Tyson was unstoppable in the 1980s when he knocked out 75% of his opponents. Most of his fights ended in the first round. He is, by common consent, one of the greatest boxers ever. He became the youngest ever to hold a heavyweight title (at age 20). His career spanned 20 years, from 1985. He has a record of 50-to-six with 44 wins by knockout.
More than 300 million households will be watching an unusual boxing match this weekend. My twin sons and I will be among the viewers. The fight features a 58-year-old convicted felon and a 27-year-old social media influencer.
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, will jostle with Jake Paul, who is a specialist in YouTube videos. The match-up will be broadcast live by Netflix from a stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson retired 19 years ago. He is well below his prime. His waistline has expanded, and his hair has receded since his glory days.
