Mike Tyson vs. Francois Botha

He gives it to him real bad.  All Tyson needed was a nice punch, huh?  Also, funny on how stupid the guy looked when he fell.

Mike Tyson vs Michael Johnson

Seriously....Johnson looked like he didn't stand a chance against Tyson. Johnson didn't see the hard right coming at him! LOL!! 

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Mike Tyson vs Michael Spinks

Spinks takes a shot to the rib and falls, tries again and a right hand to the chin sends him down for sure.  One of Tysons great video.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield

Not a win in Tyson's favor, but the infamous video of him.

Maybe he got a bit hungry?  You never know....a guy like Tyson will sure have some appetite!  An appetite for ears.....

Overall though, Mike Tyson is a monster!!!  He is too old to box now but I have yet to see someone who was as good as Mike Tyson was when they started their career.  Those are just a few of the videos of him showing his great power and quickness.  Yeah he bit Holyfield's ear but who cares?!  To me he is one of the best boxers ever.  Give me your opinions or some links of some other knockouts by Mike Tyson.

Cast yourselves back to the mid 1980's. The heavyweight division then was suffering from a hangover from the glorious 70's era of Foreman, Ali, Frazier and Norton. Skilled but flawed fighters plied their trade, seemingly undermined by glass chins, ponderous feet, poor motivation or a combination of all of the above. Then, from the Catskill camp of Cus D'Amato we were presented with Mike Tyson, a ferocious, perpetual motion fighting machine nurtured with care, attention and imbued with a strong work ethic. A closely guarded secret at first, he soon became the worst kept secret in heavyweight history.

On July 21st, 1988 he became unified heavyweight champion with a frightening, 91 second demolition of the technically excellent Michael Spinks before a spellbound world audience. Gone were the paper titles and plastic champions, and a genuine king sat at the head of the pugilistic table. Once more the sport was a world wide event, and title defences as far as Tokyo spread the legend. It seemed that, even as his personal life began to spiral out of control, he would remain dominant for a lengthy period to come.

It was not to be but such was his presence that he inspired some more than passable contenders into the early nineties, who battled for supremacy during Tyson's first incarceration. Riddick Bowe, the hungry Evander Holyfield and a young Lennox Lewis all emerged during this time, though there was always the feeling that they were keeping the seat warm until Tyson's return. That return, however, saw a slower, less durable Tyson, though he still packed a ruthless punch. However, the dearth of genuine quality during the close of the century was masked by the hype and box office that surrounded the man, rather as the man's declining ability was distorted by his power and reputation.

And how sad that, in his final professional fight in late 2005, the once mighty Tyson quit in sheer frustration after round 6 of his bout with Kevin McBride, the cumbersome, lumbering Irish champion. A tangible sense of change hung in the air after the fight, and everyone present knew that it was finally the end of the Tyson era. The name that had been synonymous with the division for nearly 20 years was no longer relevant, the skills and aura of invincibility long since diminished. And, since that winters night, it could almost be said that a portion of the sport perished along with Tyson himself.

So, the parallels are there. Certainly some of these are pure coincidence, and some due to the overwhelming impact that Tyson had on the boxing scene, but the connection is undeniable. Yet whilst the question is clear, the answer is not. Tyson is unlikely to redeem the fortunes of the heavyweight division, as he will have a tough enough task redeeming himself. So it appears the long sought "saviour" of the heavyweight division will need to be found elsewhere.

However, one thing to note on this point - the unrest and disillusion with the current heavy weight crop is mostly evident in Britain and the states, each of which is without a current world class claimant. to the title. This insular attitude is unlikely to be shared elsewhere though, as the sport has never being more popular parts of the world. Russia and the Ukraine in particular, due mostly to the impact of the nearly all conquering Klitschko brothers, are producing more and more contenders and inspiring the next generation of youthful fighters. Africa, Mexico and Asia area also rapidly evolving as pugilistic nations, and the suggestion is that it must only be a matter of time before the next truly great World Champion graces the heavyweight scene.

Or better yet, even a crop of truly great champions.

1. The Offense

   Mike Nolan knows how to pick offensive coordinators.Say what you will about his decision making in game, but if there is one thing that Mike Nolan has proved throughout his time with the 49ers is that he knows how to pick offensive coordinators that will get the best out of the players they are given. Aside from Jeff Hostler (who was a last minute replacement after the chargers waited until the last minute to hire Norv Turner) Mike Nolan has had nothing but success in this area. Mike McCarthy and Norv Turner were both leading their teams into their respective championship games, and seeing as how only 4 coaches get there i think it's amazing that half of them were 49ers offensive coordinators the last 3 years. The hiring of Mike Martz will instantly make everyone on offense a little bit better (if not greatly) and at the very least will make it an interesting season.

2. The Quarterback Situation

   We all know the woes of the quarterback situation well being 49ers fans and all, but last year gave us a glimmer of hope with the emergence of Shaun Hill. While it is not set in stone whether he will stay or go, my feelings are that he will stay and compete with Alex Smith and 1 other quarterback for the starting job. This will work out in the fans favor, because Alex Smith will be forced to improve or sit on the bench. Shaun Hill showed tremendous heart and poise in his first 2 starts, and i think most 49ers fans would agree they feel comfortable with him behind center. The addition of Mike Martz will also prove to help both quarterbacks, as he has helped many quarterbacks go from obscurity to the summit of greatness. Also of note, as Eli Manning has shown us this year, it takes time for quarterbacks to develop. This is a promising reason not to just dismiss Alex Smith, even though many of us would like to.

3. The Draft

   By now most of you should know that the 49ers traded their first round pick to the New England Patriots to move back into the first round and get Joe Staley. Many people believe that he proved he was worth such a lofty trade and i agree. Time and time again Mike Nolan and Scott McCloughen have proved that they have what it takes when it comes to evaluating talent through the draft. Say what you will about picking Alex Smith with the first overall pick, in that same draft they got Frank Gore in the 3rd round. Vernon Davis might be a bust? How about drafting perfectly capable players later on in that same draft like Micheal Robinson (4th round) Parys Haralson (5th round) and Delanie Walker (6th round). We all know of the success of Patrick Willis and Joe Staley. Also, the 49ers have the Indianapolis Colt's first round pick this year (29th overall) and we know how Mike Nolan loves trading up in the first round. If this year is the same, look for the 49ers to be very productive in the draft.

4. Free Agency

   While the 49ers have been notorious under Mike Nolan for not being able to get a quality number 1 receiver, that can hardly be blamed all on him. The production (or lack thereof) of the quarterback has lot to do with that as well. The addition of Nate Clements (while overpriced) and Michael Lewis helped the defense significantly. There also are rumors that the 49ers might go after Lance Briggs or Bernard Berrian. The 49ers have a significant amount of cap room left (around 20 million) and I expect them to be minor players in this years free agency, adding one or two big names and a few quality players as well.

5. Patrick Willis

   It was a joy to watch Patrick Willis grow as a player. Towards the end of the year when most rookies are hitting the wall, Patrick Willis was actually getting better. They started unleashing him on the opposing quarterback more, and he responded with hurries, sacks, and turnovers. Also, Mike Singletary appears to be out of the running for the open head coaching positions, which means he will most likely be around to further his teaching of Patrick Willis. Add the return of Manny Lawson and the possible addition of people like Lance Briggs in free agency and you have the recipe for the 49ers defense to have a monster year.