![]() ![]() He had already beaten heavyweight competitors like Leon Spinks in 1978 and Sonny Liston in 1964, 1974, and 1964, respectively. In spite of his boxing career's many ups and downs, Ali was able to claim three heavyweight titles by 1978. On August 1, 1987, Tyson defeated Tony Tucker, and all three sanctioning bodies unanimously declared him the winner (WBC, WBA, and International Boxing Federation ). Muhammad Ali at home in Los Angeles before his last fight with Larry Holmes on August 3, 1980, at Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California. He won the World Boxing Association (WBA) title on March 7, 1987, by defeating James Smith. The World Boxing Council's heavyweight championship was won by Tyson on November 22, 1986, when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in the second round (WBC). The boxer has a career record of 50 victories (including 44 knockouts), six defeats, and two draws. Tyson defeated Michael Spinks in 91 seconds, winning the title of lineal heavyweight champion. ![]()
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