On October 16, 1987, Mike Tyson beat Tyrell Biggs at the Convention Center in New Jersey. It was round 7 of the TKO. He remained the heavyweight boxing title.
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Oct 16 1987 – Mike Tyson beats Tyrell Biggs by TKO in New Jersey
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Tyson is currently 59 years old. He is known as “Iron Mike.”
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