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MIKE TYSON FINALLY REVEALS THE PUNCH THAT SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING

Mike Tyson's legendary career saw him become the youngest heavyweight champ at 20. He faced greats like Holyfield & Lewis, but named Donovan "Razor" Ruddock as his hardest-hitting opponent. Discover Tyson's comeback fights and life after boxing.

Mike Tyson Finally Reveals The Punch That Shut Down Everything
Mike Tyson Names The Monster Puncher Who Froze His Nerves - MAGO / Cover-Images

In the past, Mike Tyson was well-known for his fierce speed and strength in the boxing ring. In 1986, at the age of 20 years and 145 days, he defeated Trevor Berbick to capture the WBC heavyweight title in his 28th fight, making him the youngest fighter in history to do so.

After defeating James "Bonecrusher" Smith to win the WBA heavyweight title, Iron Mike defeated Tony Tucker to capture the IBF title and become the undisputed champion at the age of 21.


The Notable Boxing Career of Mike Tyson


There were plenty of heavy-hitters during the heyday of heavyweight boxing, which Tyson fought in. The greatest of them, including Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis, were in the same ring as him. Iron Mike's career began with a 19-fight knockout streak, propelling the Brooklyn-born boxer into the record books and dominating the heavyweight scene before suffering a shocking knockout loss to James "Buster" Douglas in Tokyo.

Even though he had been knocked out by Douglas, Lewis, and Danny Williams, Tyson acknowledged that a different opponent had struck him the hardest: Donovan "Razor" Ruddock, a Canadian, boxed Iron Mike for 19 rounds over two matches. Known for being heavy-handed, the hard-hitting Canadian is likely the reason Tyson labelled him the man who made him feel "numb" when he experienced his strength.

Tyson recalled the strength in Ruddock's gloves and thought back on his previous opponents in a CNN interview, saying: "Yes, Ray Ruddock … You are referring to that moment when you thought,' Whoa." When you are struck, the pain stops. It is simply numb. Bong, you just heard the bell ring.

Ruddock, who was born in Jamaica, had a streak of infamous knockout wins, the most well-known of which may have been against Michael Dokes. Ruddock used two crushing left hooks to knock his opponent down after a haymaker propped Dokes still on the ropes. In addition to winning the WBA intercontinental championship that evening, Ruddock would go on to win the IBC heavyweight title in 1992 after knocking out Phil Jackson in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mike Tyson's Comeback to Boxing and Upcoming Battles


In November of last year, Tyson briefly returned to the ring when he faced YouTuber Jake Paul in an exhibition match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. After eight rounds of fighting, Paul won by unanimous decision against Tyson. Iron Mike's career in boxing is also far from over, as he will return to the ring in spring 2026 to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr. in another exhibition bout at an undetermined location.

Fortunately, Tyson no longer has to contend with opponents that possess the strength of Donovan Ruddock. He now enjoys a semi-retired lifestyle from fighting while concentrating on his company, Carma HoldCo, which specialises in cannabis products and promotes the legalisation of marijuana. Iron Mike Tyson has not completely died in boxing yet, so the allure of the glitz and glamour surrounding the big nights is still too strong for the former champion to ignore.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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