Speedrunning is all about beating the clock, and doing it with style. SummoningSalt, known for their speedrunning skills, accomplished a feat that many thought was impossible. They managed to knock out Mike Tyson in the popular game Punch-Out in just 1:59. 97.

This wasn't their first try. They attempted this record-breaking feat more than 75, 000 times. They were streaming their latest attempt on Twitch when they finally did it. Their reaction? "Holy st dude, it’s fking over. " They later shared that it took them four and a half years to achieve this.

Why was it so difficult? The game requires precise timing and control. It involves 21 frame-perfect punches and 10 frame-perfect dodges. But that’s not all. There’s also a luck factor, with a chance of occurring somewhere around 1/7, 000 to 1/10, 000. That's a lot of luck!

The original game, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, came out in 1987 for the NES. It was updated and re-released after Nintendo lost the right to use Tyson’s image. That's when Mr. Dream took over. In the game, players take on the role of Little Mac, a rookie boxer fighting through tough opponents.

SummoningSalt isn't done with Punch-Out. They believe the record can be beaten, but they aren’t planning to do it again. The main variable for a faster time? Getting lucky at the end of the fight.  Some players hope to do better. The game remains popular after all these years. Mike Tyson is a big name in boxing and entertainment. He retired from professional boxing in 2005 but has made a comeback in various fixtures and even fought Jake Paul live on Netflix. The game is still a big deal, even after all these years.

Speedrunner KOs Mike Tyson in Under 2 Minutes

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