By William Mackay: It looks like there is next to no one that is picking WBA heavyweight champion David Haye to pull off an upset of IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko next month on July 2nd. Mike Tyson is the latest well known figure to pick Wladimir to beat Haye, as did Sky Sports Ringside guests Glenn McCrory and Jamie Moore. Haye is kind of out there all by himself with only a small band of loyal British fans supporting him.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson, the legendary pugilist whose name reverberates in the annals of boxing lore. Renowned for his savage approach and daunting aura in the squared circle, Tyson shattered records to become the youngest ever heavyweight kingpin at merely 20. His career, adorned with thrilling battles, off-the-ring controversies, and a profound influence on boxing, weaves a narrative of complexity and magnitude. From a tumultuous upbringing to achieving iconic status, Tyson’s odyssey is a riveting chronicle of victory, hardship, and atonement, ensnaring the gaze of aficionados and skeptics alike.
Iron Mike Tyson owned a heavyweight era
By Gerardo Granados: Iron Mike former undisputed and undefeated heavyweight Champion of the World, T58-W50(44)-L6(5)-D0, title fight record of T16-W12(10)-L3(3)-D0-DQ1. He is still the youngest heavyweight champion.
Mayweather v Pacquiao: Tyson v Lewis
By Tom Graves: The super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, the two ‘pound 4 pound’ best boxers in the world is yet to be scheduled.
Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez elected into boxing hall of fame
By Dallan o’ Donnell: Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and former three division champion Julio Cesar Chavez have been elected into the international boxing hall of fame class 2011. The two legendary fighters will be joined by former light-welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu, referee Joe Cortez, trainer Ignacio Beristain and screenwriter and actor Sylvester Stallone. Tyson was one of boxing’s biggest stars in the 80’s and the youngest ever heavyweight champion. Once one of the most feared men in boxing, Tyson had a well publicised fall from grace in and out of the ring but his position in the hall of fame is unquestionable.
Cheers to the most feared, the meanest and the bravest
By Gerardo Granados: The core of the boxing hall of fame or the personal top ten all time greats list are the bad to the bone prizefighters, call them greats or legends, it’s your choice. There are sublime pure boxers that are so rare that you will enjoy until your memory leaves them behind.
24 Years Ago Today, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion
By Tom Graves: On this day (November 22), 24 years ago in 1986, Mike Tyson was given his first chance of winning a heavyweight title and becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. With a record of 27-0, Tyson was to face Trevor Berbick (31-4-1), a Canadian/Jamaican boxer who was the last man to fight and beat ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali.
Remembering “Iron” Mike Tyson the man, the myth, the legend!
By Marquise Bullock: If you want to experience how Mike Tyson’s opponents felt getting hit by him, run as fast as you can into a brick wall, face first, and that’s what it probably felt like. Or just put a stick of dynamite in your mouth. A lot of people say Mike Tyson was overrated…well it depends on which Mike Tyson your talking about.
Mike Tyson: What If?
By Tom Graves: This article is aimed at people who are not necessarily fans of “Iron” Mike Tyson but aimed at anyone who knows his career and life in depth.
I was watching ’Tyson’ the movie for what must be near the tenth time, the film documents his life story and his great boxing career, it got me wondering how things could have been so different if Tyson’s personal life didn’t affect his performance in the ring.
Tyson thinks Haye needs to prove himself against contenders before facing the Klitschko brothers – News
By Scott Gilfoid: Forget about World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) facing both of the Klitschko brothers right now, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KO’s) thinks that Haye needs to prove himself against the top contenders in the heavyweight division before he takes on the best heavyweights in the division in WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. I totally agree with Tyson. What is up with Haye taking the back door to the title?
Haye advises for Tyson to stay retired
By Sean McDaniel: There are rumors that 43-year-old Mike Tyson could be considering a comeback in 2010. Tyson, who hasn’t fought since being stopped in the 5th round in 2005, appears to have taken off a considerable amount of weight recently and looks to be in or near fighting shape. World Boxing Association heavyweight champion David Haye doesn’t think that Tyson should come back for some reason. In an article at Timesonline, Haye says “It would be a sad spectacle. I’ve never met Mike Tyson, but looking at his physical condition, there is now way he should think about boxing.”