Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick

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The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Trevor Berbick took place on November 22, 1986, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. This fight was significant as it marked Tyson's first major title win, earning him the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship. Tyson, aged 20 at the time, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history with this victory. Berbick, the reigning champion, was 32 years old and a 3-to-1 underdog going into the fight. Tyson dominated the match from the start, displaying his formidable punching power. He knocked Berbick down twice in the second round, with the final blow coming from a left hook that left Berbick unable to continue. The fight was stopped at 2:35 of the second round, securing Tyson's victory by technical knockout. This win propelled Tyson into the spotlight, marking the beginning of his successful reign as a heavyweight champion. The match was part of a heavyweight unification series and was broadcast on HBO.