‘Iron’ Mike’s journey in amateur boxing commenced during the early 1980s, during his teenage years. Despite facing challenges in his upbringing and having encounters with the law, Tyson’s innate talent and athleticism caught the attention of the esteemed boxing trainer Cus D’Amato.

Under D’Amato’s guidance, Mike Tyson rapidly blossomed into a captivating young prospect in the sport, renowned for his powerful punches and relentless determination inside the ring. He achieved the remarkable feat of winning gold medals in two consecutive Junior Olympic Games (in ’81 and ’82).

Furthermore, a year prior to his professional debut, he secured the prestigious gold medal at the National Golden Gloves tournament. Undoubtedly, Tyson’s exceptional amateur career laid the groundwork for his subsequent triumphs, cementing his status as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history.

BoxingKingdom14 kindly shared a short one-minute video featuring a young Mike Tyson, clad in a blue vest and shorts, engaging in a friendly amateur boxing match against an older opponent dressed in red. This post was shared recently, gaining impressive traction with almost a million views and over a thousand retweets. The accompanying caption stated, “MIKE TYSON AT 15 COMPETING AGAINST A 24-YEAR-OLD OPPONENT!”

Most of the fans and followers are well aware of the impressive skills possessed by the formidable ‘Iron’ Mike during his prime. However, even some of the most passionate supporters found it difficult to believe that he accomplished such a remarkable knockout as a teenager! Some individuals even playfully poked fun at the knockout itself! Nonetheless, they eagerly engaged with the video clip, sharing their opinions and thoughts with great enthusiasm.

Fans have expressed a variety of reactions to the knockout video. User @BenGC_ maintained a sense of skepticism despite the outcome, commenting that the knockdown still appeared “questionable.”

Meanwhile, user @LittleMaxBoxing added a touch of humor by suggesting that the individual in the red attire may have caught a glimpse of ‘Iron’ Mike’s formidable strength and chose to close their eyes and meditate momentarily.

In agreement with @BenGC_, @tonyfarmery expressed the view that boxing movies often present knockouts that are more believable and realistic.

@CypriotGeeza shared a hopeful reflection on what might have transpired if the legendary trainer Teddy Atlas, who happened to be present during the early days alongside Cus D’Amato, had continued to train Mike Tyson for an extended period.

A video titled ‘A 15-Year-Old Mike Tyson Vs Joe Cortez – Junior Olympics 1981- Amateur boxing,’ uploaded by @thetrueboxing5871 two years ago, purportedly showcases ‘Iron’ Mike’s final bout against Joe Cortez during the National Junior Olympics held in North Carolina in 1981.

Tyson achieved victory in the match with a skillful combination of punches, starting with a right hook followed by a left strike that caused Cortez to descend to the canvas. This remarkable display of fearlessness and determination highlighted Tyson’s talent as a young amateur boxer.