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.
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.
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?
Mike Tyson looking slim and in fighting shape – News
By Eric Thomas: 43-year-old Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KO’s) looks to have taken off a massive amount of weight in a recent appearance in Italy’s “Dancing with the Stars” competition. Tyson, who hasn’t fought in over five years, appears to have taken off at least 40+ pounds in recent months. In the video, Tyson looks to be near his old fighting weight of the low 220s. In contrast, Tyson ballooned up in weight in the past year and looked nothing like his former self, almost George Foreman-esque. Could this mean that Tyson is contemplating a comeback to boxing? Let’s hope so.
Tyson: The Power to Still Captivate us
By Bruno Camuti: I recently saw an interview with Mike Tyson where he walked out after some pretty idiotic and insensitive questions were asked about his recently deceased daughter. At the time I was on the phone to a friend and when seeing that Tyson was on TV, I immediately stopped listening to the person on the other end of the phone and found myself glued to the TV waiting to hear what was going to come out of iron mikes mouth.
Berto-Mosley confirmed; Tyson, Harrison, More
By Eric Thomas: 43-year-old retired fighter Mike Tyson made boxing news earlier today when he was reportedly arrested yesterday while at Los Angeles Airport for allegedly striking a 50-year-old photographer in the face and knocking him down. Tyson, 43, was traveling with his wife and 10-month old child. It’s unknown what caused the incident at this time. Tyson was later released. The photographer was cut on the forehead from the punch.
Tyson Inspires Respect – Boxing
By Jamie Hooper: Mike Tyson once again showed his appreciation of boxers gone by, with a very thoughtful visit to Merthyr Tydfil to lay flowers at the statute of the Matchstick Man Johnny Owen.
Mike was mobbed by the locals as he walked through the shopping centre to the location of the statue. There was no protesters, no woman’s groups, just a very excited crowd who looked amazed that Mike Tyson would visits they’re town.
Tyson loses temper during interview with Sky Sports – News
By Scott Gilfoid: Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson got a little heated during an interview with Dermot Murnaghan from Sky News earlier today due to the interview method of the British reporter. I could see it coming as soon as the interview started because Tyson looked keyed up. The British interviewer appeared to have no clue on how to talk to Tyson and quickly turned the interview into a grill session which seemed like a mini interrogation of Tyson.
Mike Tyson Making a comeback? – Boxing News
By Eric Thomas: Last night between bouts at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Showtime announcer Jim Gray interviewed Mike Tyson and promoter Don King. Tyson, 43, and overweight, was asked by Gray if he would consider making a boxing comeback. Tyson had this to say: “If this guy (Don King) is going to pay for my training — my training team costs a lot of money — anything is possible. I don’t see it happening but anything is possible.’’