In some of his memorable defeats, Mike Tyson faced James Douglas, Evander Holyfield, and Lenox Lewis. While Tyson fought Douglas and Lewis only once in boxing, he squared off against Evander Holyfield twice. However, all four bouts were title fights and there was always a swarm of expectations around ‘Kid Dynamite’.

While Lennox Lewis and James Douglas both defeated Mike Tyson via scoring knockouts against him, Tyson lost the first fight against Holyfield via a technical knockout in the ring. In the second fight against Holyfield, Tyson was visibly overpowered and he lost the bout via disqualification after infamously biting Holyfield’s ear.

The Boxing world reacts to the painful defeats of Mike Tyson in pro boxing

Even after years, fans are amazed contemplating Tyson’s most painful defeats in the ring. While according to some, Tyson was way past his prime during these defeats, others believe that he no longer had that hunger in him. Well, here’s what fans are saying.

According to one fan, “Tyson was way past his best fighting only for money.”

Another fan said, “My Neighbors In Jersey Always Felt Tyson Was ‘Drugged.’”

In the same vein, one commented that “Tyson was at the end of his career when he fought against Lennox.”

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Meanwhile, one user appreciated ‘Kid Dynamite’ by reiterating how “Tyson always fought people bigger than him.”

However, one acknowledged the abilities of Lewis. “No excuses, Lennox beat Mike fair and square, it happens in boxing, that night Lennox was the better fighter. It’s like they say you can’t know victory until you first taste defeat.”

Meanwhile, one said, “The most painful defeat of Mike Tyson for me was Buster Douglas. I was really hurt as if I had got defeated myself.”

According to one, the bell saved James at one point in the fight. However, they believed that Holyfield was as strong as Mike in the ring. “Let’s say the bell actually saves James, but Holyfield is as strong as Mike. Muscle for muscle, strength for strength, speed for speed, jabs for jabs.”

According to you, which one is Tyson’s most painful defeat? Let us know in the comment below.

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