Tyson scores stunning first round KO win

Tyson, who did not train for a week threatening to call off the fight claiming he had the flu, looked sharp and focused needing just 49 seconds to finish the “Black Rhino” with a ferocious right to remain unbeaten in non-title bouts.

As Etienne (24-2-1) lay crumpled on the canvas, Tyson (50-4-2) raised his hands in victory then helped his opponent to his feet.

“I’m just happy to be back in business,” said Tyson, after registering the sixth fastest knockout of his career. “I hit him with the left to set him up, then kept my hands up looking for an opening and I got it.

“I wasn’t ready for this fight but I had obligations. He needed the money and I needed the money. He’s a good man.”

It was a far different outcome for Tyson than his last appearance at the Pyramid Arena last June, when he suffered the worst beating of his professional career pummelled and humbled in eight rounds by Lewis in what was the richest bout in boxing history.

Tyson earned a reported $5 million for his work but now appears on course for an even bigger payday with Lewis promising him a rematch.(Reuters)