| Holyfield fights 3 bouts before competing for his first title on July 20 against Dwight Muhammed Qawi (the WBA Junior Heavyweight Title). Holyfield captures the title in a grueling 15 round decision. Holyfield ends the year with an impressive 5-0 record, with 4 KO's.
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Tyson fights 13 bouts in 1986 before challenging Trevor Berbick on November 22nd for his first title fight. Tyson makes history in the second round with a TKO, making him the youngest World Heavyweight Champion at the age of 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days. Tyson finishes the year with a strong record of 13-0, and 11 KO's.
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