For many corporate warriors,, Regardless of background, almost anyone can safely train in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu. "[18] Reigning WBA welterweight champion Marlon Starling, veteran announcer Don Dunphy and Tyson's former trainer Teddy Atlas also favoured Spinks. SHORTEST WORLD TITLE FIGHT The shortest world title fight was 20 . Phoenix, which hadn't been living up to expectations this season, now has the second-shortest odds to win the title at . Despite being past his prime,Tyson could still provide excitement if given that one punch opportunity. Unlike Parkeys fight with Mason or Collins fight with Brownson, this was a very high-level bout. [7][8][18] Reports of Tyson's chaotic personal life also increased interest in the bout. Commission required it before weigh-in. Watch video highlights and full fight replays from all historic PBC fights, including sensational boxing by the likes of Errol Spence Jr., Deontay Wilder and more. The shortest boxing match ever recorded involved two Mainers, with Al Couture of Lewiston knocking out Ralph Wolton of Portland in just 10.5 seconds in September 1946. Feb 21 2023. "[28] Tony Zale and sportswriter Bert Sugar backed Spinks to out-box Tyson. The shortest champion in the history of the division. They stand at 18,500 and have 2 more shows to go to reach their target. By 1988 Tyson had become "the most talked about and marketable heavyweight champion since Muhammad Ali". Despite this, Spinks was still recognized by The Ring as its world champion and was also still considered to be the lineal champion, honors which he had yet to be defeated for. [29][30][32] Dave Anderson of the New York Times wrote that Spinks would win, "probably in a 12-round decision. He moved off the ropes but Tyson trapped him again; a left uppercut and a right hand to the body forced Spinks to take a knee after a minute, which marked the second time Spinks had been knocked down in his professional career since a controversial ruled knockdown against Dwight Muhammad Qawi during the eighth round of their 1983 encounter. Hopkins had just won the IBF middleweight title heading into the fight, and Frank was his first challenger. The bout was highly controversial and is still remembered today as one of the most bizarre boxing matches ever. It only lasted 20 seconds. [31] IBF middleweight champion Frank Tate gave Tyson the edge, while trainer Lou Duva felt that Tyson would ultimately have too much power for Spinks. The shortest boxing match in history happened on June 22, 1895 at the National Sporting Club in London. Benn would go on to have a record of 42-5-1 with 35 knockouts. [23] Celebrities such as Jack Nicholson, Sylvester Stallone, Sean Penn, Madonna, Warren Beatty, Oprah Winfrey, Billy Crystal, George Steinbrenner, Carl Weathers, Jesse Jackson and Chuck Norris would all be in attendance. As you can see before the fight, I was joking, smiling. Knockouts are also the most exciting finishes in boxing since they often come out of nowhere. He had amassed a 22-0 record at the time, with most of his wins coming via KO. He put dos Santos away 20 seconds into the first round of the contest and went on to win the WBO belt in his next outing. Afterwards Spinks said: "I came to fight like I said I would. Here the user can not worry about the legality of the bookmaker, as 1Win India is licensed by Curacao, and all activities are strictly regulated by the commission, which monitors the fair play on the . In 2017, the WBO bantamweight champion, Zolani Tete, knocked out his opponent, Siboniso Gonya, in just 11 seconds, according to City Press. PPV: 110 million. In his twelfth professional fight, Tyson knocked out Benjamin in the first round in 54 seconds with brutal body shots that made the bigger Benjamin collapse. When you look at the sheer number of top fighters from the period, it makes sense. The First Winner In Olympic Boxing Of Ancient Greece. He walked through opponents like they were nothing. Each organization has its, Boxing is arguably the most developed fighting system in the world, thanks to the billions of dollars it generates globally yearly. The fight began with Fitzsimmons delivering a hard right punch to Sharkey. Its incredibly challenging in Singapore, where were constantly on the go and have a lot of demands on our time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. There is now talk of a rematch between the pair. [34] Floyd Patterson, who like Tyson had been trained by Cus D'Amato, said "I originally picked him [Tyson], and I still do, but now I give Spinks a chance. At first, there were three rounds of three minutes with a break of one minute between each. But wife Rosenberg said her husband never received a contract that was signed by the fight's promoter, Warriors Boxing's Leon Margules. The 20-second masterpiece remains the fastest knockout in middleweight world championship history today. Many expected a competitive fight as Geier sported a 20-0 record heading into the contest. Hatton was knocked out at the end of the second round so he's a long way away from breaking any of these records. Initially, Spinks was more concerned with assisting his brother Leon's rise to the heavyweight championship, but was later convinced to turn pro himself. The announcement and fan interest went through the roof and has many observers reminiscing about just how brutal and incredible Mike Tysons knockouts in the ring were. [12], By April an agreement had been reached, although another problem arose when the IBF threatened to strip Tyson of their title if the fight was not scheduled for 15 rounds. Knockouts are the most definitive way to win a boxing match and a great way to endear yourself to fans. This bout versus Reginaldo Dos Santos was for the vacant WBC International Title. [41] The round was named round of the year for 1988 by Ring Magazine. The referee counted to ten with Frazier being completely unresponsive. The two men were fighting for the WBO bantamweight belt, so this wasnt a random belt from a small boxing organization. Wonjongkam recorded the fastest stoppage in flyweight championship history when he blew out Naito in 34 seconds. 11 December 1981 v Trevor Berbick: L-10 The career that began with such a thrilling bang ended in . It takes you on a journey that improves you physically, mentally, and spiritually. Shortest Ever match in boxing history | Efe Ajagba vs Curtis Harper | Why Harper left the ring in 2018 boxing match against Ajagba. 1985 was a coming-out party for Tyson, he fought 15 times in his first year as a professional. Some would say it was a dirty win, but the rules of boxing clearly state you should defend yourself at all times. Date: Aug. 19, 1995 Site: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Result: Tyson by DQ, 1:29 of 1st Why it's here: McNeeley was Tyson's first opponent after four years . He didnt, Tyson only needed 1 minute and 17 seconds to make quick work ofRichardson. Hopkins only needed 24 seconds to put Frank away with a combination. Many people consider the 50s the golden era of boxing. Eubanks was already the WBC international middleweight champion when he squared up against dos Santos in 1990, sporting a 23-0 professional boxing record. Sharkey retaliated with a left hook to Fitzsimmons jaw, causing him to stumble. Jimenez was the WBOs World Super Bantamweight champion when he squared off against Geier in 1994. A complete shellacking in the first round by either contender or champion is a rare, yet completely awesome feat. Fitzsimmons quickly regained his footing and delivered a flurry of punches, knocking Sharkey down. Tally: 1 minute, 52 seconds. Usually,but not always, those who make it to a shot at the champ have done their homework. There was no fear of Efe Ajagba. IBF president Bob Lee then relented, not wanting his organisation to be absent from the biggest fight of the year, and agreed to a 12-round limit. Press Like and get the best posts on Facebook . Fear began to be Tysons secret weapon and in his fifteenth fight against Mark Young, the knockout kid from Brooklyn made short work of him. SHORTEST WORLD TITLE FIGHT The shortest world title fight was 20 seconds, when Gerald McClellan (USA) beat Jay Bell (USA) in an WBC middleweight bout at Puerto Rico on 7 August 1993. The fight was officially stopped at the 30-second mark. A stunned Canady got up only for Tyson to close in and send him to the corner and brutally punch him until the referee ended the contest. Tua only needed 19 seconds to put Ruiz away, bombarding him with a series of vicious hooks. Its one thing to talk about the fastest boxing knockouts among boxings greatest fighters, but its another thing to include boxers who may be fighting in unfair fights. The answer many times was not long at all, by the time fans were in their seats the fight was over, with some fights lasting as long as 30 seconds or if you were lucky one minute. "[35] Spinks entered the ring as a 41 underdog. While mostly known for his power, it's sometimes easy to forget just how fast Tyson was in his prime. Shortest boxing match ever | Harper walks out of the ring #shorts . The fight was stopped after just 10 seconds. Mike Tyson knocking out Michael Spinks in 90 seconds. B-Hop AKA Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO) had just won his IBF middleweight (160-lb) world title the fight before. Add a comment and let us know, FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. The official time for the fight w. He was 10-0 at the time with 10 knockouts, seven of which came in the . As the two men moved towards each other Tyson turned away from a Spinks right hand and responded with a left-right combination to the head which put Spinks down again. 5) Chris Eubanks Vs. Reginaldo Dos Santos. Leonard retained his WBC welterweight title by knocking out Dave Green in a March 1980 bout. Tyson, in his trademark style, came on early and pulled Frazier to the corner and unloaded a series of punches and a devastating uppercut that made Frazier drop to his knees and looking like he was on Mars. What was the shortest boxing match ever? The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Gate: 15million. The most extraordinary wicket of the day was Lyon's first, getting a ball to turn and keep low to smash into Cheteshwar Pujara's stumps. Ajagba vs Harper Full story : https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/24537651/why-did-curtis-harper-walk-ring-fight-efe-ajagba The shortest boxing match ever. Joe Fraziers son was stunned with a right hand before Tyson floored him with a left uppercut, prompting the referees intervention after just 30 seconds. Futch opined that Spinks was undone because he abandoned his gameplan of boxing and moving early on and instead tried to win Tyson's respect. Fury's shortest line was when he was a -1400 favourite over MMA fighter Anthony Taylor in August 2021. Referee Richard K. Fox counted to eight, and Fitzsimmons was declared the winner. 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Ready to dive down memory lane? [52] The Trump Plaza casino achieved a record drop of $11.5 million on the day of the fight.[3]. The Golden Boy lost his WBC light middleweight belt to Mayweather Jr. in a bout so close, Mayweather Sr. thought his son had clearly lost. The bout was scheduled for 25 rounds, but it only lasted two minutes and nine seconds. As a result, Sharkey was unable to mount any significant offense, and was ultimately overwhelmed by Fitzsimmons onslaught. However, the event is still remembered for having the shortest WrestleMania match ever. Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley. He was the youngest heavyweight champ ever . The shortest pro boxing matches tend to be knockout decisions, usually a situation involving a mismatch or a perfectly-placed devastating single punch. UPI reported that Ricky Parkey, in 1984, knocked out Broderick Mason in just 8 seconds. Featured boxers include Nigel Benn, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins and Gerald McClellan. He competed in two bouts in the tournament and won them both, a disputed 15-round decision in a rematch with Holmes and a knockout over Steffen Tangstad. Gonya had an 11-1 record before he faced Tete for the belt. However, he also holds the record for shortest championship reign. However, while Tyson was the sanctioning bodies champion, he had not garnered universal recognition as champion. Tyson went on to win the WBC heavyweight title three fights later, starting what turned out to be a legendary reign. But of course, he could have had it. Wonjongkam was the WBC flyweight champion, while Naito challenged him for his title. The next year Spinks won the WBC title from Dwight Braxton in 1983 to become the undisputed champion. The title wasnt on the line when they fought, but Eubanks fought as if it was. Lennox Lewis pounding out Andrew Golota in 91 seconds. His knockout was topped in another division just a year later in 1994. Natalie Nunn had Tommie Lee seeing stars original sound - amara. Fresh off his win over Julian Jackson, McClellan produced the fastest win in middleweight championship history by dispatching Bell with a body shot in 20 seconds. Onomastuswhich means famoushas lived up to his name, being the first historic Olympic victor in the sport of boxing at the 23rd Olympiad, 688 BCE. ", Rosenberg, said: "Efe doesn't understand much English. The victory against Geier earned Jimenez a spot in the Guinness Book of Records as it was the fastest knockout ever in a professional championship boxing fight. The Englishman was the reigning champion between 1734 and 1758. Fight Matrix Program - UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane (03-04-2023) Ciryl Gane is the All-Time #23 ranked Heavyweight fighter. [38] Though he was trying to protect his fighter's interests, Lewis later admitted that he had also seen a chance to "pull a little psyche" on Tyson. 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