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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

Williamson rebuilds career after Mesi loss

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

DaVarryl Williamson had reasons to retire at 36. Tim Graham reports on the heavyweight's improbable rise from the canvas.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2005

Boxing's best of 2004

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Light heavyweight champ Glen Johnson earned top honors for a stellar year.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2005

Palomino's unlikely career leads to Hall of Fame

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Carlos Palomino got into boxing late, and his career ended early, but he did enough to make the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2004

Jones deserves place among best ever

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

No matter what you think of Roy Jones Jr., there's no questioning his place among the all-time best.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004

Wright knew time was right to beat Mosley

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

In the days before the fight, Winky Wright talked about a career-defining win, and putting all junior middle titles together.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2004

David Reid's American Nightmare

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

From Olympic hero to early retirement, The American Dream of David Reid came to an abrubt end.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2004

Graham: Lewis avoids that one last temptation

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Lennox Lewis retires before ruining a legacy that made him a domimant heavyweight champ.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2004

Graham: Looking back on 2003

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

From tragedy to scandal to great fights and new champs, 2003 was an interesting year.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2004

Heavyweight future looks pathetic

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

With little to watch in the heavyweight division, the future looks historically ugly.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2003