And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. A knockout machine who used a peculiar "peek-a-boo" style to dodge in and out of punches while landing his own, he was far faster than a heavyweight should have any right to be, yet punched like a jackhammer and fought with ruthless aggression. During this whole journey, I put boxing first and the fans first. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Fight [Manny] Pacquiao again or something, keep in shape. [FightCamp] was a cool way to introduce boxing to my kids and now I cant keep them off it, Mike Tyson said in a statement. Mike Tyson pictured with UFC legend Khabib 2 Khabib said he turned down $100m to fight Floyd Mayweather Credit: Rex He has since snubbed a UFC comeback and even the massive purse to face boxing legend Mayweather in the Middle East. The footage seems to show the incident ending in a jovial fashion but that illusion was shattered a year later when Tyson slammed Mayweather for suggesting he was the greatest boxer of all time. The trend of novelty fights that Mayweather and Paul are capitalizing on gained momentum in November, when the retired former champions Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. combined age: 105 . THERE is no love lost between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Mike Tyson launched Tyson Pro boxing apparel on April 21. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. April 30, 2015, 9:40 PM. It's almost impossible to fight him clean. This is, of course, a handy trait for a pro boxer. Floyd Mayweathers decision to fight Logan Paul left fellow boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson bemused. 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. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. When he was asked if Mayweather would beat him in a super-fight, Tyson said: "I don't know. Recently, he got the chance to talk about his upcoming fight with none other than Mike Tyson. You can't it's almost impossible to fight him clean. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'. He made this bold claim based on the fact that he. I want to be the best. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Floyd, to his credit, extended his arm. Two weeks later, Tyson predicted the fight wouldn't be one-sided. Against whoever was in the rankings. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Of course the counterargument is that Floyd retired with his perfect record intact, defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez before his final pro fight against Conor McGregor. Tyson also revealed his one fantasy fight would be against Mayweather. Boxing never has too many belts because every time its a championship fight, its more money for the fighter," Tyson is reported to have said by Essentially Sports. Other notable investors include the startup factory Y Combinator, mobile gaming heavyweight Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen, and Fritz Lanman, CEO of fitness class finder app ClassPass. Tyson threw a fist towards Mayweather before giving him a hug. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Logan Paul Finally Responds To Mike Tyson Over Fight - SPORTbible Tyson went off about Mayweather's recent claim that he is . The footage seems to show the incident ending in a jovial fashion but that illusion was shattered a year later when Tyson slammed Mayweather for suggesting he was the greatest boxer of all time. The cops then descended upon Tyson's pad, which ended the friendship there and then. With an undefeated record, it's hard to argue the case. GQ once asked the former heavyweight champion who would win in a street fight between the pair. Most of us like to work out at home even as the COVID pandemic is fading in some countries 81% of people under the age of 40 in a study FightCamp cites and buying smart equipment is one way to keep people motivated and involved. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'. You can't fight this guy clean.". Even his in-ring career has its share of lows, notably the infamous ear-biting incident in his 1997 rematch against Evander Holyfield. 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. Mike was unequivocal with his response. "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. But its a testimony to my respect for Gervonta as a fighter. For the fighters, however, it was well worth it. This is boxing at its best. Tyson, meanwhile, is said to be eyeing up a fight with Paul, 27. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as you'd think. Nate Diaz responds to Mike Tyson's praise of UFC rival Conor McGregor 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. The FightCamp system uses smart boxing gloves and a punching bag along with core and aerobic fitness movements to give users a full-body workout, a means to improve their self-defense capability, and possibly even work off some aggression and tension. ", "Don't tell me about you're the greatest fighter with 50-0. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. OK, he cant take his kids to school by himself, and hes talking about hes great? A new mode in the app, Versus, allows you to compete with others virtually in a sense fighting them while hitting your own punching bag. [Logan is] a 190-pounder. On June 20, 1985, Mike Tyson took on Ricardo Spain in Atlantic City in what at the time was the biggest crowd Iron Mike had ever been in front of. Biggest purses in boxing history: Comparing potential Tyson Fury Mike had a response for the ages. for Forbes just a few months ago and interviewed co-founder and former U.S. national team boxer Tommy Duquette. He needs to fight a guy at more of his weight division, 155-pounds or 160-pounds.. "I'm good with it now You can forgive, but you have to remember," he added. We found a way.. The FightCamp app offers more than 1,000 classes, drills, and trainings, and there are leaderboards to compare your results with others. Chris Eubank Jr. accused of trying to avoid Liam Smith rematch, Prime Klitschko KOs Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury beats him now, Andy Ruiz Jr. restraining order sours slob ex-heavyweight champ, William Zepeda moves to 28-0, 24 KOs with early KO, The Business of Boxing: Exploring the Economics and Politics of the Sport, Step into the Ring: The Best Boxing Games of All Time, Antonio Napolitano vs Brandon Brewer II set for June 24. Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win. Why either was present during the build-up is a mystery, as its unclear if they were even getting a slice of the purse. Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". You signed to fight me, there's no quarter. While Mayweather was a better technical boxer and could quite likely win if it all came down to judges, Tyson would be coming at him fast and hard, and his legendary right hand would be beyond anything Mayweather has had to deal with in his welterweight circles. Iron Mike retired from competitive boxing in 2005, but laced up his gloves again in 2020 for an exhibition bout of his own when he faced Roy Jones Jr. Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champ in history in 1986 at the age of 20, seemed to be channeling some of his own experiences in describing what Mayweather may be facing. Souness fights back tears as he announces emotional retirement on Sky Sports, Sky Sports' Martin Tyler slammed for 'racist' comment about Spurs star Son, Fulham's Pereira stretchered off with suspected broken leg in worrying scenes, Referee savagely attacked by player and left with broken jaw and missing teeth, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Following the completion of his career, Floyd Mayweather proclaimed himself to be TBE The Best Ever. Video: Mike Tyson discussing Floyd Mayweather as the GOAT The clip is taken from Tyson's 2019 Hotboxin' podcast in which he says: "Floyd's a great fighter, don't get me wrong. You can't fight this guy clean. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Tyson gave a brief synopsis of what occurred the night he . You can forgive, but you have to remember.. The 'Baddest Man on the Planet' responded: "It would be tough to beat him. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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. A rags-to-riches story, who also doubled as a cautionary tale of the predatory nature of boxing promoters . Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. Well, I'd like to fight him as long as he's 140lbs and I'm 200lbs [laughs]. Now, as more consumers adopt the trend as their permanent routine, we have an even greater opportunity to give people a taste of Boxing and Martial Arts culture in their own home.. In FightCamp, we saw a truly unique product format and experience, which both captured the spirit of the fighter, while providing an authentic entry point to all levels.. Boxing is one of the top 7 most popular fitness classes taken on ClassPass in the U.S., and mixed martial arts is the top fitness class on that platform when people work out with friends. With an undefeated record, it's hard to argue the case. So Tyson - a keen boxing historian - is correct that both multiweight world champions put together far longer unbeaten runs than Mayweather. Mayweather could be seen shaking hands with other well known boxing guests before Tyson rushed up to him. I was surprised [he didnt do that]. I dont think he should fight a f****** cruiserweight. In the end, after a unanimous 12 round decision, Mayweather won and walked away from the fight with a 49-0 record. Mayweather was also fighting in an era when elite boxers fought far less often, so there was little chance he'd ever rack up over a hundred pro fights like the men Tyson views as the true greatest. Or is Tyson right that the likes of Robinson and Chavez should be ranked ahead of him? With a 50-0 record, Money widely regarded as one of the best to ever lace up gloves returned to the ring in June to take on the social media influencer in a lucrative exhibition bout. Its not often in todays game that we see two fighters in their prime, undefeated and powerful knockout punchers, colliding in their primes. The fans have been begging for this highly anticipated super fight, which is happening on April 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Thats going to be addictive and fun, making a game out of getting fit, especially with friends. He emerged victorious in all of those fights and certainly proved his worth to one and all. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. Watch Mike Tyson throw huge punch at enemy Floyd Mayweather Jr but News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. comeback to the ring this Saturday against Roy Jones Jr. his one fantasy fight would be against Mayweather, YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They acquired help during their careers, but as Mayweather did with Top Rank, fighters can move on. ", Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Mike Tyson, Boxing News, Boxing, Iron Mike, Floyd Mayweather, Perfect for Liverpool - Robbie Fowler urges Jurgen Klopp told to sign Newcastle's Joelinton, Lionel Messi travelled to Saudi Arabia hours after shock PSG defeat, Man United fans are baffled by Lee Grant's new role, it's shocked everyone, Sky Sports have spoken to Martin Tyler over Heung-Min Son comment he made in Liverpool vs Spurs commentary, BREAKING: Graeme Souness leaves Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit, Leeds squad slammed after footage emerges of them 'ignoring' fans as they left hotel, Virgil van Dijk had his left ankle and entire reputation shattered by Ivan Perisic's run, The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar has previously slated Mayweather for suggesting that he was a better boxer than the legendary Muhammad Ali, even claimed on one occasion Mayweather is the best "fighter in the last hundred years of boxing. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. You can forgive, but you have to remember.. Mike Tyson | Biography, Record, & Facts | Britannica He's a very small, scared man.". He had 50. Mike Tyson's Response When Asked If He Could Beat Floyd Mayweather In A Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. The 26-year-old YouTuber surprised many. Speaking to Zab Judah in the aftermath of the fight earlier this year, Tyson warned Mayweather to start facing opponents more closer suited to his weight or else he could get embarrassed. just bulked up bigtime for the increasingly competitive smart fitness battles. If that makes Mayweather. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Mike Tyson threw a fake punch at Floyd Mayweather in 2014, The pair have been on bad terms since 2001, Mayweather didn't flinch and awkwardly hugged Tyson instead, Roy Jones Jr, 51, shows off incredible hand speed ahead of Mike Tyson fight. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I don't really think so. According to Daniel Marland of Sport Bible, this happened in 2001, in a match against Carlos Hernandez. Tyson didn't elaborate further about his entertaining comments regarding the undefeated Mayweather's school-going habits, but he did predict the match wouldn't last long. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didn't exist, and both fought in the same division? the former heavyweight champ -- who last fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 -- tells TMZ Sports he's still open to fighting again if the price is right. Weighing a steady 155lbs for the bout in Miami, which had no official winner and no judges to score the bout, he was dwarfed by his novice opponent at 62 and was considerably heavier. View our online Press Pack. Mike Tyson has set the record straight that Floyd Mayweather is not boxing's all-time greatest fighter.. It makes home workouts social, which is important. Tyson could never prove Mayweather's involvement and later admitted he was over it. "I would be mean, I would be dirty. But as that's an exhibition bout it won't count on his professional record. The at-home fitness category was accelerated last year, Khalil Zahar, Founder and CEO of FightCamp, said in a statement. The Most Painful Injuries Floyd Mayweather Has Suffered During His Although Mayweather estimates he earned $30million just from advertising on his shorts alone, there are those who fear he is tarnishing his legacy with these kind of bouts.
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