37) Carl Williams TKO1: US Fight Commentary TV -
v Carl Williams 21 July 1989 Atlantic City [r1] Ooohhh … It was … a left hook … US fight commentary
38) Buster Douglas Lost KO10: Bill Clayton - Hall of Fame TV - US Fight Commentary - ESPN: Behind the Fights TV - Mike Tyson - Cus d’Amato - Jack Newfield -
When Tyson got to Japan he was fat and out of shape. He starved himself – literally starved himself – so he would not look ridiculous. And as a result of that I believe he was very weak. Bill Cayton, Tyson’s first manager
Nobody gave him [Douglas] a chance. The world sat back and waited for the inevitable Tyson victory. After a few rounds it was becoming apparent that this was no ordinary Tyson fight. This was by far the most punishment Tyson had taken ... In the tenth, the unthinkable happens. Hall of Fame: The Upsets, ESPN
At the time the defeat was earth-shattering. ibid.
Now he was fighting every three or four months. ibid.
v James Buster Douglas 11th February 1990 WBA WBC IBF Heavyweight Tokyo Japan [r1] … I’m surprised Buster’s moving so well … Tyson has done no real damage … Couple of right hands by Douglas … another … [r2] … Some talk here he’s [Tyson] not as sharp … Right hand by Douglas inside … First good body shot he’s [Tyson] thrown … and two more good rights … [r3] … Good left to the body by Tyson … Douglas still out-landing Tyson …Right hand by Tyson moving in … Another right hand to Tyson’s head … [r4] … Douglas still landing the jab … Tyson seems less aggressive … Right hand by Douglas … a left and a right … [r5] … Tyson lands a jab … Right hand by Douglas … another right hand and Tyson seems to be wobbled … eye partially closed … [r6] … Another right-hand uppercut by Tyson; Douglas doesn’t appear hurt … Tyson winging inside … [r7] … Eerily silent … Douglas with another right hand … left jabs … [r8] … Tyson is averaging only 23 punches a round … He’s [Douglas] starting to back Mike up … How easily Douglas is dominating … There’s the right hand uppercut and down goes Douglas … [r9] … Douglas comes back with a left and a right … Solid right cross [Tyson] … Left and right and Tyson is wobbling … and again the champion wobbles back to the ropes … [r10] … What a right hand by Tyson … What an uppercut by Douglas and down goes Tyson. It’s over! Mike Tyson has been knocked out … The biggest upset in the history of Heavyweight championship boxing. US fight commentary
A 47/1 underdog. ESPN Behind the Fights, s/a Mike Tyson’s Most Shocking Defeat
There is no way I can lose. Mike Tyson, pre-fight interview
Big-time drug deals. The rap music world ... Around with Don King ... And that environment began to erode all the good work that had been done during the years. Jack Newfield, journalist
39) Henry Tillman KO1: US Fight Commentary TV -
v Henry Tillman 16th June 1990 Nevada [r1] … Mike Tyson is a 1/2 favourite to knock out his opponent in the first round … What happens when he gets hit? … Solid right hand by Tyson to the body … Tillman staggers backward … Right to the face of Tillman … That will be enough. US fight commentary
40) Alex Stewart TKO1: UK Fight Commentary TV -
v Alex Stewart 8th December 1990 New Jersey [r1] ... Tyson really letting the punches go and that’s it. UK fight commentary
41) Donovan Ruddock Points 12: Ali v Tyson: Who Was Greatest? TV - Mike Tyson - 9/11 Tapes -
Just about everyone in Boxing was enraged when the referee stopped the fight in Round Three. Ali or Tyson: Who Was Greatest?
But Tyson’s pre-fight antics seemed a foreshadowing of the trouble to come. Tyson’s image as a clown grew when he showed up at a press conference on a stretcher. There were reports he had thrown a toaster at Don King. ibid.
I’ve got out of bed with girls to fight you. Mike Tyson pre-fight interview
45) Frank Bruno II TKO3: UK Fight Commentary TV -
v Frank Bruno II 16th March 1996 Nevada [r1] … That was a big right hand from Tyson … Tyson’s giving him the charge … Bruno got him with a big right hand there … He’s caught with a right hand … [r2] … Bad cut by the left eye … This is ominous for Bruno … The left hook both of them … Tyson isn’t missing with much … Good uppercut inside from Bruno … He’s in big trouble here … [r3] … Three, four, five punch combinations, right uppercuts … It’s over. Bruno’s lost his title. ibid. Sky UK fight commentary
47) Evander Holyfield ***** Lost TKO11: US Fight Commentary
v Evander Holyfield 9 November 1996 WBA Heavyweight Nevada: [r1] … Mike Tyson comes out fast … A straight right hand [Tyson] … Holyfield with a combination … A straight right hand by Tyson … [r2] … Tyson able to duck under a number of others … Holyfield digging to the body with a right uppercut … That wrestling is tiring … Tyson against the rope … Combination by Holyfield … This is a fight between two champions … Great left hand by Holyfield … and again … [r3] … Holyfield also showing a lot of hand speed … Mike is not overwhelming him … good exchange … [r4] … Evander is out-speeding him … Holyfield is coming on … Tyson unleashing a flurry but it did not seem to phase Holyfield … He’s [Tyson] losing rounds … [r5] … back comes Holyfield … Holyfield is disorganising Tyson … Tyson unleashing uppercuts … Evander’s hurt … Right hand to the body … Short left hook from Tyson … The power stuff is coming on now … [r6] … Big left hook [Tyson] … Accidental head butt … Tyson is cut … both whaling away … The left eye of Mike Tyson … he’s mad … That was a low blow [Holyfield] … Down goes Tyson! A left hook! … We are seeing Mike Tyson tested … [r7] … Holyfield 1/5 … This crowd continues to chant for Holyfield … Good body shot by Tyson … Tyson walked into a straight left … The head-butt … That one buckled Tyson … [r8] … Left jab by Holyfield … Holyfield’s fighting one of those wise fights … drive you crazy … Holyfield comes right back … The guy that looks worn is Tyson … [r9] … We sit here and wait for Evander to show signs of fatigue … Look at this toe-to-toe action … Nice right hand by Mike … This is a real scorcher … Straight hand by Evander … [r10] … He [Mike] might need a knockout … Mike is slowing … Holyfield countering … A straight hand by Mike Tyson … Holyfield comes back … A straight right combination by Holyfield … Oh Tyson’s in trouble! … Mike is out on his feet … [r11] … He’s got Tyson in trouble! … The most unbelievable thing I’ve ever been privilege to witness! … Bedlam! US fight commentary
48) Evander Holyfield Disq 3: UK Fight Commentary TV
v Evander Holyfield 28 June 1997 WBA Heavyweight Nevada: [r1] … In that first fight Holyfield seemed to be armour-plated … There he [Evander] is again with the right hand … Gets in [Holyfield] with two good punches … The more positive start has come from Evander Holyfield … did enough to win … [r2] … He’s [Tyson] got a cut … doubts come into Tyson’s mind … and he’s [Holyfield] taking control early … Holyfield much the stronger … Tyson does not look a happy man … He feels Holyfield butted him … I don’t think it was deliberate … [r3] … Tyson goes for it … Pushing Holyfield off with the forearm … Good right hand from Tyson … Look at that from Holyfield … Right hand from Tyson … Some nasty stuff in there; there looked to be a bite almost … Holyfield is very unhappy; look at this! … definitely a bite … One point deduction or Tyson … Tyson looks as though he’s about to have another bite … The crowd are booing because they’ve just seen the slow motion … He could have been disqualified; the fight could he over … Now we’ve got a fight going on in the ring … (Boxers: Tyson & Boxers: Holyfield) UK Sky fight commentary
55) Lennox Lewis Lost KO8: UK Fight Commentary TV -
v Lennox Lewis 8 June 2002 WBC IBF Heavyweight Memphis Tennessee [r1] … and Lewis comes right back with three uppercuts … [r2] … Lewis with a big right uppercut … another one … another right uppercut … Tyson’s only got in one body punch … [r3] … [Lewis] Outjabbing him and being cautious … Good body shot by Mike Tyson … left hook … [r4] … Nice solid right uppercuts [Lewis] … less jabbing from Tyson … Right hand [Lewis] … looked like a clear knockdown … [r5] … Tyson just can’t find the distance … Tyson looked worn out … Big round for Lewis … [r6] … Lewis again landing at will … That right hand hurt Tyson … another strong overhand right … Tyson looks very tired … Tyson’s best shot … [r7] … It’s all Lewis … He [Tyson] can’t take too many of those right hands … [r8] … Tyson told his corner he’d had enough … Good right hand by Mike Tyson … another … A big [Lewis] uppercut! … Lewis unloading! … Right hand and Tyson goes down! It’s over. US fight commentary