Tyson strikes: Mike Tyson's legendary box debut 40 years ago!

Tyson strikes: Mike Tyson's legendary box debut 40 years ago!

Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, USA - On March 6, 1985, Mike Tyson's impressive career began when he gave his professional debut against Hector Mercedes in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York. The then 18-year-old Tyson immediately showed his incredible talent by Mercedes in just 107 seconds of the first round by technical knockout. Defeated. This brilliant performance announced a career that would soon keep the entire box universe in suspense. Tyson, who had previously drawn attention to himself as an amateur, quickly took control of the fight and put his opponent under pressure with a number of powerful blows, which forced him to kneel. This victory was the first step in Tyson's efforts to become the youngest heavyweight world champion in history, a goal that he was supposed to achieve only 20 months later.

Tyson's impressive promotion in boxing was not only limited to his first fight. In his first year he won 15 fights and set a new heavyweight standard by 26 out of 28 clashes by K.O. won, including 16 in the first round. This made him a sensation of boxing and a dreaded opponent, because his aggressive combat style and his immense clout soon caught the attention of the media and boxing fans everywhere. How News18 reported, Tyson was known with the title "The Böstest Man on the Planet", a name that perfectly reflects his frightening presence in the ring.

his impressive talent could not be overlooked right from the start. With a remarkable knockout ratio of 44 fights that ended after a knockout, and only six defeats testifies to Tyson's career from a combination of natural talent, tireless training and his ability to captivate the audience with both his fights and his scandal. Despite his difficulties in later years, including a prison sentence and controversial battles, Tyson remains one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of boxing. His debut fight will be remembered as the moment that marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary careers in sports.