How To Beat Mike Tyson in Punch Out 

I saw him in Vegas and tried your strategy....needless to say I have no teeth now.

Or if you survive round 3, you only need 5000 points to win the decision.

I beat Tyson so many times in this game when I was younger. This is still a game I reflect on a lot. I'm almost 38 now and it brings back a lot of memories of family and I getting together and playing the different game systems!

More useful stuff: 1. Want to shave a free 20 seconds off of Round 1? Throw ten punches at his head as soon as the timer starts and then IMMEDIATELY dodge and counter. Now, instead of surviving to 1:30 it'll be like surviving to 1:10. 2. In his ten punches, you can just block the first and go for a body punch for a free star. Keep your block up until he starts doing his wink punches, then play like normal. 3. About what he said about wasting your star in Round 2, when you block the four punches he'll almost immediately go for an uppercut. Dodge this (and counter if you still have enough stars). After that, he'll go for another uppercut almost immediately. Throw five punches here and then star punch, it's practically guaranteed. 4. In Rounds 2/3 a good rule of thumb is that his uppercuts go for six punches (number of punches wasn't specified here). This isn't ALWAYS the case but it's a safe number. 5. If you're not going for the free 20 seconds from earlier remember that the first punch ALWAYS comes at 0:05 Round 1.

Gamers today have it so damn easy!! Our games where hard as hell in the 80's.

"Mike Tyson can't even beat Mike Tyson!" Never thought I'd hear those words ever in my life...

DUDE... IDEK where to start. This video made me a living. Let me explain: I saw this video while looking for a job in my senior year of high school. I thought the game looked fun, so I looked up some info on it and the console. I decided to buy an NES classic and mod it to get the original fight instead of Mr. Dream. One thing led to another, and I now make a living suturing ports and writing programs to mod the NES classic and other retro consoles. I.E, My second project ever was getting an N64 controller linked to an NES classic and writing a script to accept the input on an N64 emulator. I can't thank you enough.

I love how the ring is minty green. So great when you get to him.

01:21 ３７３　５９６３　is easily memorable numbers for Japanese people. Almost no one could forget the password in Japan maybe. Because that numbers can read " every one(373=みなさん）, appreciate your efforts (5963=ごくろうさん) in Japanese obviously and absolutely they intended.

the secret is to succeed the first 1:30....

Little Mac, Literally the first person to Knock out Mike Tyson

I had no clue how to quick dodge I thought it was a special timing thing, now I think I can actually do this.

Those goofy faces the fighters make when you punch them never gets old.

The best How To Beat Mike Tyson guide that the internet has ever seen!!!

For everyone who still needs some help, in round two he’ll delay before an uppercut, and once your done countering he will send one more uppercut in quick succession so just dodge immediately. If you are able to not anticipate after practice from the first round, than just notice the pause in punches and prepare for the uppercut. Hope I could help. I for one had a horrible time at first with round two because of the complete timing difference with hooks and uppercuts, and I didn’t notice the delay.

Not mentioned: That part where you get a star from tyson in round 2.... You can knock him out if you hit him at the right time...rather than get the star.. You have to wait a second or so.

I first beat him 12 years ago after printing off an online strategy guide and trying all day. I remember becoming so frustrated, but I actually did win and it was all worth it I had way more time to waste as a 15 year old kid lol I can still do it a few years ago I went to a gaming convention definitely drew attention to myself once people noticed

Coming back to this video years after beating Punch Out for the first time, cannot stress enough how much time this video saved me! Learning what Tyson does for how long in rounds 1 and 2 helped eliminate SO much of that trial and error this fight already takes! Thanks for making this!

Anyone notice when mike Tyson winks? Whatever eye he winks that is the hand he is swinging with

Makes sense that the more rounds you go with Tyson, the more likely you'll come out on top. Tyson, in real life, was always one to defeat his opponents quickly. He was never any good with drag out fights. That is ultimately why he lost in 10 rounds to Buster Douglas. He got worn out.

I beat him back in the 80's. I was the only one able to do this. Once you learn how to quick dodge ( opposite direction or dodging, or better yet, up direction ) you'll see the light. I did use the low health strategy on round 1, but I never knew that hitting him with left and right mattered when it comes to which direction Tyson uppercuts. Nice video.

He'll yeah he's tough

I love the Rocky IV music during the coaching segment.

Second round TKO is the way to go. Get his life really low by the end of the first but don't knock him down then when he comes out in the second with jabs block and go for body blows for a first knockdown. Then use the star punches you get from those to get him a second time. Stay on your A game and dodge punches and with some luck you'll be able to get him one more time before the round is over for that TKO. Beware if you have to go to the third round Tyson throws some deadly combos that will almost definitely put you on your back if you're not careful, that's why it's best to finish him in the second round.

Great video mate. Love your laidback and informative format.

I once won a decision against Tyson. I was even more excited than the times I TKO'd him because I didn't think Tyson would ever lose a decision.

finally i beat him, he was a nigthmare, but thanks for te guide

YES!! Finally! Thank you so much, I got a TKO on Mr. Dream tonight! This took a long time and the tutorial helped A LOT. I definitely recommend to anyone still struggling to defeat Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream.

This video's strategy: "Get to round 3 and keep doing what you did to get there." Actual strategy: In round one, Tyson's 1:30 worth of knockout uppercuts come in various timings. The first set of 5 uppercuts has relatively similar timing between uppercuts 1, 2, and 3. However, 4 is slightly delayed, and 5 is delayed a bit longer than 4. The second set of uppercuts is very similar, without as much delay on the 4th uppercut, and a SIGNIFICANT delay on the 5th. The third set will have almost no delay on the 5th uppercut, instead choosing to delay longer on the 6th (or 1st of the next cycle, depending on how you look at it). In round two, there are 5 sets of two jabs, which you can respond to with punches of your own if you move perfectly, but you're more advised to just avoid altogether. After which, he begins a set of hooks, the side of which is indicated by which eye he blinks. Use this eye indicator to dictate which hand you use to punch back with, for the most damage. Blah blah.

Thanks for putting this up. God,this would have saved me back in the day.

Also by pressing & holding the - button while between rounds increasing your health bar when the round starts

Most helpful guide ever thanks :)

on his uppercuts that knock you out in round 1, just dodge two of his punches and when the 3rd punch comes start punching him, it works

4:19 a more advanced strat is to punch him. After you lose all your hearts he will become vincible again. Just dodge until you get your hearts back

Great job! Back then word was you could only beat him in decision, but I recall always losing the decision myself. I see now you can knock him out if you are good enough. Tyson was crazy tough until you practiced a lot. Seemed impossibile at first. Great video!

Yoooo i beat tyson (dream) fo the first time cuz this vid! Thx!!!

Straight forward and simple tutorial. Thanks. I'm on super macho man.. Tyson coming up. Haven't beat him since I was like 12 in 1995 :D

Incredible tutorial! I have all ready beat Mr Dream on Wii U Virtual Console version, but I want to beat him again. Then I found this video :) this will help so much!

A super easy strategy for round two. Instead of just blocking those first 10 jabs, hold down to block, as soon as you block immediately let go of down and hit punch to do a stomach jab. This does a good amount of damage and is a guaranteed star. So this will get you your first knockdown, if his health is super low to start, do a bunch of damage towards his second knockdown with the remaining punches, and you’ll have three stars ready to go instead of just the one where he blinks.

A really nice video, mate! I beat Mike Tyson many years ago when I got "Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!" on my NES. My only alteration that I do is at the start of the 2nd round. When Tyson throws his jabs, I just block them and turn pink.

Hey thank you so much for this video! I beat Tyson earlier today. Really boosted my self confidence! Thank you so much for this video!

So helpful thank you so much

I found out something, and I dunno how it's done. I punched him while his eyes were blinking. But instead of getting a star, it immediately knocked him down

O MY GOD!!!!!THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH!!!!!THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am trying right now after 13 hours to get to him, hopefully it doesn't take 13 more :D Thank you for the guide

One you get through the uppercuts in the first round, I always found it easier to beat Tyson than Super Macho Man. And they are easy because they are at regular intervals. At least usually.

Buster Douglas likes this!

I used this to beat mr dream thanks!

I'd really LOVE to see Mike Tyson take tips from this vid and beat his character!

Thanks so much, I've watched every video 10000 times and today I finally beat him without save states. Twice! Both times were TKOs in the second round.

Thanks fapguy this helped me alot

How to beat Tyson: Let’s ask Buster Douglas

So much childhood win. Well done!

thank you for showing me how to defeat mike tyson

@FafGuy how will a big screen projection TV do? I want to play it on the big screen not on my Switch in handheld

im so glad i didnt grow up in the 80's since these games on the NES are as hard as heck

The only game I haven't beaten... Never. Every time around winter I try my luck... SMH.

It took me a good.... 14 times but I eventually got him!!! Thanks m8!

I remember knocking this guy out when I was a kid and I was on top of the world. This is my favorite NES game

The jabs at the start of round 2; it's better to block them and counter with a body blow. Half the time he blocks you, half the time you get a star. His blocking you is inconsequential.

his 3rd punch in round 1 is always so random

Took me like 5 hours but I did it.. Thanks : D

Great video. I beat him by decision but not by tko but I should have tkoed but blew it. But I think rocky on the master system and beating Drago is harder by far but I beat him too with some luck it was the greatest

At the beginning of round two it’s easiest to block his first jab then immediately throw a left hit punch to get a star

The Rocky 4 training can also be heard in the back round

Omg I never knew I had game mode on my tv! Sweet!

Tyson was easy once you got through the 90 seconds of one punch knockdown uppercuts. Once I got that down, I found him easier than the previous opponent. Tyson's warning "tell" was easier.

U are amazing sir

Holy freaking crap this video helped me so much i beat mike tyson 8 times ever scince i watched this video

I used to beat him all the time when I was a child

You do know you can knock Mike Tyson out with one punch right.. Dodge all his punches catch him only when he blinks and game over.. and you're welcome.

Mike Tyson winks before he throws certain punches.

I've been playing this lately 😂 Nostalgia. When Tyson freeze and blink that's that coke kicking in 😂

Your tactic made me defeat him, thanks

if you land an uppercut in the blink stun time, it's pretty safe and it does a lot of damage

I have never seen such finger speed! Its all about yo focus and finger speed if you aint got it then leave this game alone i beat everyone accept Mike Tyson in 30 years i never beat him WTF!🥊🥊🤦🏽‍♂️😭

Thanks man

This Gide help me so much it took me a year to beat Mike Tyson but I get it I even made a video about it

i'll try this soon

NO...at the beginning of the second round when he's throwing those quick jabs you can block and quickly counter with gut punches which always results in stars. I can get 3 before I run out of hearts. Then dodge the next two attacks and you are golden.

BROOO FINALLY OMG THX

This is a great tutorial, he looks hard

I beat mike Tyson on my nes classic without this vid but it’s good advise

He didn't mention the points you need to win by decision if you can't beat the time. Seems 5000 points are required for a decision win. I haven't beat Tyson myself. But my 11 year old nephew did. I got a video on my channel if anyone wants to see it.

Can you teach me how to defeat super Mach man in super punch out for the snes I got a problem

Thanks doc louis

Dodge when he flashes, Have him to little life at the end of round 1. Round 2 when you get stars, only do uppercuts when he does his hook punch. Punch once then uppercut. You should knock him down easily. Macho man & Sandman are a lot harder.

Mike Tyson isn't Mike Tyson without his iconic face tattoo.

I beat him today for the first time after about 10 attempts at it. He wasn’t that hard to me idk. Granted I’ve been playing this game on and off for a decade so I had RU-vid and years worth of experience with the game that made all the difference in the world for me

you can block his one -hit uppercut in the first 1:30 if u mess up. it will not knock u down. it will leave u with a small sliver of health.

I remember this code fron the 80s never forgot it🤣🤣

This is really tough, but also works on the play choice 10 version.

As a kid, I knew the Tyson code better than I knew my own phone number.

Ok that opposite uppercut is going to help me

i haven´t seen any comments on what im about to say so i guess not many people has discovered it. anyway i found out that if you punch him right before he throws a punch when fast winking you can drop him even if he has full health, if you do it early, you only get a star.

one of the toughest boss in videogames ever hands down

Definitely the hardest part of the fight is making it past that 1:30 mark in round one. That took me forever to do as a kid. If you can do that the rest is a piece of cake...lol. I haven't attempted to try Mr. Dream on the NES Classic yet but The general opinion is most won't be able to beat him due to newer TV's even in game mode. I wonder if anyone has done it yet?

I don’t think you can quick dodge in the switch port, so I can’t beat him

I'f you block his uppercut on round 1 it won't instantly knock you down it'll just take alot of health away

1. Know the pattern 2. Know the quick dodge Once you got that down, you can TKO him in round 3