By Bolish Gudgworth: Your browser may not support display of this image. This is perhaps the most talked about and most debated over fantasy fight of all time. It is of course, easy to see why. Who wouldn’t want to pit the speed, grace and incredible talent of Muhammad Ali against the ferocity, menace and explosive dynamite that is Mike Tyson? If only a prime Ali ( I would say late 1960’s or in particular 1966 when Muhammad gave Cleveland Williams a boxing lesson) were to come up against a 1986-1989 era Mike Tyson.
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.
Tyson-Holyfield To Battle on October 31st?
By Eric Thomas: In an article on Arabianbusiness.com, it’s reported that former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will meet for a third time, possibly on October 31st, in Abu Dhabi. The fight would reportedly earn each of them $34 million. The fight, which is said will be announced on February 1st, will be held at the Zayed Sports City Stadium. The stadium only holds 25,000 people.
Tyson – The Heavyweight Division Needs Someone Like Him
By Dan Ambrose: It’s been over three years since former IBF/WBA/WBC heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) has last fought, but yet there’s been no heavyweight that has come close to matching Tyson’s huge appeal and domination since that time. In his prime, Tyson was unbeatable, stopping excellent fighters like Razor Ruddock, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Andrew Golota, Frank Bruno and many more. When he was in shape and focused, in particular earlier in his career, Tyson may have been the best heavyweight that every lived.
Tyson-Holyfield: Does This Fight Interest The Public?
By Sargon Solomon: It’s been almost three years since former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) last fought, a time in which he quit in the 6th round against Kevin McBride. Following that defeat, Tyson walked away from boxing, stating that he no longer wanted to continue if he could no longer fight at his best. For most people, they figured that would be the end of Tyson, that he would never attempt to enter the ring again. However, in the past two weeks both Tyson and former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield have stated in interviews that they could possibly meet against each in a future third bout between the two of them.
Tyson Interested In Holyfield Bout: “I’d just be looking to knock him out”
Boxingnews24.com has learned that former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) is reportedly interested in a third bout with former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (42-9-2, 27 KOs), according to boxingtalk website. Tyson, 41, said that he’d only take on a third fight with the 45 year-old Holyfield “if the money’s right,” meaning that Tyson would be looking to get a million plus payday for the the bout. Tyson went on to say that he’d be looking to “knock him out,” perhaps a signal that he would want to ensure that the fight doesn’t get into the later rounds like their first bout, a fight where Tyson ran out of gas and was ultimately stopped in the 11th round.
It’s doubtful that Tyson could fight hard for more than several rounds, judging by his last two fights against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, both of whom stopped Tyson after he started quickly in the first two rounds and then almost immediately tired out. Tyson said that he’s not interested in taking on any preliminary bouts, and wants to “go straight at him.” Again, at this stage in his career, even a journeyman fighter would be a threat to Tyson if the bout was to beyond three rounds. It’s understandable that Tyson would want to avoid this happening, and possibly ruining a shot at Holyfield.
Could Tyson Still Compete With The Top Heavyweights?
It’s been two years since former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) retired from boxing following a particularly embarrassing 6-round TKO to the mediocre Kevin McBride in June 2005. However, at the time of the loss, Tyson, now 41, had reportedly not been training correctly nor had he been taking care of his self in a proper manner. If, however, Tyson were to get his head on straight and finally start taking his training seriously, could he someone make it back to the top and perhaps win another title? Of course, it would be monumental task if he were able to do this, as he’d have to forgo all his vices, whatever that may be, and truly deticate himself to boxing full time in order to make it all the way back.