Mike Tyson picks his favorite knockout of his long boxing career
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Mike Tyson chose the knockout he delivered to Pinklon Thomas in 1987 as the favorite of his career in which of his 56 wins, 44 were by way of chloroform
Mike Tyson chose the favorite knockout of his boxing career and made news again with his statements, the choice was the one he gave Pinklon Thomas in 1987 and in which, according to his story, he gave a total of between 15 and 16 punches.
The statements were made by the legendary former world heavyweight champion to ESPN and came as a surprise to many as they expected the election to be different. “ The one with Pinklon Thomas. Because I hit him with 15 or 16 punches to the chin to put him down. He received tremendous punishment from me and that's why I remember him,” he said.
It should be noted that Pinklon Thomas at that time had a record of 29 wins, one loss and one draw, which is why he was considered a great boxer and also had not been knocked out before, until he fell into the hands of Mike Tyson.
Previously, Mike Tyson had described Jose Ribalta as the toughest opponent he has faced and finally dispatched. It should be noted that Tyson achieved 44 knockouts in his 56 wins during his professional career, which made him one of the best punchers of all time.