top 11 fighters during that time, the 11th being the lineal. He made 10 title defences. He beat the best fighters around that through time, espectially the internet age have been criminally underrated. Think about this Tyson Fury is 30-0 and is 32-33 years old. Tyson was 41-1 at 25 and had accomplished all of that. To overlook that is just plain wrong. If you can't be impartial you shouldn't comment. i'm more of a Holmes, Ali and Lennox fan so it isn't a fanboy here i'm just a person that has no agenda against him.

[@marcodevries4481]

I grew up with Tyson unleashed on the boxing scene. I feel blessed. He was inspiring especially since he usually KOd boxers twice his size.

[@theboxingbookreview8044]

What a pleasant surprise from Rummy this morning. The excitement Tyson generated was incredible.

[@decorbolton]

always makes my day when Geoffrey drops a video ,long may it continue

[@Anna-tl6oz]

Excellent as always, Rummy!

[@margaretsmallallan28]

I agree Annabelle, and I watch all Mike Tyson's earlier fights in awe, at the power behind all of his knockout punches! ..............old Tich.

[@HalDanGhor]

Tyson is more than special. He never lost to anyone below 6 foot 2 inches and a half. He fought a lot of guys who were bigger than him.

[@Sonny-oq1km]

Please make a Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, James Toney and Evander Holyfield top 5 notable wins Rummy

[@Michael-vq4co]

No

[@Dorian_Gray83]

Yes

[@dontworryaboutme6410]

He did holyfield

[@craigsutton3787]

The way that you expose the criticism , and shows how it affects BOTH FIGHTERS , is AMAZING #godswork

[@ebrown112]

i’m grateful for every rummy contribution. this vid especially bc (no surprise) i love iron mike. i grew up in nyc in the 90s, enough said. we love many other fighters too, but there’s only one mike tyson. nothing like the social experience of a prime tyson fight night.

[@joshuasweeney7864]

This is what i needed to go with Breakfast this morning

[@dempsey138]

Always happy to see new posts from you. Love your work!

[@BruceWayne-st1hm]

Rummy's Corner deserves more subs!

[@hamdanfalcon]

Rummy’s corner we need more of these videos. 🥊🥊

[@harliv2571]

There's no other video I would have loved more from Rummy (probably). Mike Tyson was by far one of the best boxers if you see him in his prime. Such a vicious and ferocious man was destroyed by the likes of Don King and his associates. When he had Cus d Amato and Kevin Rooney by his side he was an unstoppable beast, not because he won every fight with em but the way he fought his opponents. Gladly Mike has overcome so many difficult situations in his life, and is finally able live happily.

[@LissaBroyles]

I'm tired of hearing about "prime" Tyson. A prime that lasted 3-4 years in a 20 year career during arguably the weakest era in heavyweight history... #overhyped #overrated.

[@theinformationbomber7102]

@@LissaBroyles you know nothing then fool

[@nickv2601]

@@LissaBroyles Nah dawg.

[@mde5469]

This channel should be on tv 100%

[@liamroskell8055]

Imagine doing this video for Deontay Wilder in 20 years time. 1. Luis Ortiz 1 2. Bermanie Stivern 1 3. Arthur Spilka 4. Luis Ortiz 2 5. Dominic Breezeale But there is still a section of the Boxing community that want to call Wilder a Great and a Future HOF.😂😂😂

[@ThemChosenGamers]

I only know 2 names on that list

[@anthonyramani4661]

@@ThemChosenGamers I don't know any names.

[@rolfo728]

1 - His ego 2 - His delusion 3 - His chicken legs 4 - His costume (it was too heavy for his chicken legs) 5 - His spiked water

[@citizengain]

5ft9 Charlie Zelenoff

[@jdgaabjj]

@Bronze Dosser I didn't realised u were be sarcastic til I saw ur username

[@MultiHinrik]

Thank you so much for all the great videos Rummy!

[@mider-spanman5577]

Mike Tyson Is one of the most recognizable boxes of all time and is always on everybody’s list the boxers they like. He always made for an entertaining fight and a lot of people say they almost revered him as a god in his prime.

[@thebteamm]

People really shit on Tyson for only beating "tomato cans" but as Rummy has said before, the division line-up during Tyson's reign wasn't anything he had control over. While he did have one of the fastest fall offs of any HW champ, he still showed off a tremendous amount of skill, prowess and success at such a young age. The win over Holmes is also discounted by fans and while Larry was obviously out of his prime physically, his technique and experience was able to carry him through the elite level and yet Tyson beat him relatively easily. There's more I could say and I trust I'll have to do so when defending my personal views to those who respond to this comment, all that I ask is that you actually give a decent argument and not waste my time.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

The issue with Holmes wasn't his age, it was that he was out of shape. He basically retired at that point and got lulled into that fight by Don King for the payday. And even then he didn't get a full training camp. The Holmes that fought Holyfield and Mercer later on he was in much better shape and was training full time. Still, Tyson was impressive against Larry.

[@fiucik1]

You're absolutely right, but... What piss me off, when people say, that if only Mike Tyson didn't fire Rooney... But that actually WAS in his control... There were many boxers, who changed trainers, and still performed great at an elite level. Holyfield for example. If only Mike didn't lose his focus, if only he trainded properly, if only this, if only that... But that's also very important in boxing, to stay mentally strong and hungry, to not let people like King ruined you. The division line-up during his reign you said, but what about after? Who's fault is that Holyfield faced his as late as 96'? Evanders? There were many great boxers, when Tyson was around and young(Holy, Bowe, Lewis, Foreman for example) and Mike either didn't face them, or got stopped by them... And when you look purely at his boxing skills, he wasn't flawless either. Even the so called "prime" Tyson. He really struggled with Quick Tillis, who wasn't an elite boxer, and actually wasn't as tall as some fighters Mike faced...

[@jacobh7188]

Still doesn't change the fact that he fought bums, regardless if it wasn't his fault or not. If Tyson's win over a 40 yo Holmes was impressive, then in your logic, Holme's win over a Parkinson's Ali (who was also nearly 40 years old) must of been "discounted" as well lol

[@muder0989]

People do seem to discount his win over Larry but facts are facts mike tyson is the only man who ever knocked out Larry Holmes. Not even earnie shavers can make that claim (two of larry Holmes greatest performances)

[@BiggieBigLnPac]

90% of his opponents in the 80's where full blown tomato cans.. his record is online for all to see.. his first 27 figths where against cab drivers like lorenzo boyd 15 wins 5 losses.. mike jameson 21 wins 21 losses etc etc.. he then stepped up in his 28th fight and took on an inactive berbick who was never a great fighter and had already lost several fights, mike destroyed him in 2, Mike then won a 12 round desision against james smith who also had multiple losses (19 wins 5 losses at the time).. Mike then fought a washed up pinklon thomas who had sever well documented drug and alcohol problems and was coming off a loss to berbick, Mike then fought undefeated tony tucker over 12 rounds, tucker was probably the best he faced in the 80's.. mike then had 4 more fights (old holmes, lightheavyweight spinks, tony tubbs and carl williams) before being kod by james douglas in ten rounds.

[@RodionRomanovic11]

i can listen to Rummy talk boxing all day !!

[@easytofool]

I often cite the pinky thomas fight as what I consider to be prime tyson. Agree on the Holmes win being very impressive. Nice vid

[@MrWizzleTeets]

Pinky was kinda past it at that point due to drugs. Not anywhere near as tough a fight as it could have been. Berbick had outpointed him before that.

[@BiggieBigLnPac]

Thomas was one his best performances, Unlike berbick or spinks.. Tyson actually had to work for the win. Spinks came to lay down.. berbick just stood in front of him.. suicide.

[@bruh_1627]

@@MrWizzleTeets tyson was the only man to ever ko him Holyfield bowe morrison couldnt do that and they fought him after tyson already beat him up

[@linuswang6572]

@@BiggieBigLnPac Pinkie? A nice first round and a brutal ko6, but Tyson wan out-jabbed for long stretched in rounds 3, 4 & 5. Tyson himself wasn't happy with his own peformance .

[@anonymous8780]

@@BiggieBigLnPac Berbick and Spinks were throwing bombs but Tyson's defense and counterpunching were too good.

[@dsaint9264]

Man he had some power when he was younger,still does

[@mikeygallos5000]

Mike Tyson is the reason I became addicted to Boxing. Rummy's Corner is the reason the addiction continues 😁 🥊

[@lisar3006]

I have had so many people say Tyson had no boxing skill and was just a big puncher. Nothing could be further from the truth Tyson was a technical fighter with a big punch. I liked how he did that Studer before throwing his left hook and catching the counter uppercut with his right.

[@ReservoirPunk]

Mike's toughest opponent was his back... Spinal.

[@freddymars2014]

*Thpinal

[@machiavelllli]

Best Boxing KZbinr hands down. Love every video.

[@wyldshot666]

Rummy, you're spot on. I love your boxing analysis and knowledge. Truth be told...Iron Mike had guys beaten before they got into the ring. But yeah, Spinks and Holmes have never been stopped in their career until Mike Tyson.

[@kencunningham3710]

I've never seen a really good angle of Tyson's knockout punch on Spinks. Not sure one exists.

[@zaxtt.p8241]

spinx was willing to jump to run out of there, so many do not see a great fight there

[@lisar3006]

look at Spinks eyes when he was on his back that is all you need to know there was a punch.

[@charleslowe522]

@@zaxtt.p8241 Not a great fight, but great stakes. It has to be ranked in Tyson's top wins because he destroyed the lineal heavyweight champion of the world.

[@dominiquepereirapalacios7031]

You can see the punch land and the head turn in the next video, at 14:44: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGi8gJKDn85_n7M I don't know what the hell are you not seeing there.

[@anonymous8780]

@@zaxtt.p8241 Myth. Spinks came to fight, Tyson's defense and counterpunching was too good.

[@2JustJoin]

My No.1 boxer to rewatch. The fights sometimes look like a movie fights with that power, especially the 15 fights or so.

[@HowardHughes33]

My top 5 1. Michael Spinks 2. Larry Holmes 3. Trevor Berbick 4. Tony Tubbs 5. Pinklon Thomas

[@Garyjorges79]

I like when he fought Donnie Long! ! The Interview was great before the fight also.

[@pascalscherr5206]

I know it's a good thing Long didn't hit Tyson, 'cause he hit at least as hard as him, if not harder

[@carlesq.]

hahaha i had to read that twice,i thought you said donny lalonde hahaha

[@Howard7075]

Glad you're back always waiting in anticipation for your next video rummy's corner. I'm from Brooklyn and a Mike Tyson fan but I often wonder what would have happened Mike Tyson fights a prime Larry Holmes.

[@senorfish2503]

Great stuff Rummy!! You're the best with boxing history/ content on here.

[@D2Kprime]

A lot of people claim Tyson was "overrated," but he spent his prime-years in the slammer so it's hard to gauge how good he _could_ have been. We never got to see Tyson against Mercer, Morrison, Moorer, Bowe, McCall, or Foreman. Having some of those names on his resume would have gone a long-way. I think Riddick Bowe would have had his lunch, but the rest of those guys I think a *prime* Mike Tyson could have beaten. I think he would have easily beaten Buster Douglas in a rematch as well. There is no shame to losing to Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis. Those are two of the greatest of all-time and they both lost to guys not even on Tyson's level. Lennox Lewis got put on his ass TWICE with guys not as good as Tyson. So I think the whole "overrated" deal is a misnomer. In his prime, a focused Mike Tyson was the most-dangerous fighter that ever stepped in the ring. Not-focused Tyson..............yeah he can be beat.

[@melvynsngltn27]

Easily beat Douglas? I doubt that. I wouldn't be surprised if he lost again. He still would of lost to Holyfield regardless when they fought

[@MattanzaMafiaFedora]

Great list, Rummy. Please do the top 5 notable wins for Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton next!

[@thespacecowboy-oz8hz]

Ricky Hatton? Forget him, I want rummy to do a video on the real "hit man" tommy hearns.

[@herbertjager6409]

Great Video again Rummy! I am a great boxing and Tyson Fan. I read some books about him and tried to understand his career. The loss of Jim Jacobs in 1988 and Cus Damato in 1986 seemed to have a great impact on his career. He fired Kevin Rooney after the Spinks fight, what in my opinion was his greatest fault. I totally agree with your Top 5.

[@DanielHuman1996]

I was living in England for the 1st Razor Ruddock fight, and I remember listening to it live on the radio!

[@GL-ne8eq]

How can you prove that this comment is true? #woke

[@18pablo88]

Rummy continues with top content

[@sodthong]

Found Rummy during lockdown, all the brilliant video's preserved my sanity...

[@Leo-vi7tt]

Great video Rummy this is my top 5 Mike Tyson’s greatest fights 1-. Michael Spinks 2-. Larry Holmes 3-. José Ribalta 4-. Pinklon Thomas 5-. James Tillis

[@mistermyron9174]

Idk why but I love eating and watching this channel

[@CyclingHudson]

I agree Rummy, well done with the video and stay safe!

[@fiucik1]

At last! Thanks Rummy! You're tha man!

[@jimmytizityify]

Best boxing channel love your videos

[@j-rox8551]

Your List was pretty bang on i wouldn't have had Bruno in my top 5 even tho it was a Great performance 5. Berbick was hyped beating a 26-0 champion in Pinlon Thomas who had HOF fighters on his resume 4. Razor Ruddock ✌ Ruddock stood up to Mike and Broke his bones that was Mike's gut check moment 3. Toney Tucker was Mike's best opponent to that date beat prime Oliver MCcall, Orlin Norris and was had just stopped Buster Douglas and could match Mike for skill 2. Larry Holmes because of the Devastating fashion and because he went on to beat an unbeaten Mercer, 1. Michael Spinks because he was the Olympic Champion undisputed LHW Champion and was the legit Linial HW Champion and beat Holmes twice and was unbeaten in his own right. Thats my top 5 anyway

[@josemedinasgamefowlpage5988]

I still watched it all either way I can’t get enough rummy!!!!

[@Asalieri2]

Rummy, I can't wait to see your assessment of Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr

[@nitelad]

Same here

[@sebastianquilt]

Nice! I particularly loved his bout with James Tillis. His performance in that was poetry, and Tillis was one of the few worthy opponents he had then. Awesome fight!

[@seanmagee1]

Razor Ruddock x 2 should be in there too. Tyson fought him when no one else wanted to.

True

[@garryjones1776]

Definitely, Razor is far more impressive than Bruno.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

I agree, but let's not overrate Ruddock. Lewis blasted him out of there with ease.

[@fiucik1]

Yea, big tough Ruddock, and then comes Lennox Lewis and blasts him in 2 rounds...

[@shauntaylor6040]

Agree because Ruddock was a very dangerous opponent.

[@HatianHurricane]

Great video!

[@drazenfx]

I remember when he was in his prime. We did not bet on whether he would win the fight. We bet what round he would the knock his opponent out. What other fighter was like that

[@pascalscherr5206]

Golota and Bruno 1 shouldn't have been picked but they are honorable mentions in my book

[@GrubKiller436]

The fight with Michael Spinks was insane. Michael Spinks was not a nobody. Spinks beat Larry Holmes. If Mike Tyson didn't exist, he would've went on to become a legendary name. But Mike made one of the greatest fighters look like a fool. Who the hell does that? Mike Tyson was at his peak; he had the eye of the tiger. The fight only lasted one round. That is my pick for the most notable win for Mike Tyson. It's one thing to win against your opponent across 12 rounds. It's another to beat them in one round.

[@awilliams4018]

Great work as always Rummy. 🖒

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

Liked while the ads still played, rummy is a Legend

[@sagesarabia5053]

SUPER EXCITED TO WATCH THIS

[@Mich43l-1]

From italy greetings to rummy thank you for your work thank you really

[@jasonellis9777]

Great video. I’m not sure what fight I would replace but I would have to put the Biggs fight in there. If you remember that was one of the most anticipated fights of Mike’s “first” career. Biggs was actually favoured by many to win. Larry Merchent included. What a fun series this could be! Would love to see a Marvelous Marvin one. He had so many it would definitely be a tough list to make! Thank you!

[@angeloiodice9304]

James "Bonecrusher" Smith put on a decent performance with the "prime" Mike Tyson. James was a good 12 years Mike's senior. Anyone who went the distance with "Prime Mike" must be considered to have some skill and talent. Smith failed to really go after Mike and played a very defensive fight. How many could even do that at that time?

[@billybob9961]

Five great picks and in really good order

[@curtisjackson7742]

Great video to start my day! Ali and tyson are my favorite heavyweights of all time!💯

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

First Bruno fight was 5 rounds and hard fought. Tyson even got hurt and could have been in trouble at one point. In the rematch he was facing an improved world champion Frank Bruno and completely dominated him within 3. Unpopular opinion but this may have been the best Tyson ever was.

[@petertr2000]

@Rajyavardhhana ye I agree with this, Bruno might have had the title at the time, but it was the tail of his career. He was far more dangerous in their first fight.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Problem was Bruno straight up feared Mike. He fought scared and wanted no part of being in there.

[@joejoyce9979]

@Rajyavardhhana ye But i though Mike was shot in 1996 ''he was never the same after prison'' as his fans claim.

[@joejoyce9979]

Rigged election - i agree 100%.. i've been saying for a long time mikes prime was actually after prison.. there's no way 205lb journeyman like james tillis would've lasted 10 rounds with 90's mike.. nor would mitch green, tony tucker or james smith..or joe ribalta.

[@ald1050]

@Rajyavardhhana ye Yep Bruno was shot in 1996 and just did not perform on the night.

[@joecramerone]

Thank you Rummy! Boxing fans rejoice!

[@rugerREL07]

That LH win really looks a lot better now once you’ve put the context to it

[@azzurro8233]

Great vid as usual Rummy, fully agree with the order!

[@carltongraham5727]

Going by this Iconic platform Rummys Corner, who else agree that without doubt Iron Mike is the best coming with excitement and Intrigue since Ali!

[@stevus23]

Another fantastic video Rummy!

[@DragonleeX]

Great countdown !! And also great channel !! Congrats !!

[@charleslowe522]

Awesome work Rummy. 1. Michael Spinks - (he was still the undefeated lineal champ and Tyson was recognized as the lineal champ after this) 2. Tony "TNT" Tucker - (IMHO Tony Tucker was the best heavyweight Tyson beat in his career. The version of Tucker that fought Tyson gives most heavyweights a tough. Unfortunately Tucker fail into the evil of coke and that would destroy the rest of Tucker's career) 3. Larry Holmes - (same premise as you Rummy, Mike Tyson was the only fighter with the speed and power to catch Holmes and this was the only time Holmes was stopped in his 30 year career) 4. Trevor Berbeck - (Berbeck was known to have a good chin and decent skills and Mike destroyed him with ease and this was Tyson's first title shot 4 months and some change after his 20th birthday) 5. Frank Bruno II - (there was talk of Bruno getting a rematch with Tyson in 1989 because Bruno had done better against Tyson than anyone predicted and at the time as a 15 year old I laughed and said it would be a waste of time. I must say I would've laughed even harder and probably called you every loser in the book if you'd told me after Tyson beat Bruno that first there would be a rematch, it would be 7 years later and Bruno would be the champion. I'm not sure how many people watching knew this was a rematch. Tyson looked devastating in this fight, destroying Bruno and winning back a portion of the heavyweight title)

[@davidgonzalez5044]

Tony Tucker was a beast he last twelves round whit prime tyson that was a great match and last twelves round whit prime lennox Lewis too

[@TheSupinesmokey]

Tucker was a very good fighter

[@tjacted1]

Michael Spinks !!! Without a doubt,, Just as good as Champion Usyk we have today..

[@albertovelezjr]

Rummy’s the best! Thanks for this great video. There are so many great fighters. would love see these breakdown done by you (JC Chavez, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones, Jr., Duran, etc,). Keep them coming👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@19tc85]

Honorable Mention: Francois Botha. Coming off of back-to-back losses to Holyfield, the commission voted in favor to restore Tyson's boxing license in Oct. 1998, after having his license rescinded by the NSAC more than a year prior. The fight with Botha was suppose to be a walk over for Tyson. Instead, Botha had his way with him for most of the 5 rounds, until Tyson shortened up his straight right and got the stoppage.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Hope all is well everyone, as well as can be in 2020. Thanks for all the cool boxing videos Rum 😊👍

[@amascia8327]

Thanks. I appreciate boxing more because of your excellent work.

[@Dracbrewer]

100% Accurate To Me, Couldn't find a single difference in my opinion. If Tyson Stayed Focused with Rooney throughout His career, I believe His Reign would have been a much more spectacular story/Legacy ! I believe that most would believe me that Tyson's Peek-a-boo style left him right after the Spinks fight where as, He was in His top form as a Champion. As soon as King, His serious sexual / Marriage troubles, Prison/rape conviction , drug use, depression, religion/racism influences, distracted Tyson from His Original Boxing style and Concentration and Confidence and Character. I mean lets face it, He lost those things after leaving Rooney. Boxing / Fighting more dirty when frustrated, Like a Street Brawler & Flat footed. That Bouncing Menace / Pep in His step of confidence and character was Gone, Gone with Cus... & Gone with Rooney. Everything about Tyson had changed except for that Physical power he had Dynamite in Both hands. One more thing I would like to respectively say: I think Mike Tyson Had the potential to be the Greatest of ALL TIME.

[@melvynsngltn27]

Not really he made his name off of some pretty average fighters, Tyson was never prepared for guys like Douglas, Holyfield and Lennox Lewis who trained to beat Tyson, since he was never fully tested we don't know how good he really was

[@gp7205]

5. Razor ruddock 2 4. Frank Bruno 2 3. Trevor B 2. Michael spinks 1. Tony tucker (really really underrated heavyweight at the time... could have give any HW trouble at that time)

[@Irons76]

Love these videos. Keep it up 👍

[@Davross]

The Tony Tubbs win was also a great performance. Gets overlooked because of Tubbs weight but he was a pretty skilled fighter.

[@lordvanilly3311]

terrible performance by mike. tubbs was boxing tysons ears off until he got caught with that big left hook.

[@theinformationbomber7102]

@@lordvanilly3311 naah you know nothing

[@nino_lama]

I love how the naysayers dismiss a prime Tyson nowadays. The man was a machine back then.

[@tonylove4800]

Watch the video and you will. Nobodies, a scared light heavy and a true great way past his best.

[@trctdon1]

You do an excellent job. Thank you 👍

[@zarkonaydenov3137]

Another great one Rummy Keep up the good work.Here is my top 5 5. vs Bota (ugly win but a viral one, return ) 1999 4.Mitch Green 1986 ( make him more popular , they had a beef and Mike came out on top) 3.vs Peter McNealy (return !) 2. vs Tony TNT Tucker (great fight against a smooth operator in the face of Tucker) 1. VS Trevor Berbick (not only becoming champion but also gain revenge for Ali ) 1986

[@spreadeagle2561]

As always great work Rummy.As you say there are other fights that could have made your list. Tyson vs Ruddock II,vs Botha (great one-punch finish by Tyson) vs Thomas (great combination punching by Tyson ) , vs Tubbs (another great one-punch finish) and vs Biggs ( a clinic in cold-blooded destruction ). Apart from Muhammad Ali, Tyson has to be the most naturally gifted fighter in heavyweight history.

[@purvalama6540]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL😍

[@kalas2320]

The difference between Holmes coming out of 2-year retirement with 4-5 weeks of preparation to fight Tyson and Holmes regularly training and fighting Mercer is significantly huge. Totally different fighters.

[@Ehrle6969]

Holmes was affraid and didnt want to fight But Don king convinced him with 4 milion dollars so holmes agreed at the end.

[@Skarloc10]

The Eastern Assasin truely had a heart of a champions to step in the ring with Iron Mike at this stage of his career and continuing to fight after thos knockdowns. Respect Larry!

[@peterpartridge3612]

I feel his win over Andrew Golata deserves an honorable mention... Golata is very underrated and more dangerous than many of the opponents mentioned in the video

[@stanettiels7367]

The sharpest, most explosive, most exciting Heavyweight ever to lace up the gloves. Love the guy. The one. The only. Iron Mike Tyson.

[@ronniefoster9467]

Look what you've started Rummy. Love him or hate him, in years to come when people talk about top heavyweights. Mike Tyson's name will always be on the tip of most people's lips.

[@vantheman1238]

Tyson who beat Berbick in ‘86 would have been a handful for any of the greats. Imagine if that Tyson that night would have fought the Holyfield from their first fight. Can only see one winner and that would be Tyson. He hadn’t lost and at age 20 was at his peak! Not sure even a “juiced” Holyfield would have lived with him.

[@SSR175]

Donovan "Razor" Ruddock made Mike Tyson dig deep and the two fights would go on to prove to everyone that he could take bombs while throwing bombs and come out on top. The Ruddock fights are my favourite Tyson wins. That was the most determined Tyson.

[@bestboutgaming3212]

People underrate Mike's fight with Andrew Golota as well. During those years Golota was a killer, Mike not in his prime still managed to break him to the point Golota forfeited.

[@garrettmarshall7664]

I agree it's a shame it was overturned because of fucking weed he deserves that W on his resume

[@lordvanilly3311]

Mike was way stronger and had a lot more power in those years then he did in the 80's.. yet he wasn't as explosive or sharp.c] his punch power in the late 90's was off the charts.

[@Chess613]

Great video, Rummy. I would have thrown in the Marvis Frazier knockdown as well.

[@ceesklumper]

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