‘The Easton Assassin’ hadn’t fought in just under two-years when he challenged Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight championship in January 1988. The 75-year-old from Cuthbert, Georgia was blasted out by ‘Iron’ Mike in the fourth round of their bout, falling short in his chance to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul squared off in a boxing showdown in November 2024, with the legitimacy of the contest being downplayed by many purists. Tyson was 58 at