Peak Mike Tyson was one of the most terrifying fighters in the history of combat sports. Marvis Frazier, son of the legendary former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, found out the hard way.
Marvis was a fast-riser up the heavyweight ranks. After beating Joe Bugner, Frazier took on Larry Holmes in 1983 and it lasted all of two rounds. Frazier built himself back up and picked up wins over James Tillis and James ‘Bonecrusher’ Smith, although Marvis was nowhere near the puncher his dad was.
And so we reach July 26th, 1986 in Glens Falls, New York. ABC televised this 10-round main event between Marvis and Mike Tyson.