The “baddest man on the planet” returns to the ring for his first sanctioned, official professional fight on Friday night, where Mike Tyson will try to score his first win in more than 21 years.
Tyson, now 58 years old, last fought in 2020 in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. during the pandemic lockdown. In terms of official fights, Tyson vs. Paul is Iron Mike’s first bout since June 11th, 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride.
Will Tyson add to his official record on Friday? Let’s take a look back at his history in the sport.
Mike Tyson’s professional boxing record
Mike Tyson’s official record entering Friday is 50 wins and six losses, with two no-contest bouts.
[UPDATE]: After a disappointing unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul, Tyson’s official record is 50-7, with two no contests.
Of those 50 wins, an incredible 44 of them are via knockout, with another five coming by decision, and one by disqualification.
Who has beaten Mike Tyson?
Tyson won his first 37 career professional fights, but finally suffered his first loss on Feburary 11th, 1990, against Buster Douglas in the Tokyo Dome.
His second loss came six years later in 1996 against Evander Holyfield. The two fighters met again the following year, when Tyson lost via disqualification for biting Holyfield’s ear.
In 2002, Tyson suffered his fourth career loss against Lennox Lewis in a heavyweight title fight.
Tyson bounced back with a victory, but then suffered two consecutive losses against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride before quitting boxing.
Finally, Tyson looked every bit of 58 years old in a loss to Jake Paul in a bout that I think we all feel a little bit embarrassed for having watched it.
Does Tyson vs Paul count in the record?
Yes, Friday’s result will officially count in each fighter’s record.