Peter McNeeley

ABOUT PETER MCNEELEY

Former heavyweight fighter best known for his infamous 'cocoon of horror' fight with Mike Tyson in 1995.

He graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor's in Political Science.

His fight with Tyson was named as one of the 50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time by TV Guide.

His father is fellow former heavyweight Tom McNeeley.

His August 19, 1995 fight with Mike Tyson ended when McNeely's manager entered the ring a minute and a half into the first round to stop the fight.