Atlantic City, NJ – Rising heavyweight sensation Mike Tyson extended his perfect record to 17-0 with 17 knockouts on Friday night, stopping Mike Jameson in the fifth round at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. In what was expected to be another early night for the 19-year-old phenom, Tyson found himself facing a slightly more resistant opponent—but only for a few minutes longer than usual.

This eight-rounder marked the first time the Brooklyn native was taken beyond four rounds. It wasn’t for a lack of aggression. Tyson came out like a locomotive, digging into Jameson’s body early in the first round and finishing strong with combinations to the head. Jameson, heavier by 21 pounds and known more for durability than danger, opted for survival tactics—moving laterally and clinching frequently to stifle Tyson’s inside work.

The second round saw Tyson’s relentless pressure open a cut over Jameson’s left eye via a punishing uppercut. Jameson briefly found some success with a right hand of his own, but any momentum he had quickly evaporated under Tyson’s constant assault.

A strange twist came in the third round, when the bell rang after just two minutes—a rare timing error that did little to change the momentum. Tyson continued stalking forward, while Jameson leaned heavily on clinching to minimize the damage.

In round four, referee Joe Cortez issued a stern warning to Jameson for excessive holding. Tyson responded moments later with a furious burst that sent his opponent to the canvas for the first time at the 1:07 mark. Jameson beat the count and clung on for the remainder of the round.

The end came quickly in the fifth. Tyson landed a powerful right that buckled Jameson, sending him to one knee just 46 seconds in. Although Jameson rose at the count of five and appeared to want to continue, Cortez waved off the bout after assessing his condition. Jameson protested the stoppage, but the result was clear: another TKO win for “Kid Dynamite.”

This victory further cements Tyson’s reputation as the sport’s most ferocious young contender. The January cover star of Sports Illustrated lived up to his “Kid Dynamite” billing—and boxing’s heavyweight ranks continue to take notice.