Mike Tyson began his professional boxing career in 1985 at age 18 and became an instant sensation. The young Brooklyn native came out of the gate dominating; beginning his career with 26 wins by knockout or technical knockout in his first 28 fights; with 16 of them coming in the first round. As the world started to take notice; Tyson was scheduled to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship against Trevor Berbick on November 22; 1986 in an event called Judgment Day. Coming into the match at 27-0; the 20-year-old Tyson was ready for anything Berbick through his way. Tyson dominated the whole match and with a left hook to the head in the second round; he took down Berbick to claim the heavyweight championship. At 20 years and 4 months old; Tyson became the youngest ever to win a heavyweight championship in the history of the sport.This Sports Illustrated Cover print is autographed by Mike Tyson with a silver paint pen. Tyson's signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck Authenticated representative as part of UDA's 5-step authentication process.Includes hologram!This Mike Tyson signature is guaranteed authentic through the Upper Deck hologram system. Authenticator Pre-Certified Authenticator: Upper Deck Authenticated History of item: Tyson has signed this item in the presence of a representative from Upper Deck Authenticated. Describe how you came to possess this item: