An amateur Mike Tyson gave the professional ranks a taste of things to come with one epic knockout.
Heavyweight legend ‘Iron Mike’ enjoyed a stellar boxing career, having achieved it all at professional level before retiring in 2005, having reigned as undisputed world champion from 1987 to 1990.
And his credentials were certainly proven at amateur level, where he won a gold medal at the 1981 Junior Olympics in the heavyweight division.
In the final, the heavy-handed American made a statement like no other with the landmark event lasting just eight seconds against rival Joe Cortez.
Tyson quickly burst out from his corner with just one intention, and began loading up some vicious shots.
But after just eight seconds with Cortez clearly way out of his depth, the 15-year-old at the time landed a crushing right-left combination which sent his opponent crumpling to the canvas.
Cortez was left flat on his back out cold, and the referee immediately waved off the fight while seeking medical attention for the silver medalist.
Tyson’s quickfire KO came as no surprise, with the amateur champion seen as one of the most dynamic punchers to have come through at the time.
He went on to win another gold medal at the 1982 version of the tournament, before making the step to the professional ranks with a huge reputation.
He missed out on the 1984 Olympic Games, but made up for the heartache with a glittering career as a pro. He quickly went from strength to strength, demolishing rivals with ease on his rise to becoming the youngest ever heavyweight world champion aged 20, when he beat Trevor Berbick with another thumping KO in November 1986.
The feared puncher went on to share the rings with some greats, including Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield whom he lost to, while he beat other names like Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks in a stint that saw him go down as one of the greatest of all-time.
He eventually hung up his gloves in 2005, admitting he no longer had the desire to fight on.
However, in 2020 he returned to face Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition and is now training for another fight, against Jake Paul in July.
Surprisingly the contest has been sanctioned as a professional fight, despite the 31-year age gap between the pair.
Tyson has been posting a series of training clips to justify to fans his return at age 58, but the public have still urged the pair to cancel the showdown.
He has also received a host of medical warnings from doctors over his health if he receives punches as a veteran, but has ignored them to pursue a contest which will count on his record.
