Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou: In boxing, one name that strikes fear into the hearts of opponents was Mike Tyson. Every time he stepped into the ring, his only objective was: to utterly annihilate his opponent. It’s not just a one-off occurrence; Tyson achieved an astonishing 44 knockout victories out of his 50 career wins.
If someone were to ask him about his favorite knockout victory, it wouldn’t be a straightforward answer. With so many devastating KOs under his belt, his choice can vary over time. In a recent conversation with Francis Ngannou, Tyson altered his previously stated favorite KO and revealed the new contender. So, let’s delve into the details and find which opponent fell victim to his all-time favorite knockout.
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Mike Tyson shares his “Goat Knockout” to Francis Ngannou
Tyson recently had a sit-down conversation with Francis Ngannou on Complex in an interview aptly titled “Goat Talk.” During this engaging exchange, they explored various topics, ranging from favorite animals to preferred rappers. Given their superstar status in the world of combat sports, it was only natural that they were probed about their ultimate “Goat Knockout” moments.
Answering that Tyson stated, “My favorite knockout is Larry Holmes. Listen when I young kid he fought Muhammad Ali in 1980s and he kicked Ali’s a** really bad. So I said I’m gonna take revenge for Ali. I was like 14 and I was like I’ll take revenge on you. And he was never been knocked out before.” (1:40 Onwards)
In a previous interview, when Iron Mike was asked about his favorite knockout, his response was different from what it is now. Back then, he mentioned that his favorite knockout was when he defeated Pinklon Thomas on May 30th, 1987.
Tyson explained that it was his favorite because he pummeled Thomas, yet Thomas was still resilient and kept going. However, it seems that his favorite knockout has since changed, as he recently shared a different choice.
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Interestingly, Tyson has now revealed that his favorite knockout is Larry Holmes, because it symbolizes his revenge against Muhammad Ali, his hero. It’s evident that Tyson’s preferences have evolved over time, and his recent interview with Francis Ngannou may have influenced his choice.
However, when you ask fans, they often argue that all 44 of Tyson’s knockouts were exceptional demonstrations of his class and power. Each knockout showcased his incredible skill and dominance in the boxing world, leaving an indelible mark on the sport’s history.
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