From the Archive
Above: The version of Mike Tyson that went into the ring with Michael Spinks was a worldwide phenom at the peak of his powers.
A VERY RARE EVENT
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury will see two undefeated fighters vying for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The last time that happened was more than 35 years ago, when IBF/WBA/WBC titleholder Mike Tyson, just two days shy of his 22nd birthday, clashed with Ring champion Michael Spinks on June 27, 1988, in New Jersey.
The fight took place at the Atlantic City Convention Center, branded “Trump Plaza” for the adjacent hotel. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images)
Tyson was the aggressor, as expected. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images)
The venue’s namesake watched from ringside with Sugar Ray Leonard. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images)
It had all the elements of a classic Tyson performance, starting with the mystique and ending with an iconic knockout after just 91 seconds. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images)
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