Adam Smith relives one of Mike Tyson's greatest career moments, defending his title against Pinklon Thomas.
Mike Tyson was notorious for his frightening KOs, but boxing broadcaster Adam Smith remembers his famous night against Pinklon Thomas vividly.
Tyson threatened to close the show in the opening round, as he flew out of the traps rocking his rival into the ropes before unloading another nine-punch barrage.I fought Mike Tyson but my most famous KO was in street fight while working as security But this time the breakthrough was emphatic as he unleashed a crushing left hook which rocked Thomas' head back and changed the momentum again.
His trainer Angelo Dundee stormed the ring to care for his fighter and the referee waved off the bout as a result.It was another incredible win for Tyson, and Smith recalls exactly where he was when Thomas was slayed by the new king on the block. "Watch it back, dig it up, because this was Iron Mike at his frightening best. This wasn't a journeyman. This was a really good fighter in Pinklon Thomas.
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