Published 23:04 IST, December 16th 2019

Mike Tyson knocked out Buster Mathis Jr. on this day in 1995, watch video

Mike Tyson had one of the best nights of his career on this day in 1995. Watch how Mike Tyson knocked out Buster Mathis Jr in one of the best boxing clashes.

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On this day in 1995, Mike Tyson and Buster Mathis Jr squared-off against each or in one of most highly anticipated heavyweight clashes of all time. It was an easy night for Mike Tyson as he secured a kckout victory in third round. However,  mega-fight will always be remembered for its b-blood build-up. After several cancellations and rumours, cursed fight between Mike Tyson and Buster Mathis Jr finally materialized on December 16, 1995.  Iron Mike delivered one of best performances of his boxing career. Let us take a look at fight from 24 years back.

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On this day in 1995: Mike Tyson kcks out Buster Mathis Jr

mega-heavyweight clash was earlier slated for vember 16, but Mike Tyson pulled out from fight due to a thumb injury. Later, boxing promoter Don King stunned everyone by anuncing that fight will be brocasted on FOX for free. It was one of those fights which left entire boxing universe divided into two spheres. Mike Tyson was alrey in helines for coming off stronger from his imprisonment. Buster Mathis Jr was an undefeated youngster who h ability to defeat Mike Tyson.

Two heavyweight gliators were ruling ir own league and entire world wanted to kw - who is better boxer? Well, Mike Tyson clearly gave answer and proved that he is bdest man on planet earth.

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Mike Tyson started fight slow and missed out on a couple of clean punches in first round. It boosted his opponent's confidence as Buster Mathis Jr was looking comfortable and flexible in fight until Mike Tyson landed a bomb in round number three. 12 round fight ended at 2:32 of third round as Buster Mathis Jr was kcked out cold by Mike Tyson’s dely right hand. Take a look at fight that stunned world on this day in 1995.

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16:42 IST, December 16th 2019