Not that Tyson....this Tyson https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/...kle-heavyweight-tyson-stretcher-knockout/amp/ Polish heavyweight bare knuckle boxer nicknamed "Tyson" because of his knockout power. Could he knockout the smaller light heavyweight Michael Spinks?
I was at Tyson-Spinks. The main event was short, of course, but I’ve never seen that amount of ferocity and brutality live before or since. It was a great trip — we saw cards headlined by Hector Camacho, George Foreman and Azumah Nelson (defending vs. Lupe Suarez) in the leadup. And on the undercard there was a guy named Buster Douglas (I remember noting he had the best jab I’d see since Holmes or Pinklon but didn’t think of him as a future Tyson conquerer, obviously), Trevor Berbick-Truth Williams plus Razor Ruddock. Also chatted with Angelo Dundee for a bit that weekend. Great experience.
Only time I’ve been there. That week the casinos were hopping but basically a block away in any Director was abject poverty.
The Foreman and Camacho fights were one-sided. “Special edition of Tuesday Night Fights” (not on Tuesday) on USA iirc. Azumah fight was somewhat competitive — Saurez was a legit contender but outclassed by The Professor. Still got to see a great in Nelson at pretty much top form.
Mike Williams, whose only loss was a split decision to Tim Witherspoon with a W over Quick Tillis. Bus stopped him in seven.
Absolutley not, he would be ko'd early against Spinks, he doesn't really have much boxing skill especially not compared to Spinks
Unbelievable to say but that Tyson was on the slide here and would never really reach that hight again.!
I remember watching the Foreman & Camacho fights on USA Tuesday night fights. Aired on consecutive nights I think. Such an exciting time! Camacho got dropped by his opponent (Reyes Cruz?). Foreman almost got dropped against Carlos Hernandez. He really got rocked to start the fight. The only way I had to follow the fight was by calling this hotline at $.99 a minute. I was in my teen so not that smart! I called once and the fighters were coming to the ring. I waited a few minutes and “Tyson vs Spinks, Once & for All is now history!” I always laugh at that. Saved money at least!
