MX23RW : Tuesday, September 8 05:46:23| >> :600:3361300:3361300:

On This Day in 2004: Mike Tyson knocked out by British boxer Danny Williams

On This Day in 2004: Mike Tyson knocked out by British boxer Danny Williams
Mike Tyson was left on the canvas towards the end of the fourth round.

British fighter Danny Williams caused one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when he knocked out Mike Tyson in Louisville.

Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Tyson was left on the canvas towards the end of the fourth round in what proved to be the penultimate fight of his career.

It was only the fifth time the 38-year-old had been beaten.

Londoner Williams, a 9-1 outsider who was largely written off before the fight in Kentucky, said: "This is the greatest feeling in the world and by far my biggest moment in boxing.

"I proved people wrong – they have to take me seriously now."

Tyson began well, landing a couple of heavy blows, but later had no answer to his 31-year-old opponent.

According to the American's manager, Shelly Finkel, he tore a ligament in his left knee during the bout and became unable to throw meaningful right-handed punches.

Tyson announced his retirement the following year after failing to appear for the seventh round of his fight with Irishman Kevin McBride in Washington DC.

ID:408554:
Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Billy Joe Saunders pictured in May 2019
Read Next:
Billy Joe Saunders sees suspension lifted but fined £15,000
>
Latest Sports Video

rhs 2.0
Nations League
Nations League
Nations League
EFL Trophy
Liga MX
Chinese Super League
European Under-21 Championship
Gallagher Premiership

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!