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Five early foes recall fighting Tyson

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

In the 1980s, Mike Tyson built his legend on victories over some brave men who withstood his flurries as long as they could. Where are they now?

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2005

Nelson living in a hut in Jamaica

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Former Mike Tyson foe Conroy Nelson is living in a hut in Jamaica with no electricity or plumbing. He does, however, have a cell phone – and a comeback plan.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2005

Hosea, Scaff recall fast finishes vs. Tyson

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

William Hosea and Sammy Scaff recall what it's like to be first-round victims of Mike Tyson's. Scaff went on to become a housemate of Tyson's.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

Long's life rivals Tyson's in uniqueness

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Donnie Long, the ninth foe of Mike Tyson, is now an associate minister. He's also a convicted killer – married to the sister of his victim.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005

'Palooka' Jaco gained from suffering Tyson pain

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Self-described "palooka" David Jaco took the punishment from Mike Tyson in their 1986 fight – and the $5,000 he earned helped change Jaco's life.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005

Tyson still makes Green's blood boil

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Mitch Green is one of the few pugs to go the distance in Iron Mike's '80s heyday. Today, a destitute Green wants another shot.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005