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Mike Tyson (33-0, 29 KO’s) was making his 6th defence of his WBA & WBC world titles and due to a promise he made to his Japanese fans, the fight took place at the #TokyoDome in #Japan.
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Tyson dispatched of Tubbs inside 2 rounds to remain the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
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The fight was seen as a tune up by many for an upcoming June showdown with the undefeated #MichaelSpinks which Tyson won via a dominating first round KO.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANE MOSLEY! 🥊
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United States Amateur champion at Lightweight in 1989 and 1990. Finished with a record of 250-16.
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Made his pro debut in 1993 at the age of 21.
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Pro record of 49-10-1 defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya (twice), Antonio Margarito, Ricardo Mayorga (twice) & Fernando Vargas (twice).
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Multiple world champion across 3 weight divisions.
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The Ring’s P4P King in 2000 & 2001.
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———————————————————————— Winner of ‘Fight of the Year 1966’ - Jose Torres (black shorts) vs Eddie Cotton (white shorts) with two great champions in Carlos Ortiz and Joe Louis working comms at ringside.
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Torres was a light heavyweight whose world title win in 1965 truly marked the beginning of a golden era in Puerto Rican boxing. Not long after Torres won the undisputed WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles in 1965 after stopping Willie Pastrano inside nine rounds. After defending his title once (he actually fought twice since winning the belts but his Tom McNeeley was a non-title fight), Torres was set to defend his title against 40-year-old Eddie Cotton. The championship fight took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 15, 1966.
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The even fight ended with referee Nat Morgan scoring the fight in favor of Torres 70-67 and judges Ron Amos and Mike Petrovich had it 69-67 and 68-67, respectively. The scores were unpopular with fans inside the arena. Alternatively, the Associated Press actually had it a 69-69 draw. For those that are curious as to why the scores are low, this fight was scored using the 5-point must system instead of the 10-point must system fans are accustomed to seeing in today’s boxing scene.