Do You Know About Mike Tyson?
How well do you know about Mike Tyson?
- 1.
Which was the first professional fighter to beat Mike Tyson?
- A.
Razor Ruddock
- B.
Mitch Blood Green
- C.
Buster Douglas
- D.
Evander Holyfield
Correct Answer
C. Buster DouglasExplanation
Buster Douglas was the first professional fighter to beat Mike Tyson. In their fight on February 11, 1990, Douglas, who was considered an underdog, shocked the boxing world by knocking out Tyson in the 10th round. This victory by Douglas is often regarded as one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what round did Mike Tyson knock out Michael Spinks in 1988?
- A.
First Round
- B.
Tenth Round
- C.
Third Round
- D.
Fifth Round
Correct Answer
A. First RoundExplanation
Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in the first round in 1988. This means that the fight did not go beyond the first round and Tyson was able to deliver a knockout punch to Spinks early on in the match.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which fighter was the first to finish a fight with Mike Tyson?
- A.
Hector Mercedes
- B.
Sammy Scaff
- C.
James Tillis
- D.
Mitch Green
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C. James TillisExplanation
James Tillis was the first fighter to finish a fight with Mike Tyson. This implies that Tillis was able to last the entire duration of the fight without being knocked out or stopped by Tyson.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In what city did Mike Tyson lose his title to Buster Douglas?
- A.
Singapore
- B.
Tokyo
- C.
Atlantic City
- D.
Las Vegas
Correct Answer
B. TokyoExplanation
Mike Tyson lost his title to Buster Douglas in Tokyo.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What round was Mike Tyson disqualified in for biting Holyfield's ear?
- A.
10th
- B.
7th
- C.
3rd
- D.
1st
Correct Answer
C. 3rdExplanation
Mike Tyson was disqualified in the 3rd round for biting Holyfield's ear.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is Mike Tyson's middle name?
- A.
Cus
- B.
Bobby
- C.
Gerard
- D.
George
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C. GerardExplanation
Mike Tyson's middle name is Gerard.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was Mike Tyson's record at the end of his first pro-boxing year?
- A.
5 Wins 1 Loss
- B.
15 Wins 3 Losses
- C.
15 Wins 0 Losses
- D.
3 Wins 0 Losses
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C. 15 Wins 0 LossesExplanation
Mike Tyson's record at the end of his first pro-boxing year was 15 Wins and 0 Losses. This means that he won all of his matches and did not suffer any defeats during that period.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who did Mike Tyson defeat to win his first WBC heavyweight title?
- A.
Trevor Berbick
- B.
James "Buster" Douglas
- C.
Michael Spinks
- D.
Larry Holmes
Correct Answer
A. Trevor BerbickExplanation
Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick to win his first WBC heavyweight title.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who did Mike Tyson defeat in 1987 to win the WBA title?
- A.
Evander Holyfield
- B.
James "Bonecrusher" Smith
- C.
Frank Bruno
- D.
Henry Tillman
Correct Answer
B. James "Bonecrusher" SmithExplanation
In 1987, Mike Tyson defeated James "Bonecrusher" Smith to win the WBA title.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was Mike Tyson arrested for in 1979?
- A.
Bank Robbery
- B.
Stealing A Purse
- C.
Illegal Gambling
- D.
Mail Fraud
Correct Answer
B. Stealing A PurseExplanation
In 1979, Mike Tyson was arrested for stealing a purse.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In what round did James "Buster" Douglas knock out and defeat Mike Tyson?
- A.
12th Round
- B.
5th Round
- C.
1st Round
- D.
10th Round
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D. 10th RoundExplanation
James "Buster" Douglas knocked out and defeated Mike Tyson in the 10th round. This means that it took Douglas ten rounds to land a decisive blow on Tyson and secure the victory.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The first Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight was sponsored by which beer?
- A.
Michelob Light
- B.
St. Ides Gold
- C.
Budweiser
- D.
Schlitz Malt Liquor
Correct Answer
B. St. Ides GoldExplanation
The first Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight was sponsored by St. Ides Gold beer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who was Mike Tyson's first professional opponent?
- A.
Hector Mercedes
- B.
Nate Tubbs
- C.
Lorenzo Canaday
- D.
Jesse Furguson
Correct Answer
A. Hector MercedesExplanation
Hector Mercedes was Mike Tyson's first professional opponent. This is evident from the given options, where Hector Mercedes is the only name mentioned as a possible opponent. Therefore, it can be concluded that Hector Mercedes was the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who bought boxer Mike Tyson's Connecticut estate?
- A.
Sean Combs
- B.
Josh Groban
- C.
50 Cent
- D.
Kelly Clarkson
Correct Answer
C. 50 CentExplanation
50 Cent bought boxer Mike Tyson's Connecticut estate.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What actress was boxer Mike Tyson once married to?
- A.
Robin Givens
- B.
Halle Berry
- C.
Lisa Bonet
- D.
Marla Gibbs
Correct Answer
A. Robin GivensExplanation
Mike Tyson was once married to actress Robin Givens.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How long was the sentence Mike Tyson received for his rape conviction in 1992?
- A.
Twenty-Five Years
- B.
Six Years
- C.
Thirty Years
- D.
Ten Years
Correct Answer
B. Six YearsExplanation
Mike Tyson received a sentence of six years for his rape conviction in 1992.Rate this question:
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