Mike Tyson
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Mike Tyson's place in boxing history is secured by a series of unprecedented achievements. He remains the youngest heavyweight champion ever, a record that has stood for nearly four decades. He was the first boxer to hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles simultaneously and the only one to unify them in succession. His knockout-to-win percentage of 88% is among the highest in heavyweight history. ESPN ranked him the hardest hitter in heavyweight history, and The Ring magazine placed him 16th on its list of the 100 greatest punchers of all time. These feats, combined with his Hall of Fame induction, cement his legacy as one of the most dominant and feared fighters to ever step into the ring.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted alongside Julio César Chávez and Sylvester Stallone.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for his contributions to boxing.
Southern Nevada Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for his impact on the region.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Punchers of All Time
The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History
Magazine Covers
TIME
1986-12-08
The New Heavyweight Champ
Sports Illustrated
1986-12-01
Iron Mike
The Ring
1987-09
The Undisputed Champion
Details
1995-07
Mike Tyson: The Comeback
Records & Feats
Youngest Heavyweight Champion in History
Won the WBC heavyweight title at age 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days.
First Heavyweight to Hold WBA, WBC, and IBF Titles Simultaneously
Unified all three major heavyweight titles in 1987, a first in boxing history.
Only Heavyweight to Unify WBA, WBC, and IBF Titles in Succession
Won each title in consecutive fights, never holding two at once before the third.