How old is Mike Tyson and when was his last fight?
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How old is Mike Tyson and when was his last fight?

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Mike Tyson, one of the most iconic yet infamous names in boxing, is get back in the ring for a controversial match against YouTuber-turned-boxer and universally controversial figure Jake Paul.

Nicknamed “The Baddest Man on the Planet” earlier in his career, Tyson certainly is no stranger to controversy. He is 31 years older than Paul, but still packs a heavyweight punch for the match, which goes live on November 15 after four years of planning – and a unexpected delay when Tyson’s injury flare-up derailed the original July fight date.

Tyson is now ready to explode.

“I’m not saying this from an egotistical perspective. I’m just saying you have a YouTuber who has 70 million fans. No champion has that many fans. And I’m the greatest fighter since the beginning of life, so what does that mean now? It does an explosion of excitement,” Tyson recently explained when asked why he wanted to take Paul in the ring. “That’s what life is all about: making the biggest impact before you die.”

Whether you’re coming into the fight as a Jake Paul fan who doesn’t know much about Tyson, an old boxing fan who needs a refresher, or a casual observer who just wants to know what the hell is going on, here’s what you need to remember Tyson’s fight record and what went down in his last professional boxing match.

How old is Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966 and is 58 years old.

He made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18, knocking out Hector Mercedes in the first round of their fight on March 6, 1985.

Tyson won his first 19 fights by knockout, 16 of them in the first round, and became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986 when he KO’d titleholder Trevor Berbick. He went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987-1990.

That means he was a heavyweight champion long before Jake Paul was even born. Paul was born on January 17th, 1997 and is now 27 years old. There are 31 years between Paul and Tyson.

When was Mike Tyson’s last fight?

Mike Tyson’s last fight was an exhibition match against boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. on November 28, 2020 and was not part of the official competition. The eight-round bout had a no-knockout clause and ended in a somewhat controversial split draw, with boxing fans favoring Tyson as the winner.

What does Jones have to say about Tyson’s odds in the Jake Paul fight? In one recent interviewthe boxing fan said Tyson was “just as strong as ever” and “very elusive” during their 2020 fight. When it comes to Paul’s chances, Jones asked a simple question: “If Jake Paul fought Tommy Fury, how the hell is he going to beat Mike Tyson?”

So, it’s only been about four years since Mike Tyson was last in the ring, but it wasn’t a competitive match. If we talk about Tyson’s last professional fight, we have to rewind much further, back to the mid-2000s.

When was Mike Tyson’s last professional fight?

It has been 24 years since Mike Tyson’s last professional fight, which took place on June 11, 2005, against Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride. Tyson was nearing the end of his long career after serving time in prison for rape and with several controversies in the ring (including the infamous night he bit Evander Holyfield’s ear). The McBride fight took place at the MCI Center in Washington, DC, and was billed as Tyson’s opportunity to make a comeback following his loss to Danny Williams the previous year. But that, as you know, is not what happened.

What happened in Mike Tyson’s last fight?

The short version? Tyson lost the fight and quit boxing in the aftermath.

The longer version is that the fight against Kevin McBride ended when Mike Tyson’s corner threw in the towel after the sixth round. Tyson struggled to maintain his stamina throughout the bout and visibly tired, while McBride leaned on his size advantage and wore Tyson down. The loss was a stark contrast to the explosive dominance Tyson displayed in his prime, his professional career ending with a whimper, not a bang. You can read ESPN’s full recap of Tyson’s latest pro fight here.

“I don’t have the guts to be in this sport anymore,” Tyson said after the fight. “I don’t want to disrespect the sport I love. My heart isn’t in this anymore. I’m sorry for the fans who paid for this. I wish I could have done better. I want to move on with my life. It’s time to move on with my life and be a father, take care of my children.”

In a recent interview with The sunTyson’s last opponent said: “Getting in the ring with Mike Tyson was like a dream come true for me … Dreams do happen and that was my fairy tale. It is a great claim to fame to say that I have beaten the most feared the man in the world.

“Fair dues to Jake Paul for getting in the ring with him,” McBride added. “I don’t think Jake realizes it’s another level.”

What is Mike Tyson’s fight record?

Mike Tyson (50-6) retired with a professional record of 50 wins (44 by knockout), 6 losses and 2 no-contests.


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