How many times was Tyson world champion?

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  1. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He won his first title from Berbick and then lost to Douglas

    He then won his second title from Bruno but was stripped due to Issues with Lennox

    He then won Seldons WBA title. which he lost to Holyfield...

    is that 3 times? or am i reading this wrong....?
     
    Azzer85, Jun 3, 2011
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  2. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    no, if you're counting alphabet titles that's right.
     
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  3. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    He was stripped after holding both titles at the same time. Twice champ.
     
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  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    with the alphabet soup there is an argument he was 5 times world champ.

    in reality he was only every champion once though.
     
    lufcrazy, Jun 3, 2011
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  5. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I concur with this,if we're going down the man who beat the man route.
     
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  6. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    This.
     
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