When Tyson Punished A Gang Leader For Insolence

Today "History of Boxing" will tell the infamous saga of two fights between Mike Tyson and the leader of the New York gang Mitch "Blood" Green. It was a battle for dominance over New York. Even as children, both of these fighters were in the warring factions of Brooklyn. It is symbolic that the fight took place in the heart of the boxing Mecca - Madison Square Garden. But this enmity did not end with only one battle. Mike Tyson was 19 years old and undefeated when he met former heavyweight contender James "Quick" Tillis in his 20th professional bout.