When Mike Tyson “Knocked some memory out of” the Father of a BKB 44 Fighter

By Dylan Bowker - August 15, 2025
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Mike Tyson is one of the most well-regarded knockout artists in combat sports history, but the father of a multi-time bare knuckle title challenger’s claim to fame involves going the distance with a young ‘Iron’ Mike.

Tommy Turner touched upon this ahead of his clash with Michael Santos at BKB 44: Denver Brawl V on August 16th.

While Turner has had a complicated relationship with his dad over the years, but a beloved story between the two centers on how the Turner patriarch had fought Mike Tyson circa 1980-1981 for the Colorado Springs National Gloves tournament.
When asked what his father imparted to him about his memories of throwing down with Iron Mike back in the day, Turner said,

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