Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner. Even his in-ring career has its share of lows, notably the infamous ear-biting incident in his 1997 rematch against Evander Holyfield. Sure, we might drool at the concept of, say, Tyson Furyvs. Anthony Joshua, but that's because they're contemporaries plying their trade in the same weight class. In December of 2020, The protection given by football helmets is serious business, with some companies making just the, Kim Jong-un is a huge fan of basketball. In 2014, Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. However, instead of accepting it, Tyson threw a pretend right hook inches from Mayweather's torso before giving him a hug. 'Iron Mike's last exhibition boxing match was against Roy Jones Jr. on Triller Fight Club in November 2020. It was certainly a chaotic way for . Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones. To this day I don't know what was wrong with him as he was flat. Mike Tyson has revealed who he believes is the heaviest punching heavyweight of all time. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. With that in mind, it's safe to say they likely did well in the profit department. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. He beat Tommy Hearns in a three-round fight in 1985, and he lost to Sugar Ray. 15. When Mayweather was charged for sexually assaulting and kidnapping a woman, Tyson is reported to have been the man responsible for inciting her to do so. Cristiano Ronaldo and his son pose with legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson as the 175m-a-year Al . Tyson himself told the Wall Street Journal (via Sport Bible) in 2013 that he would have to deploy a pretty nasty plan to fare against the skillful "Money" if they were the same weight. Read our privacy notice. Because youd have to do everything to fight him because hes just so good. Tyson, 54, and old foe Roy Jones Jr came out of retirement on Saturday night to fight for the WBC Frontline Battle Belt, despite it being an exhibition scrap. The former footballer did not expect that when he woke up on SundayGary Neville/Instagram. 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Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as youd think. He walked around almost at the 154 lb Jr. Middleweight limit and had no trouble making the 147 Welterweght limit. People can criticize Youtuber turned boxers like Jake Paul, and view the success of these 'Influencer' boxers in a condescending manner. But he fought champs or belt holders very often.Mike Tyson was brought up fighting without the athletic abilities that Floyd had but he took the Heavyweight title at the youngest age in history. Floyd was possibly the best defensive welterweght in history. Mayweather has outdrawn the largest MMA and pro-wrestling pay-per-view events as well. It's being accepted by the people. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, "the sweet science"continues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Some people think he is the best boxer in the history of boxing. Cookie Notice Philadelphia Eagles receiver Zach Pascal was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, according to a TV news report. He beat Bruno senseless. However, 'Iron Mike' told FightCamp that his power was no match for that of two-time heavyweight champion of the world George Foreman. Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". . Tyson took exception to the comments, not about himself, but his hero Ali. The next morning Mike spoke to Ali, for the first time. He is considered to be the best pound for pound boxer for over 10 years. Although the incident appeared jovial, comments made just a year later appeared to suggest this was not the case. His 6 year late fight with Manny Pacquiao was a bad joke as both were years past prime and slowing down in every way. Aint a such thing as no super champion. But he recently told the sport's various organisations to 'sort their s*** out', saying that 'everybody's a champion'' and accusing them of taking extra money from fighters. Leading finding himself flat out on the ring floor, beaten in every way. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? One user on the weight lifting website, Boxing is a tough and intensely competitive sport by design. / who Will Win?Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather, Arasin'da Bir Ma Olsa. Mayweather is giving up 40 pounds in weight, 6 inches in height and 18 years in age, which adds a little in-ring intrigue, but whether you prefer him as "Pretty Boy Floyd" or "Money Mayweather . Pertheir Boxrec statistics,Tyson is 5'10" and Mayweather 5'8", but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tyson's. in the bid to let floyd mayweather know he still gat it, Mike tyson throws a punch at him.Once again you can never come out with a solid answer when you take two boxers who fought at from 70 pounds difference as Mayweather started his serious professional boxing career at Jr Lightweight or Super Featherweight. Floyd Mayweather did not lose to Logan Paul. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didnt exist, and both fought in the same division? Both boxers are in their respective prime with lots of time to practice and train for the battle. I am not one of them. Tyson wins 10/10 mayweathers defence is flawed for body shots, it is good enough vs simiral weight opponents but not heavy hitters heavyweights like mike, KO by body blow. Tyson was capable of amazing defenseandflurries of lightning-quick punch combinationsthat were so fast and strong, the match was sometimes over before the last few hits had even landed. Floyd didn't like fighting at Jr. Middleweight and often called for a catch weight. 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When. Cristiano Ronaldo and Mike Tyson are among the famous faces who sat ringside for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury.The football legend now lives out in Saudi Ar . . This is, of course, a handy trait for a pro boxer. Eight times a year? I don't necessarily agree with that. I would be mean, I would be dirty. It was well above the 800,000 stated initially by some media outlets. However, they've still competed in exhibition boxing matches recently and have done monster numbers on pay-per-view. Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Floyd Mayweather squared off -- sort of -- with Jake Paul, who prompted a scuffle Thursday when he took off Mayweather's cap during a news conference for brother Logan Paul's fight vs. the . Showtime - 1,550,000. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. Its being accepted by the people. Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 40 fights. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), [I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.. "Thats what this business is about. Tyson really likes it dirty, doesnt he? Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. "You guys are just taking extra money from all these fighters, getting extra money from sanctioning fees. The cops then descended upon Tyson's pad, which ended the friendship there and then. He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Tyson said: We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him. Money.. Mike Tyson made a promise to avenge the fallen icon as a teenager. Tyson reportedly received a guarantee of $10 million, while Jones . Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto. According to Sportico, the pay-per-view bout between 'Money' and 'The Maverick' made over $50 million in revenue. Back in 2015, Mayweather made the typically outlandish claim that he was the greatest boxer in history. His personal life's not squeaky clean, either, but his multiple championships and unblemished professional record prove his utter dominance in all of the weight classes he's fought in over the years. Basically, to win the match, Mayweather would have to avoid Tyson's punches for the duration of the fight and, let's face it, what are the chances of that in a boxing ring? One thing is definitely sure:If there was a way for the aggressive, powerful Tyson and the tactical Mayweather to fight in the same division at the height of their respective powers, it would be a fight for the ages. Tyson's aggressive style, lightning-fast hands and sheer punching power have been enough to knock out guys significantly larger than Mayweather, or himself for that matter. Follow Mike Tyson was a kid training under Cus D' Mato when Larry Holmes beat down Muhammad Ali in 1980. Boxing fans are divided how the match would end if the two men could face each other in the same division, while still retaining the things that make them great boxers. TheSolarian 5 yr. ago Tyson's defence was amazing. He's a little scared man. This s***, this dont look good. Mayweather didnt flinch and they embraced, somewhat awkwardly. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, the sweet sciencecontinues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. 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[Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost. If Mike Tyson is the unstoppable force, then Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the closest thing the boxing world has to an immovable object. The problem is that, well, there's a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. In his book, Tyson said a friend told him the alleged victim had also been dating another prominent boxer., Tyson always insisted he could not prove anything and later said: Im good with it now. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are at loggerheads once again. Please turn off your ad blocking software to view this video Mayweather. Mike Tyson once branded Floyd Mayweather as "very delusional" after he rated himself higher than Muhammad Ali. Fans Lose It as Professional Bodybuilder Does Boxing Training With Floyd Mayweather & KSI's Former Training Partner appeared first on EssentiallySports. Floyd Mayweather dominates the list of richest boxing fights of all time Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was also well compensated through his up and down campaign - earning roughly 400m in. We got Canelo Alvarez and Marcos Maidana during the SHOWTIME 6 fight deal,but we also got Guerrero and the second fight with Maidana looked like Maidana only showed up for the purse,convinced that he would never be given a decision. He caught Hernandez with a left hook in the sixth round, but hurt his hand and moved his hands to the canvas, which was ruled as an official knockdown. Mayweather angered Tyson by saying: "The WBC, the WBA, the IBF and the WBO, yall have to clean this sh** up. As Martin Rogers of USA Today tells us, Mayweather has fought many of his matches as a 147-pounder and came in at 149.5 pounds for his match againstConor McGregor in 2017. But Tyson admitted he'd have to fight dirty. Culture Boxing Logan paul Floyd Mayweather Mike Tyson YouTuber KSI has claimed he could beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a boxing boutand backed his onetime opponent Logan Paul as the. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Mayweather, on the other hand, recently had an exhibition boxing match against Logan Paul in June 2021. Privacy Policy. Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa. He finished this with a 90 second knockout over Michael Spinks in the first round. Boxing Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes that Floyd Mayweather is going to win against Logan Paul Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson is sure of Mayweather's chances against. ShoBox also asked him the same question, the only difference being an actual fight in the ring, not on the streets. The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. That's a roughly 70-pound weight difference, and it's all muscle. After the Boston Celtics' ugly loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Mikal Bridges spoke about what made the comeback possible. Thats two names that most will take in the same breath whenever there is a discussion about the greatest boxing has ever seen. Still, when you look at him as a pure athlete, he was truly exceptional in his best years. Mayweather's career was just starting to take off as Tyson's was beginning to wind down, and there was never any boxing rivalry being in two different weight divisions. UK fans avoid latest Floyd Mayweather . In a 2015 interview, Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer of all time, over Muhammad Ali and Tyson. Boxing never has too many belts because every time its a championship fight, its more money for the fighter, he said, as per Essentially Sports. "Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself. Please logout and login again. Jack won the fight in the final round In a back-and-forth affair on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, Jack, who was accompanied to the ring by Mike Tyson, made himself a constant nuisance . Whats more, his defense game was amazing. It may not be common knowledge, but they did have a decent relationship up until the turn of the century. However, he has never been able to find evidence that suggests Mayweather was behind it. "We gotta clean this sport of boxing up. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Speaking of claims, though, it was a bold claim by Mayweather in 2015 that reignited the rivalry - not going to lie, it . As Martin Rogers of USA Today tells us, Mayweather has fought many of his matches as a 147-pounder and came in at 149.5 pounds for his match againstConor McGregor in 2017. Date: November 29, . And here, SunSport runs down the most lucrative fights of all time. Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. With that in mind, we can look into the history of legends like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., two men who could never face each other in the ring at their prime, and wondering what would happen if they did. Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast back in 2019, Tyson said: Floyds a great fighter, dont get me wrong. MIKE TYSON SPEAKS ON FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL - YouTube 0:00 / 2:30 MIKE TYSON SPEAKS ON FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL IMPAULSIVE Clips 1.43M subscribers Subscribe 2.3M. The Lions have been instructed to add safety Jessie Bates III as a bold free agency move. Pertheir Boxrec statistics,Tyson is 510 and Mayweather 58, but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tysons. and they had to see me against Mike Tyson before they would believe I was the best on the planet," Lewis said after his big win. One thing is definitely sure:If there was a way for the aggressive, powerful Tyson and the tactical Mayweather to fight in the same division at the height of their respective powers, it would be a fight for the ages. Over his almost 20-year boxing career, Mayweather garnered the nickname "Money." After retiring for the second time in 2015, he has fought and beaten UFC star Conor McGregor and undefeated. HBO - 1,500,000. There was no official winner declared at the end of the 2021 exhibition boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. In their prime, who is the better boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Mike Tyson? The 20-year-old, who is unbeaten in professional kickboxing and mixed martial arts, was sent crashing to the canvas three times in the first round by Mayweather, leading the Japanese fighter's. Dont tell me about, Youre the greatest fighter, with 50-0. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. accusing them of taking extra money from fighters. The late switch has not dimmed any optimism on the part of the promoters, who have priced the fight at 32.26 (or 24.88 if you pre-order) spurred on by the popularity of Mayweather's last . Watch the video of Jon Jones and Mike Tyson engaging in friendly sparring The question of who will prevail between the two is in fact difficult to answer. But will always ( fair or not) be considered at his best at 147lbs or Welterweght. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. But Tyson told Reuters he expects. The 45-year-old has been apart of some of the biggest pay-per-views ever, not even just in the boxing ring. He was fighting like, what? Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime?
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