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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier lll, billed as the "Thrilla in Manila", was the third and final boxing match between WBA and WBC heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier, for the heavyweight championship of the world. The bout was conceded after fourteen rounds on October 1, 1975, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines, located in Metro Manila. The venue was temporarily renamed as the "Philippine Coliseum" for this match. Ali won by corner retirement (RTD) after Frazier's chief second, Eddie Futch, asked the referee to stop the fight after the 14th round. The contest's name is derived from Ali's rhyming boast that the fight would be "a killa and a thrilla and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila."

Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III billed as "Once And For All" was a professional boxing trilogy fight between WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on October 9, 2021. The fight, which Fury won via eleventh-round knockout, was widely regarded as the best fight of the year and one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all time, winning the award for The Ring magazine Fight of the Year 2021

In a riveting clash that promises to showcase the artistry of two skilled pugilists, the boxing world eagerly anticipates the showdown between Evander Holyfield and James Tillis. This bout is not just a contest of strength but a display of strategic finesse and ring intelligence.

Muhammad Ali and Cleveland Williams fought each other in a boxing match at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on November 14, 1966. Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the third round. Many experts and boxers, including Mike Tyson, regard Ali's performance in this fight to be the finest of his boxing career. This was also the fight in which Ali made famous the move he called the "Ali shuffle

In a highly anticipated bout that has captured the imagination of fight fans worldwide, two boxing giants are set to collide in the ring – Danny Williams and Mike Tyson. The stage is set for an epic showdown that promises fireworks and intense drama

Manny Pacquiao vs Marco Antonio Barrera was a captivating boxing encounter that unfolded on November 15, 2003, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The bout marked a defining moment in Pacquiao's career as he faced the seasoned and highly respected Barrera, a former world champion.

Lennox Lewis vs Evander Holyfield was a historic boxing matchup that took place on March 13, 1999, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The bout was a highly anticipated rematch between the two heavyweight champions, with the first fight ending in a controversial draw.

The George Foreman vs. Alex Stewart bout, which transpired on November 22, 1992, stands as a significant chapter in the annals of boxing history. Held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, this heavyweight clash showcased the contrasting styles of two formidable fighters.

Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes, billed as Heavyweight History, was a professional boxing match contested on January 22, 1988, for the WBA, WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships.

Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker, billed as The Ultimate, was a professional boxing match contested on August 1, 1987 for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight championships.

Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor, also billed as Thunder Meets Lightning, was a light welterweight world championship bout held on March 17, 1990 between WBC world champion Julio César Chávez of Mexico and IBF world champion Meldrick Taylor of the United States, both at light welterweight, which was a historic event in professional boxing.

Mike Tyson vs. Pinklon Thomas, billed as Hard Road to Glory, was a professional boxing match contested on May 30, 1987, for the WBA and WBC heavyweight championships.

Hasim Rahman vs. Lennox Lewis II, billed as Final Judgment, was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between unified WBC, IBF, IBO and lineal champion Hasim Rahman and former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis. The bout took place on November 17, 2001 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada, and served as a rematch of their April 22 bout in which Rahman scored a major upset. Lewis defeated Rahman by fourth-round knockout.

Mike Tyson 214 lbs beat Trent Singleton 198 lbs by TKO at 0:52 in round 1 of 4

Mike Tyson destroyed Sterling Benjamin inside the first minute of their scheduled eight rounder. It was the tenth fight of his pro career, all finishing inside the distance.

MikeTyson 9-0 (9 KOs) vs. Robert Colay (Colay's record was listed as 14-5-1 (8 KOs).

Mike Tyson 217 lbs beat Ricardo Spain 185 lbs by TKO at 0:39 in round 1 of 6 Date: 1985-06-20

The fight was against Michael Johnson in 1985 (Tyson was 19-years-old) and was settled after just 39 seconds. The KO was set up by this vicious left hook to Johnson’s side. It was so hard that it sent Johnson crumpling to the ground for his first knockdown of the night. Had that right hook Tyson threw after it connected, it probably would have been game over right there.

Hector Mercedes was a journeyman boxer who got knocked out in Mike Tyson's pro debut in 1985. 'Iron Mike' is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. The 55-year-old retired from professional boxing in 2005 after a twenty-year career that saw him claim multiple world titles.

'Iron Mike' was scheduled to face Halpin - a more experienced journeyman who held a record of ten wins, 18 losses at the time. Halpin used this experience to survive early on, though Tyson admittedly appeared to start far slower than he had in his first two wins. The fight commentator noted, "It's almost as if his corner have said to him, 'Listen, you don't have to win every fight inside one round.'" In the fourth of this scheduled six-rounder, Tyson decided to dramatically increase the tempo.

Muhammad Ali fought three professional boxing matches against Ken Norton between 1973 and 1976. Ali won the series 2–1, though the final fight (judged a unanimous decision in Ali's favor) was highly controversial

Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The defending unified WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis defeated former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by knockout in the eighth round. Prior to the event, Lewis was awarded. The Ring magazine heavyweight title, which had been vacant since the late 1980s and was last held by Tyson.

Muhammad Ali and Cleveland Williams fought each other in a boxing match at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on November 14, 1966. Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the third round. Many experts and boxers, including Mike Tyson, regard Ali's performance in this fight to be the finest of his boxing career. This was also the fight in which Ali made famous the move he called the "Ali shuffle".

Mike Tyson 216 lbs beat John Alderson 226 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 2 of 6 Date: 1985-07-11