Trevor Berbick had won the WBC heavyweight belt by defeating Pinklon Thomas on points in March 1986. Trevor Berbick, 22 November 1986, TKO second round When Larry Holmes hit me it was the same kind of feeling.” Holmes was mentioned as a potential next opponent for Tyson, who was oozing confidence, declaring: “I’m the best fighter in the world.” “I can tell you what happened,” said Frazier at the post-fight press conference. There were concerns about Frazier, as he remained motionless in the corner of the ring, but thankfully he got to his feet. The uppercuts that took Frazier’s legs away would have finished many a fighter. It was the quickest win of Tyson’s career. Thirty seconds after the first bell, his career crumpled like his legs beneath him.

Stepping into the ring, Frazier, son of former world heavyweight champion Joe, was No 9 in the WBC rankings.

If you want a case study of Tyson and his explosive power early on in his career, then look no further than his 30-second demolition of Marvis Frazier. Marvis Frazier, 26 July 1986, KO first round

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