Today in Sports History: January 22

January 22, 2022

Tyson enjoys game — WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 8: Boxer Mike Tyson enjoys the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center on November 8, 2002 in Washington DC. The Wizards won 100-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copryright 2002 NBAE (Photo By Mitchell Layton/NBAE via Getty Images)

In 1988, defending champion and American Professional Boxer Mike Tyson beat former titleholder and American Professional Boxer Larry Holmes by a technical knockout in round four. At the Convention Centre in Atlantic City, New Jersey Tyson came out strong and regained his heavyweight boxing title.

Tyson is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation heavyweight titles at only 20-years-old, 4 months, and 22 days.

Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by a knockout and 12 of them in the first round. Tyson’s career record includes 50 wins, including 44 knockouts, six losses, and two no contests.

Today in Sports History: January 22

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