In a recent interview, boxing legend Mike Tyson openly discussed his toughest opponent from his illustrious career.
Despite facing formidable foes like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, Tyson singled out Pinklon Thomas as his most challenging adversary. The two clashed in 1987 for the WBA and WBC World Heavyweight titles, which Tyson held at the time.
Thomas, a former WBC champion, endured Tyson’s relentless assault for much of the bout. Tyson ultimately secured victory in the sixth round via a technical knockout. Reflecting on the fight, Tyson revealed, “I thought it was Pinklon Thomas, he was my toughest opponent.”
Recalling the intense battle, Tyson recounted landing seventeen powerful punches on Thomas’s face before securing the knockout. “Seventeen punches, flush, all of them were as hard as they could be,” Tyson remarked, highlighting Thomas’s resilience.
Following his victory over Thomas, Tyson went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. However, his career took unexpected turns, including a shocking defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990.
Although Tyson briefly returned to the ring for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, he has since confirmed his retirement. Addressing rumors of another fight, Tyson emphasized his decision to remain retired, stating, “No way. I’m not fighting nobody, I’m just chilling.”
