Peter McNeeley, who faced Mike Tyson in 1995, vividly recalls the boxer’s astonishing power. In an interview years later, McNeeley described Tyson’s punches as incredibly fast and devastating, even more so than he had imagined. Despite being in relatively good shape, McNeeley was no match for Tyson’s speed and agility, which he attributed to the boxer’s small frame. McNeeley recalls that Tyson’s weight loss before the fight had given him an incredible edge, making him almost impossibly fast.
McNeeley described the moment when his manager intervened to stop the fight. While some criticized the decision, McNeeley believes it was the right move, acknowledging that he was likely concussed and in no condition to continue. He points out that even though he was still on his feet, he was essentially out of it.
McNeeley’s account paints a vivid picture of the awe-inspiring power of Mike Tyson. While the fight was a brief one, it left an unforgettable impact on McNeeley and solidified Tyson’s status as one of the most formidable boxers of all time.
