Mike Tyson, one of the greatest fighters of all time, dominated the ring in the 1980s and 1990s.
Standing at just 5 feet 10 inches tall, Tyson made up for his lack of height with explosive speed and devastating power in both hands.
Throughout his two-decade career, Tyson compiled an impressive record of 50 wins, with 44 of those victories coming by way of knockout.
Tyson's professional debut took place on March 6th, 1985, against Hector Mercedes in a scheduled four-round bout.
The young Tyson wasted no time, charging from the start and needing only one round to end the fight with a stunning knockout.
In his second professional bout, Tyson faced journeyman Trent Singleton and once again displayed a dominant performance. Dropping Singleton twice in the opening minute, Tyson secured another knockout victory early in his career.
Tyson's next opponent was the more experienced Don Halpin, who took Tyson beyond the first round for the first time in his career.
However, he eventually met the same fate as other opponents, as Tyson brutally knocked him out in the fourth round.
Facing fellow undefeated Ricardo Spain in his fourth professional fight, Tyson showcased his power once again, quickly dispatching Spain with a knockout victory.
In September 1985, Tyson faced Michael Johnson and dropped him with a body shot early in the fight. Johnson survived the knockdown but ultimately succumbed to another impressive knockout from Tyson.
Tyson's first scheduled eight-round bout came against Robert Colay, and with just one punch, Tyson stopped Colay 37 seconds into the fight.
In November 1985, Tyson faced Trinidad's Sterling Benjamin in a scheduled eight-round bout.
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Despite the recent passing of his trainer Cus D'Amato, Tyson continued to display his power and needed only 54 seconds to stop Benjamin.
Nine days after D'Amato's death, Tyson was back in the ring against Eddie Richardson, who stood at 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Despite the significant height difference, Tyson floored Richardson with the very first punch he threw in the fight and ultimately knocked him out.
In his 13th professional fight, Tyson faced Conroy Nelson in a scheduled eight-round bout.
Despite Nelson's experience, Tyson controlled the action and scored another quick win with a knockout victory.
Tyson's first scheduled 10-round bout took place on December 6th, 1985, against Sammy Scaff.
Despite the size and height differences between Tyson and Scaff, Tyson easily dominated the fight and ended it with a brutal knockout in round one.
Throughout his early career, Mike Tyson showcased his unparalleled power and ability to end fights with devastating knockouts.
His explosive speed and relentless aggression made him a force to be reckoned with inside the ring. As he continued to climb the ranks of professional boxing, Tyson's knockout victories solidified his reputation as one of the most feared and dominant fighters of his era.
