Mike Tyson blasts Deontay Wilder and Seth Mitchell

By Boxing News - 10/14/2012 - Comments

Image: Mike Tyson blasts Deontay Wilder and Seth MitchellBy Mark Calooke: Mike Tyson was once the undisputed king of boxing, the world’s highest paid athlete and the ‘Baddest man on the planet’. He has an opinion that is respected amongst many fans, but he has a habit of stating the obvious.

Tyson has been in England, a country he appears very fond of. Whilst there Iron Mike predictably gave alot of interviews. He reaped praise on Ricky Hatton and his comeback. He told Boxing News magazine “I’m Excited about his comeback. Is Ricky excited? If he is I’m even more excited”. The entire world is either excited or curious. Tyson continued “My main advise to Ricky is don’t go out there trying to prove your tough. When you’re a fighter its very tricky. Ricky Hatton has to know when it’s time to retire. Some people are saying “retire” whilst others are saying “why retire? You’re crazy. The Next thing you know Ricky hits the champion on the chin and is champion again”. I have to agree with Tyson and I think it’s likely to happen.

Tyson couldn’t resist commenting on his fellow countrymen, and the comments were certainly unenthusiastic, “Deontay Wilder and Seth Mitchell can’t do it. they can’t beat a Klitschko. That’s all that you want to know. Can they beat a champion right now? That’s all that matters”.

The problem is no one is saying they can. I have never met anybody who thinks they can. They have a few fans. It’s easy to look good when you are facing sub standard opposition. Seth Mitchell (25-0-1, KO’s 19) may go on to face a Klitschko. I don’t think he will do very well. Wilder (25-0, KO’s 25) will never face a Klitschko. He isn’t known for taking hazardous fights and I think the thought of facing Wladimir would give him palpitations. He has stopped everyone he has ever faced and in quick time. it sounds impressive and for those who don’t know him to well, I suggest looking at his record. The times are far from awe inspiring. In fact they are shocking.



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