After nearly five years and 75,000 attempts, speedrunner Summoning Salt made history by achieving a TKO against Mike Tyson in Punch-Out with a time of 1:59.97. This feat required not only exceptional skill in executing precise timing with 21 'frame perfect' punches, but also strategic dodging and countering to withstand Tyson's notorious attacks. Although the achievement is an extraordinary display of talent, it was also helped significantly by luck, as the game's unpredictable nature plays a substantial role in determining the outcome of speedruns.
Breaking the storied two-minute barrier on Tyson is a matter of both incredible skill and incredibly unlikely luck.
Summoning Salt pulled off a 1:59.97 knockout after what he says were '75,000 attempts over nearly five years.'
A top-notch Tyson speedrun requires well-timed dodging and ducking of Tyson's punches to get Little Mac back into counterpunching position.
Getting the quickest possible Tyson TKO requires throwing 21 'frame perfect' punches throughout the fight.
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