Mike Tyson admits interest in facing 'brilliant' heavyweights in blockbuster exhibition bouts
4 years, 4 months ago

Mike Tyson admits interest in facing 'brilliant' heavyweights in blockbuster exhibition bouts

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has sensationally admitted he would be open to the idea of facing three of boxing's heavyweight stars in a series of exhibition bouts for charity. Mike Tyson says he would be interested in taking on heavyweight stars in exhibition fights The 54-year-old may face off against the likes of Tyson Fury to raise money for charity Tyson was once dubbed the 'baddest man on the planet', but hasn't competed since retiring 15 years ago. Anthony Joshua may be a potential name to take on Tyson in a future exhibition Deontay Wilder was also touted as another big name that Tyson would be interested in facing 'They could have exhibitions, and take the money from the exhibitions, because they're such big crowd pleasers, and they could help so many people. Tyson has shared a series of black and white photos showing the results of his training regime The California State Athletic Commission insisted that both fighters faced 'thorough' medical examinations and anti-doping tests.

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Mike Tyson makes heartbreaking revelation as he feels ‘depressed’ after Jake Paul defeat: ‘That fight was such a…’
3 months ago

Mike Tyson makes heartbreaking revelation as he feels ‘depressed’ after Jake Paul defeat: ‘That fight was such a…’

Hindustan Times  

Mike Tyson, the former two-time world heavyweight champion, acknowledged that he feels “kind of depressed” after his return to the boxing ring last month against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. After the fight, Tyson posted on social media to express his relief at coming back into the ring. Speaking to FOX Sports Radio a month after being defeated to Paul, Tyson …

Mike Tyson faces $1.6mn lawsuit days after Saudi Royal offered $700mn for Jake Paul rematch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tyson faces $1.6mn lawsuit days after Saudi Royal offered $700mn for Jake Paul rematch

Hindustan Times  

Mike Tyson, who was reportedly offered $700 million from a Saudi Royal, is facing legal action for allegedly breaking a promotional agreement with a gambling corporation to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson reportedly offered $700 million if he agrees to fight Jake Paul. According to FTTV Boxing, Turki Alalshikh, the head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, offered the …

Mike Tyson’s viral moment earns him $125K offer to party in Vegas – Will he accept?
4 months ago

Mike Tyson’s viral moment earns him $125K offer to party in Vegas – Will he accept?

Live Mint  

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has been offered a lucrative deal to host a holiday party at Kings of Hustlers, one of the hottest male strip clubs in Las Vegas. The offer comes after Tyson’s viral moment during his fight on Netflix with Jake Paul, where his backside became the talk of the town. Tyson’s viral moment sparks interest The viral …

Mike Tyson 'is offered $250k PORN deal' after Netflix showed his bare backside on live broadcast ahead of Jake Paul defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson 'is offered $250k PORN deal' after Netflix showed his bare backside on live broadcast ahead of Jake Paul defeat

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has been offered a porn deal worth $250k after Netflix accidentally broadcast a shot of his naked rear end ahead of his fight with Jake Paul on Friday night. Following a brief exchange where he predicted a 'violent end' to his fight with Jake Paul, Tyson turned around to reveal his bare backside. The company's Vice President, Daryn …

Evander Holyfield, 62, teases trilogy with Mike Tyson, 58, following Jake Paul fight - after telling Mail Sport he wouldn't rule out return to the ring
4 months, 1 week ago

Evander Holyfield, 62, teases trilogy with Mike Tyson, 58, following Jake Paul fight - after telling Mail Sport he wouldn't rule out return to the ring

Daily Mail  

They are now friends and could end up stepping inside the ring for one final time He faced Holyfield twice over 25 years ago, famously biting his rival's ear off Tyson was convincingly beaten by Paul in his return to the ring at the weekend Evander Holyfield, 62, has teased a trilogy with former rival Mike Tyson, 58, after the …

Mike Tyson's former trainer breaks silence over ‘terrible’ Jake Paul fight: ‘I'm pretty embarrassed’
4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson's former trainer breaks silence over ‘terrible’ Jake Paul fight: ‘I'm pretty embarrassed’

Hindustan Times  

Mike Tyson's former trainer is “embarrassed” by the outcome of the boxing legend's highly-anticipated bout against Jake Paul. During an interview with Australia Nine's Today, International Boxing Hall of Famer Jeff Fenech revealed that not only was he “surprised” by Tyson's loss, but many people lost their money because of him. Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech with Mike Tyson Mike …

Mike Tyson's place in the pantheon of boxing greats will not be damaged by one night, writes JEFF POWELL, but the 58-year-old should now hang up his gloves for good
4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson's place in the pantheon of boxing greats will not be damaged by one night, writes JEFF POWELL, but the 58-year-old should now hang up his gloves for good

Daily Mail  

Just over a century ago an American baseball legend was caught up in the throwing of a baseball World Series. When it was put to Mike Tyson that his comeback defeat by Jake Paul after a 19-year hiatus from the ring was so turgid as to put an instant end to his glorified comeback he said: ‘I’m not sure. Maybe …

Mike Tyson should never step in a boxing ring again – but don’t hold your breath
4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson should never step in a boxing ring again – but don’t hold your breath

The Independent  

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Mike Tyson, Jake Paul and Netflix’s glitchy boxing stream into the void
4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul and Netflix’s glitchy boxing stream into the void

Live Mint  

Back when I was an idiot teenager, a friend and I decided to raid his mother’s liquor cabinet and pilfer a splash of alcohol from six or seven very different bottles. This is a long way of saying I’ve had worse ideas than staying awake past midnight Friday to watch a glitchy stream of Mike Tyson losing a one-sided boxing …

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

CNN  

CNN — One is a Youtuber-turned-boxer. Former heavyweight world champion and one of Tyson’s fiercest rivals during their heyday, Evander Holyfield, said the fight “wasn’t a good one” with a rueful smile. NBA legend Magic Johnson, who said he’s been to many of Tyson’s fights in the past, said he had to turn off the fight because it was “just …

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

CNN  

CNN — One is a Youtuber-turned-boxer. Former heavyweight world champion and one of Tyson’s fiercest rivals during their heyday, Evander Holyfield, said the fight “wasn’t a good one” with a rueful smile. NBA legend Magic Johnson, who said he’s been to many of Tyson’s fights in the past, said he had to turn off the fight because it was “just …

Mike Tyson refuses to retire after Jake Paul loss and calls out next opponent
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson refuses to retire after Jake Paul loss and calls out next opponent

The Independent  

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Hobbling Mike Tyson leaves fans 'sad' over pathetic performance in loss to Jake Paul: 'He can barely walk'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hobbling Mike Tyson leaves fans 'sad' over pathetic performance in loss to Jake Paul: 'He can barely walk'

Daily Mail  

It wasn't just Jake Paul hitting 58-year-old Mike Tyson on Friday night in Texas. Once thrilled to watch a boxing legend face a cocky Gen Z upstart 31 years Tyson's junior, fans were ultimately left dismayed to see the self-proclaimed 'Baddest Man on the Planet' succumb to an influencer he would have easily beaten in his prime. Mike Tyson landed …

Outlandish Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul 'fight script is LEAKED' ahead of Netflix showdown and predicts a KNOCKOUT - but fans react with disbelief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Outlandish Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul 'fight script is LEAKED' ahead of Netflix showdown and predicts a KNOCKOUT - but fans react with disbelief

Daily Mail  

A fake script for Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight in Texas has been doing the rounds on social media - leaving some fans stunned. Tyson and Paul come to blows in the early hours of Saturday morning at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with many fans tuning in via Netflix for the unique showdown. A fake script has …

Mike Tyson is set for a sensational comeback against Jake Paul... but which fighter is richer? And what are their lifestyles like away from the ring? TALE OF THE TAPE for Friday's showdown on Netflix
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson is set for a sensational comeback against Jake Paul... but which fighter is richer? And what are their lifestyles like away from the ring? TALE OF THE TAPE for Friday's showdown on Netflix

Daily Mail  

The return of Mike Tyson is upon us - something many never believed would happen again - as the 58-year-old puts his legacy on the line in a one-off contest against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will settle their differences in the ring on Friday night Tyson is making a comeback at the age of 58, almost …

Mike Tyson claps back at Jake Paul 'underdog' insult ahead of their controversial Netflix fight
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson claps back at Jake Paul 'underdog' insult ahead of their controversial Netflix fight

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has no problem being the betting underdog heading into his controversial fight against Jake Paul. Iron Mike was speaking at the final pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, when Paul gambled his entire purse with Katie Taylor that he will beat Tyson. Mike Tyson has no problem being the betting underdog heading into his fight against Jake Paul The …

Mike Tyson set for boxing return at 58; to face 27-year-old Youtuber
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson set for boxing return at 58; to face 27-year-old Youtuber

Deccan Chronicle  

Los Angeles: Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world. That gory mid-air emergency has provided another piece of ammunition for the numerous critics who have condemned …

Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Press conference updates and latest news as Netflix fight looms
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Press conference updates and latest news as Netflix fight looms

The Independent  

✕ Close Mike Tyson throws ferocious punches in open workout for Jake Paul boxing match Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are just two days away from one of the biggest and most controversial fights in years, as they prepare to square off in Dallas. And ahead of their officially-sanctioned, professional bout, the Americans shared a stage at Toyota Music Factory …

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

CNN  

CNN — Mike Tyson steps into the ring. “That’s why when you talk about chronic neurological injuries in boxing, I personally feel that that’s the bigger problem.” Tyson burst onto the boxing scene in 1985 as an 18-year-old. For example, the New York State Athletic Commission’s medical standards manual lists numerous factors which can categorize boxers as “high-risk combatants” such …

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

CNN  

CNN — Mike Tyson steps into the ring. “That’s why when you talk about chronic neurological injuries in boxing, I personally feel that that’s the bigger problem.” Tyson burst onto the boxing scene in 1985 as an 18-year-old. For example, the New York State Athletic Commission’s medical standards manual lists numerous factors which can categorize boxers as “high-risk combatants” such …

Viral Video: Mike Tyson meets man he robbed as a teenager; netizens react, ‘Quite a badge of honour’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Viral Video: Mike Tyson meets man he robbed as a teenager; netizens react, ‘Quite a badge of honour’

Live Mint  

A viral video featuring boxing legend Mike Tyson has captivated social media. “You robbed me when I was 8 years old,” the man whispers to Tyson’s ears as they take a selfie. The light-hearted exchange ends with Tyson apologising to the man, but the fan reassures him that there are no hard feelings, responding, “No, don’t worry about it, baby.” …

Mike Tyson, 58, sparks major fears from boxing fans as he talks about 'dying in the ring' before fight against 27-year-old Jake Paul
5 months ago

Mike Tyson, 58, sparks major fears from boxing fans as he talks about 'dying in the ring' before fight against 27-year-old Jake Paul

Daily Mail  

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has sparked concerns among fans after claiming he would rather 'die in the ring' rather in hospital ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. Countdown: Paul vs Tyson premieres with two episodes on 7 Nov. Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson LIVE on Netflix. #PaulTyson 🥊 pic.twitter.com/KqIo7Eyasm — Netflix Nigeria October 30, 2024 Mike Tyson sparked …

Mike Tyson reveals how Dana White will transform boxing
6 months ago

Mike Tyson reveals how Dana White will transform boxing

The Independent  

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Mike Tyson's friend recalls the time he feared the former heavyweight king was DEAD after finding him in the 'worst way possible' in Las Vegas
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tyson's friend recalls the time he feared the former heavyweight king was DEAD after finding him in the 'worst way possible' in Las Vegas

Daily Mail  

Jeff Fenech has known Tyson for decades and trained him for his final pro fights A close friend and former trainer of Mike Tyson has lifted the lid on the time he feared the Baddest Man on the Planet was dead after discovering him unconscious in Las Vegas. But the former heavyweight king has come through far worse according to …

Mike Tyson gives health update after mid-flight medical scare ahead of Jake Paul fight
10 months ago

Mike Tyson gives health update after mid-flight medical scare ahead of Jake Paul fight

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'No one else can do this': Iron Mike dismisses his doubters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'No one else can do this': Iron Mike dismisses his doubters

China Daily  

Former US boxer Mike Tyson speaks during a press conference at the Apollo Theatre in New York, on May 13, 2024. NEW YORK — Former heavyweight king "Iron" Mike Tyson said Monday that his decision to step back into the ring at the age of 57 was a "no-brainer", brushing off recent criticism that he was too old to make …

'No one else can do this': Iron Mike dismisses his doubters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'No one else can do this': Iron Mike dismisses his doubters

China Daily  

Former US boxer Mike Tyson speaks during a press conference at the Apollo Theatre in New York, on May 13, 2024. NEW YORK — Former heavyweight king "Iron" Mike Tyson said Monday that his decision to step back into the ring at the age of 57 was a "no-brainer", brushing off recent criticism that he was too old to make …

Mike Tyson says comeback at 57 was ’no-brainer’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson says comeback at 57 was ’no-brainer’

Live Mint  

Former heavyweight king Mike Tyson said on 13 May his decision to step back into the ring at the age of 57 was a "no-brainer", brushing off recent criticism that he was too old to make a comeback. However several members of the boxing community, including former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, have voiced reservations about the fight, expressing concern Tyson …

Mike Tyson feels 's*** and sore' as he trains to fight Jake Paul at age 57 - as he opens up on the brutal toll camp is taking at New York press conference
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tyson feels 's*** and sore' as he trains to fight Jake Paul at age 57 - as he opens up on the brutal toll camp is taking at New York press conference

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson admits his body feels ‘s***’ and ‘sore’ as he prepares to return to the ring – but the 57-year-old has opened the door to more comeback fights after facing Jake Paul. Mike Tyson said his body feels 's***' as he gets in fighting shape for Jake Paul on July 20 Tyson and Paul held a press conference in …

Mike Tyson will fight Jake Paul in sanctioned heavyweight bout
11 months ago

Mike Tyson will fight Jake Paul in sanctioned heavyweight bout

The Hindu  

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson’s July 20 fight against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in Dallas will be a sanctioned heavyweight professional bout, fighters and promoters announced on Monday. The fight will be over eight two-minute rounds with the result to count on the record of both Paul and Tyson, who lost his last official bout in 2005. “Mike Tyson …

Lennox Lewis breaks his silence on Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul after shock news his old rival, 57, would come out of retirement this summer... as he insists he doesn't want the YouTuber to 'get
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lennox Lewis breaks his silence on Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul after shock news his old rival, 57, would come out of retirement this summer... as he insists he doesn't want the YouTuber to 'get

Daily Mail  

Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has given his thoughts on the shock news his old nemesis Mike Tyson will face YouTuber Jake Paul in an exhibition this summer. Tyson, 57, and Paul, 27, left fans stunned with an announcement that they would fight in Dallas on July 20 in an exhibition streamed live on Netflix - despite an age gap of …

Mike Tyson bites back at 'jealous' critics of his return to the ring to face Jake Paul at the age of 58... as he brags that he gets 'billions of views just talking about fighting'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike Tyson bites back at 'jealous' critics of his return to the ring to face Jake Paul at the age of 58... as he brags that he gets 'billions of views just talking about fighting'

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has hit out at critics of his comeback fight against Jake Paul by claiming they are just 'jealous' of his popularity. Tyson retired from the sport in 2005, and has had just one exhibition bout against against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr since, but he does not appear concerned by his time away from the ring, and insists …

Mike Tyson, 57, shares footage of his 'EXPLOSIVE' workout as he ramps up his preparations for comeback fight against Jake Paul, 27, this summer
1 year ago

Mike Tyson, 57, shares footage of his 'EXPLOSIVE' workout as he ramps up his preparations for comeback fight against Jake Paul, 27, this summer

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson appears to be taking his comeback fight against Jake Paul very seriously after posting footage of an 'explosive' workout ahead of their summer clash. Mike Tyson has posted footage of himself slamming a medicine ball into the floor to work on his explosive power He repeated the exercise for just over 30 seconds to develop his cardio as …

Mike Tyson's troubled times: After being wheelchair-bound due to sciatica, struggling to overcome his cocaine addiction and being on the verge of dying... the boxing icon, 57, is returning against 27-
1 year ago

Mike Tyson's troubled times: After being wheelchair-bound due to sciatica, struggling to overcome his cocaine addiction and being on the verge of dying... the boxing icon, 57, is returning against 27-

Daily Mail  

The early chapters of Mike Tyson's life read like a rags-to-riches fairy tale. Now, Tyson is set to return to the ring at 57 years old to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in what they are hoping will be confirmed as a sanctioned fight in Arlington Texas. Mike Tyson, 57, is set to return to the ring to face Jake …

Mike Tyson, 57, shows off his incredible power and fitness as he begins training camp ahead of fight with Jake Paul, the YouTube star 30 years his junior!: 'It's day one... the fun has just begun'
1 year ago

Mike Tyson, 57, shows off his incredible power and fitness as he begins training camp ahead of fight with Jake Paul, the YouTube star 30 years his junior!: 'It's day one... the fun has just begun'

Daily Mail  

Tyson last fought competitively in 2005 and was in an exhibition fight in 2020 It's been revealed that the high-profile fight in Dallas will not involve headguards Mike Tyson has shown off his incredible power and fitness at age 57, as he begins to train for his fight against Jake Paul, the YouTube star who's 30 years his junior. 'It's …

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson ‘live on Netflix’
1 year ago

Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson ‘live on Netflix’

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Call Mike Tyson's fight at 58 a fraud a disgrace or a downright shame… but Jake Paul is the one at greatest risk of serious harm despite being 30 years younger
1 year ago

Call Mike Tyson's fight at 58 a fraud a disgrace or a downright shame… but Jake Paul is the one at greatest risk of serious harm despite being 30 years younger

Daily Mail  

The bout pits the Youtuber-turned-boxer against one of boxing's greatest Jake Paul will fight Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, July 20 For just a moment I thought I had better check whether Mike Tyson is older than me. Jake Paul will fight boxing legend Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas later this year …

Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in heavyweight boxing fight to be streamed on Netflix in July
1 year ago

Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in heavyweight boxing fight to be streamed on Netflix in July

The Hindu  

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a fight that will be streamed by Netflix on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, promoters said on Thursday. “It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch, as I started him on his boxing journey …

Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul. Yes, an ex-heavyweight champ is boxing a YouTuber on Netflix
1 year ago

Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul. Yes, an ex-heavyweight champ is boxing a YouTuber on Netflix

LA Times  

Referee Arthur Mercante points the way to the neutral corner for Mike Tyson, right, after he knocked down Steve Zouski in the third round at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on March 11, 1986. “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard,” Paul said in …

Troubled life of the great Mike Tyson whose name remains synonymous with violence and bad intentions
1 year, 2 months ago

Troubled life of the great Mike Tyson whose name remains synonymous with violence and bad intentions

Hindustan Times  

He never saw his biological father. He later approached legendary coach Cus D’Amato and the latter was stunned by the strength of a 13-year-old Tyson. Tyson turned pro a few months before D’Amato’s passing and had already begun dispatching one boxer after another before landing a World Boxing Council championship fight against Trevor Berbick. On November 22, 1986 at Hilton …

Man punched by Mike Tyson on plane demands $450,000. Lawyer says ex-champ won’t pay ‘shakedown’
1 year, 3 months ago

Man punched by Mike Tyson on plane demands $450,000. Lawyer says ex-champ won’t pay ‘shakedown’

LA Times  

An attorney representing Mike Tyson received a letter last week demanding $450,000 as a pre-litigation settlement involving an incident on a plane in 2022. Attorney Jake Jondle sent a letter last week on behalf of client Melvin Townsend III to Tyson attorney Alex Spiro asking for $450,000 “in an effort to resolve this matter prior to protracted litigation.” The letter …

The rise of Francis Ngannou: From walking six miles to school in Africa to sleeping rough in Paris and borrowing money to LIVE - even after becoming a UFC champion - 'The Predator' has hit the big tim
1 year, 5 months ago

The rise of Francis Ngannou: From walking six miles to school in Africa to sleeping rough in Paris and borrowing money to LIVE - even after becoming a UFC champion - 'The Predator' has hit the big tim

Daily Mail  

Inside the cage, he's known as The Predator. Francis Ngannou has embarked on a remarkable journey to earn a fight with Tyson Fury He grew up in Cameroon and was forced to walk six miles to school before later leaving the country in pursuit of becoming a fighter Ngannou's profession was digging sand mines before a tortuous journey attempting to …

John Fury claims Mike Tyson is the ONLY man who would get him in the ring but warns he would need 'big boy money' to face the fighter he named his son after... as he predicts KSI will 'squawk like a c
1 year, 5 months ago

John Fury claims Mike Tyson is the ONLY man who would get him in the ring but warns he would need 'big boy money' to face the fighter he named his son after... as he predicts KSI will 'squawk like a c

Daily Mail  

John Fury has claimed the only man who would get him in the ring is the legendary Mike Tyson - but warned he will need 'big boy money' to face the fighter he named his son after. John's son Tyson Fury will lock horns with MMA star Francis Ngannou on October 28 and 'Iron Mike' will be in the Cameroonian's …

Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Helping Francis Ngannou Train for Upcoming Tyson Fury Ambush
1 year, 6 months ago

Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Helping Francis Ngannou Train for Upcoming Tyson Fury Ambush

News 18  

The 57-year-old former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been hired to help train mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou ahead of the Cameroonian fighter’s money-spinning heavyweight boxing showdown with Britain’s Tyson Fury taking place in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Francis Ngannou being coached by Mike Tyson at their media workout ahead of the Tyson Fury fight on Oct …

Fury vs Mike Tyson is on! Gypsy King's dad John reveals boxing icon said he'd 'love' to fight him
1 year, 10 months ago

Fury vs Mike Tyson is on! Gypsy King's dad John reveals boxing icon said he'd 'love' to fight him

Daily Mail  

John Fury has claimed that boxing icon Mike Tyson accepted his proposal of an exhibition fight when the pair met in Saudi Arabia. Fury Sr idolised Mike Tyson and has spoken multiple times of how it would be a dream to throw down with him in the ring. John Fury claims that Mike Tyson said he would love to fight …

Mike Tyson reveals attending Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury has made him consider a return to the ring
1 year, 11 months ago

Mike Tyson reveals attending Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury has made him consider a return to the ring

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson revealed that attending Jake Paul fight with Tommy Fury earlier this year has made him consider a return to boxing. Speaking on the Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson podcast alongside Ryan Garcia, the 56-year-old admitted that a return to active competition interests him particularly due to the limelight and attention a return would provide. Mike Tyson has revealed that …

Mike, review: Middleweight miniseries makes you feel pity for one of sport’s biggest villains
2 years, 6 months ago

Mike, review: Middleweight miniseries makes you feel pity for one of sport’s biggest villains

The Independent  

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Frank Warren slams boxing superstar Mike Tyson and calls him 'a thug, a bully and a misogynist'
2 years, 7 months ago

Frank Warren slams boxing superstar Mike Tyson and calls him 'a thug, a bully and a misogynist'

Daily Mail  

Frank Warren has slammed former boxing superstar Mike Tyson and labelled him a ‘terrible manipulative bully’. Frank Warren has called former boxing superstar Mike Tyson a 'terrible manipulative bully' ‘He is a terrible manipulative bully,’ Warren told The Guardian. Warren used to promote Tyson's fights in Britain and was once infamously punched by him He added: ‘He is a compelling …

Mike Tyson admits he was on MAGIC MUSHROOMS for his exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in 2020
2 years, 8 months ago

Mike Tyson admits he was on MAGIC MUSHROOMS for his exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in 2020

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has admitted that he was on magic mushrooms during his exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, which left him unable to feel any of his opponent's punches. The boxing icon returned to the ring for the first time in 15 years in November 2020, taking on fellow great Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition bout which …

Mike Tyson claims he still hasn't been paid in full for his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr
3 years, 2 months ago

Mike Tyson claims he still hasn't been paid in full for his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr

Daily Mail  

Mike Tyson has claimed that he is still owed money from his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr 14 months ago, describing the situation as 'really tricky'. The boxing icon returned to the ring for the first time in 15 years in November 2020, taking on fellow great Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition bout promoted by Triller. Mike Tyson …

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