Mike Tyson showed just how powerful he was, scoring an eight-second KO as an amateur.
Heavyweight legend ‘Iron Mike’ has had a stellar career in boxing, having achieved it all at professional level, retiring in 2005 after reigning as undisputed world champion from 1987 to 1990.
But his credentials were certainly proven at amateur level, where he won a gold medal at the 1981 Junior Olympics in the heavyweight division.
And in the final, the heavy-handed American made a statement like no other with the landmark event lasting just eight seconds against rival Joe Cortez.
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Tyson quickly burst out from his corner with just one intention, and began loading up some vicious shots.
But after just eight seconds with Cortez clearly way out of his depth, the 15-year-old at the time landed a crushing right-left combination which sent his opponent crumpling to the canvas.
Cortez was left flat on his back out cold, and the referee immediately waved off the fight while seeking medical attention for the silver medallist.
Tyson’s quickfire KO came as no surprise, with the amateur champion seen as one of the most dynamic punchers to have come through at the time.
He went on to win another gold medal at the 1982 version of the tournament, before making the step to the professional ranks with a huge reputation.
A glittering career went just as quickly from strength to strength, seeing him rise to become the youngest ever heavyweight world champion aged 20, when he beat Trevor Berbick with another thumping KO in November 1986.
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The feared puncher went on to share the rings with some greats including Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes in a stint that saw him go down as one of the greatest of all-time.
Tyson did go out with a whimper at the back end of his career, losing three of his last four fights before hanging up his gloves in 2005.
After returning to face Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition in 2020, Tyson has now announced a new comeback fight on July 20 against Jake Paul.
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Surprisingly the contest has been sanctioned as a professional fight, despite the 31-year age gap between the pair.
He has also received a host of medical warnings from doctors over his health if he receives punches as a veteran, but has ignored them to pursue a contest which will count on his record.
