"I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" is the first single taken from

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's third studio album, '' And in This Corner…''. The song was released as a single in late 1989. This is the duo's first single to be available on

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format. It peaked at number 58 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Music video

A music video (directed by

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) was released in 1989, which included guest-starring Chris Rock, and

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s by Mike Tyson, as well as his promoter

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, and co-manager John Horne.

Track listing

; CD Single # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Radio Mix) - 3:57 # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (LP Version) - 4:50 # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Extended Mix) - 6:34 ; 12" Vinyl # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Radio Mix) - 3:57 # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (LP Version) - 4:50 # "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" (Extended Mix) - 6:34

Charts

References

External links

* Songs about boxers 1989 singles DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince songs Songs written by Will Smith Songs written by DJ Jazzy Jeff Comedy hip hop songs Novelty songs 1989 songs Jive Records singles Cultural depictions of Mike Tyson {{hip-hop-song-stub