Mike Tyson, nicknamed “Iron Mike,” is known as one of the greatest boxers in history. What made Tyson stand out in the boxing world was not only his skills but also his powerful and fierce fighting style from the first seconds of the match. Notably, in the first 19 fights of his career, Tyson knocked out all 19 opponents, and remarkably, 12 of them were knocked out in the first round.

From the moment he entered the ring, Mike Tyson showed his ferocity and determination to end the match as quickly as possible. With a relentless and relentless attacking style, Tyson often went all out from the first round to the third round, not giving his opponents a chance to counterattack or even survive the round. His tactics were based on overwhelming strength and incredible speed, leaving his opponents no time to react. Tyson often used hooks and uppercuts to end fights quickly and unexpectedly.


Mike Tyson’s first 19 career victories in the first round of 12 opponents were not only a testament to his incredible power, but also a demonstration of his complete dominance in the early stages of his career. Tyson’s hammer-like punches left many opponents unable to stay on their feet. Tyson not only attacked with physical strength, but also with a perfect combination of technique and strategy. He always knew how to close in and throw punches with great precision, leaving his opponents no time to react.


These fights also clearly affirmed Tyson’s strategy – not giving his opponents a chance to prolong the fight. He believed that the best way to win was to attack fast, attack hard, and finish the fight before his opponent knew what was happening. For Tyson, knockouts were not only a way to win, but also a way to demonstrate his superiority in strength and skill over his opponent.


It can be said that in the first rounds, Mike Tyson was a nightmare for any boxer. His early knockout ability became legendary, making his name famous everywhere and being considered one of the best boxers in the history of world boxing. Tyson not only won, but also won the hearts and respect of fans with his strong, fierce and effective fighting style.

His first 19 professional fights:

1. Hector Mercedes – KO in round 1.
2. Trent Singleton – KO in round 1.
3. Don Halpin – KO in round 4.
4. icardo Spain – KO in round 1.
5. John Alderson – KO in round 2.
6. Larry Sims – KO in round 3.
7. Lorenzo Canady – KO in round 1.
8. Michael Johnson – KO in round 1.
9. Donnie Long – KO in round 1.
10. Robert Colay – KO in round 1.
11. Sterling Benjamin – KO in round 1.
12. Eddie Richardson – KO in round 1.
13. Conroy Nelson – KO in round 2.
14. Sammy Scaff – KO in round 1.
15. Mark Young – KO in round 1.
16. Dave Jaco – KO in round 1.
17. Mike Jameson – KO in round 5 (this was Tyson’s first fight not to end in round 5)
18. Jesse Ferguson –  TKO in round 6.
19. Steve Zouski –  KO in round 3.