The ‘worst man in the world’ returns to the ring on Friday night for his first sanctioned, official professional fight, where Mike Tyson will attempt to earn his first victory in more than 21 years.

Tyson, now 58 years old, last fought in 2020 in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. during the pandemic lockdown. In terms of official fights, Tyson vs. Paul is Iron Mike’s first fight since June 11, 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride.

Will Tyson add to his official record on Friday? Let’s take a look back at his history in the sport.

Mike Tyson’s professional boxing record

Mike Tyson’s official record coming in on Friday is 50 wins and six losseswith two fights without a contest.

Of those 50 wins, a whopping 44 have come by knockout, while another five have come by decision, and one by disqualification.

Who beat Mike Tyson?

Tyson won his first 37 professional fights, but ultimately suffered his first defeat on February 11, 1990 Buster Douglas in the Tokyo Dome.

His second defeat came six years later, in 1996 Evander Holyfield. The two fighters met again the following year, when Tyson lost via disqualification for biting Holyfield’s ear.

In 2002, Tyson suffered his fourth career defeat Lennox Lewis in a heavyweight title fight.

Tyson bounced back with a win, but then suffered two straight losses Danny Williams And Kevin McBride before you stop boxing.

Does Tyson vs. Paul count in the record?

Yes, Friday’s result officially counts toward each fighter’s record.