One of the most celebrated boxers on the planet, Mike Tyson is set to return inside the ring to meet the YouTuber turned prize fighter Jake Paul on November 15, 2024. Before considering the tale of the tape, let us take a closer look at Tyson's career as a professional boxer, where he retired from the sport in 2005 with a record of 50 wins, six losses, and two no-contests. He knocked out 44 of his opponents and won the rest via decision (five), and disqualification (one).
However, Mike Tyson is not someone who is yet to taste defeat. He was undefeated until 1990 when he faced Buster Douglas while defending his undisputed heavyweight title. Let us take a closer look at Mike Tyson's losses.
Mike Tyson's losses
Mike Tyson has had six professional losses in his career. Over the years, Tyson has lost to Buster Douglas, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams, and Kevin McBride.
Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas
Mike Tyson had his first-ever professional boxing loss to Buster Douglas on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan. Tyson got KO'd at 1:22 in the tenth round of the bout.
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield
Mike Tyson faced Evander Holyfield in 1996 and 1997 and lost both the bouts via TKO and disqualification, respectively.
For the first fight, Tyson got TKO'd and lost his WBA heavyweight title. Whereas for their second matchup, Tyson got disqualified for biting Holyfield.
Mike Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis
Mike Tyson faced Lennox Lewis in June 2002 for the unified heavyweight championship in Tennessee, United States. Tyson got KO'd at 2:25 in the eighth round.
Mike Tyson vs. Danny Williams
Mike Tyson vs. Danny Williams took place on July 30, 2004, and Williams KO'd Tyson at 2:51 in the fourth round.
Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride
For his last outing, Tyson squared off against Kevin McBride in June 2005 and lost the bout via RTD in the sixth round.
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FAQs On How many fights did Mike Tyson have lost?
A. Mike Tyson has had 6 professional losses in his career.
A. Over the years, Tyson has lost to Buster Douglas, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams, and Kevin McBride, respectively.
A. Tyson retired from the sport in 2005 with a record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no-contests. He knocked out 44 of his opponents and won the rest via decision(5), and disqualification(1).
A. Mike Tyson is 58 years old.
