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Heavyweight · Interview · First reported: 9 Sept, 20:00 · Seconds Out

Mike Tyson recalls moment he was knocked out by heavyweight rival

Mike Tyson revealed he went 'numb' after being punched by a former heavyweight rival during his career. Another boxer who faced both Tyson and Lennox Lewis compared the power of the two champions, stating which one hit harder between them.

Queensberry focuses on Tyson's recollection, independent sources report a third boxer's comparison of Tyson's and Lewis's punching power.

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FightersLewis · Tyson
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Mike Tyson Says He Went 'Numb' After Being Hit By Former Heavyweight Rival
Seconds Out · GB · celebratory · first reported
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Who reported it first

9 Sept · 20:00
Seconds Out: Mike Tyson Says He Went 'Numb' After Being Hit By Former Heavyweight Rival
9 Sept · 22:58
Boxing News: Heavyweight who shared the ring with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis ranks their power: "He made me cry"
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