When did Tyson fight Julius Francis?

Julius Francis is a British former professional boxer who participated in many noteworthy boxing matches in the mid 90s and 2000s.

Francis last boxed in 2006 and after retiring, started a fitness company while working as a security guard/ bouncer at the BoxPark in Wembley, North London.

Francis also participated in a mixed martial arts bout in 2007, having been a former European heavyweight kickboxing champion.

Francis is best known for his bout with boxing legend Iron Mike Tyson.

Francis lost to boxing legend Tyson in 2000 in Manchester; where he infamously managed to last only until the second round against the Iron fisted Tyson.

When did Tyson fight Julius Francis?

The Julius Francis vrs Mike Tyson bout took place on January 29, 2000.

Tyson’s previous fight had come against Orlin Norris three months prior and the fight was another controversial one for Tyson, who hit Norris with his left hand after the first bell had rung that dropped him to the canvas.

Norris fell awkwardly and injured his right knee in the process and decided that he could not continue on with the fight, which was then declared a no-contest after only one round.

Originally, Tyson stated that he would be in favor of a rematch with Norris in December of that year, but Tyson instead chose to face British journeyman Julius Francis.

Apparently, Tyson chose to fight with Julius because it was his (Tysons’) first fight in Europe and his first outside the United States since his 1990 loss to James “Buster” Douglas.