Darryl Tyson (born October 17, 1960) is an American former

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. He is a former

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champion and former USBA and NABF champion in the lightweight and

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divisions.

Professional career

Tyson began boxing professionally in 1982 and has faced a number of tough opponents in his 20 years of boxing. On August 15, 1986, he lost by unanimous decision in his first world title shot to Jimmy Paul for the IBF lightweight title; this was a rematch bout, Tyson having won their first match by ten rounds split decision. On December 5, 1992, Tyson lost in his second world title shot by unanimous decision to Miguel Ángel González for the

lightweight title. In his next fight, Tyson fought former WBA lightweight champion Livingstone Bramble to a draw. Next Tyson lost to Rafael Ruelas. In his next fight Tyson beat

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. In 1995, Tyson lost to Freddie Pendleton by technical knockout in round ten. In 1996, he was knocked out in the second round by

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. He would lose his next three fights to Shea Neary,

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, and

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. In 2000, Tyson defeated

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by split decision. Four years later, he lost to DeMarcus Corley.

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