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The landscape of the music industry has always been marked by shifts, a dynamic realm where technology continuously ushers in new eras. From vinyl records and tapes to the digital age of streaming, the metamorphosis has been relentless. And now, the past half-decade has witnessed the ascension of a new player: artificial intelligence (AI), asserting its dominance in the music domain.

Moreover, in a recent dialogue that sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, an unexpected duo added their voices to the discourse. Prince Jackson, the son of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, and boxing legend Mike Tyson, lent their perspectives to the whirlwind of AI-generated music.

A captivating conundrum: Mike Tyson and Prince Jackson get candid about AI music

In a recent episode of Hotboxin, Prince Jackson offered a thought-provoking perspective on AI music copying his father’s voice. According to him while technology has come leaps and bounds it still hasn’t been able to capture his father’s unique voice perfectly. Moreover, he also puts forward some interesting questions about the ownership of voices since AI’s mainstream popularity.

“I’ve seen, at least with the AI for my dad, that he had something so magical in his voice that I don’t think the computer has been able to capture just yet. But it’s so interesting from the entertainment industry, the music side of things, right? Because what does that mean for artists moving forward? You know, do you own your voice? It’s just a very interesting conversation. “ he said.

Tyson, with his signature candor, waded into the conversation. He cast the issue in an elemental light – the essence of nature itself and how a person should be the owner of their voice. “From a nature perspective, I should own my voice. Just for actual living, I should own this.”  he said.

‘Iron Mike’s’ words encapsulate a sentiment shared by many artists in the industry. In addition, Prince also agreed with Tyson being in favor of artists owning their voices. However, as AI’s harmonic chords entwine with the music industry’s rhythm, its impact resonates on multiple fronts.

AI’s double-edged impact on the music industry

Like any other technology, AI’s impact on the music industry has been both good as well as bad. On one hand, proponents celebrate the newfound efficiency and reduced costs AI brings to music creation. However, using technology on music which has shaped clusters and societies for thousands of years can in turn be detrimental. In addition, the technology has not yet been refined to mimic the melodies of some iconic artists.

Mathis Jr. was a formidable boxer in his own right. Although his accolades are nowhere close to, ‘Iron Mike,’ it bears a mention that he was regarded as a skillful boxer. Their clash intrigued the boxing world and their match-up garnered immense interest.

However, it was Tyson who rose to the occasion and was the victor stunningly. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the last few seconds of the bout to break down Tyson’s footwork and cutting angles.

A breakdown of Mike Tyson knocking out Buster Mathis Jr.

Their contest took place on December 16, 1995, in Philadelphia. Right off the bat, Tyson came in guns blazing on Mathis Jr. and Mathis Jr. had no answer to his pressure. Subsequently, the bout did not last long after Tyson landed a clean hook to Mathis Jr.’s chin and knocked him down. At that point, the referee felt that Mathis Jr. had no fight left in him and called the contest off— declaring Tyson the winner.

In a recent turn of events, The Fight Library on Facebook posted the knockout clip with a comprehensive breakdown. In the video, he emphasized the fact that Tyson was finding room to throw his vicious uppercuts in the clinch. While narrating the sequence, it stated, “Buster Mathis Jr. throws a lazy uppercut and Tyson hops to the outside. Tyson lands a crazy uppercut and Mathis still doesn’t turn to him. Still not turned in, Tyson has the right hook lined up.”

Tyson’s knockout of Mathis Jr. is one for the history books and can be examined to understand the finer details of shot selection. It is no secret that ‘Iron Mike’ is one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, did you ever wonder what excited Tyson the most about boxing? Let’s find out.

Tyson’s greatest desire

Tyson had it all; fame, fortune and luxuries. However, he cared most about being known and called the greatest boxer ever. In an episode of his podcast with Terence Crawford, the former boxer stated, “I am such an insecure f*ck. You can keep the money. Tell me I am the greatest ever.”

It is safe to say that if Tyson wanted to be known as the greatest, he has truly proved himself. The 57-year-old is still in the public limelight and is highly regarded by not just the boxing world but globally

In the world of sports, you always find yourself asking what if? What if Diego Maradona’s Hand of God never counted?

What if Ayrton Senna didn’t crash in San Marino and continued to race? What if Michael Jordan never quit basketball for baseball?

Boxing is no different. For years, fight fans have created their ultimate fantasy fights and according to the WBC, Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder is top of that list.

Although we are not quite sure why when both fighters remain active…

Below, we take a look at what would have been the biggest fight in boxing history had both fought in the same era – Muhammad Ali vs Mike Tyson.

When you look at the two fighters, the biggest difference is the height disparity. Ali was billed at 6ft 3inches compared to the smaller man in Tyson – who at 5ft 10ins – gave up five inches to Ali.

Similar to the height, ‘The Greatest’ also has the advantage of reach, coming in with a span of 78 inches whereas Tyson’s reach is measured at 71 inches.

Although height and reach can often not tell us how a contest will end, it’s always useful to know to see how a contest will play it. With Ali having the advantage on both measurements, you can imagine him wanting to keep Tyson at long range the whole fight, not letting the smaller man get into the inside.

‘Iron Mike’ fought all of his career as the smaller man but knocked out guys taller than Ali, including Tyrell Biggs for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight belts in 1987 at 6ft 5inches.

Therefore, Tyson would be used to having to work to get beyond the jab and taking a punch to give one just to get into close range.

They say boxing is as much physical as it is mental, and Ali’s mentality and psyche were some of the strongest you will witness in boxing history.

Before the fight even starts, Ali would have the ability to get into the head of Tyson with his mind games.

Despite the intimidating persona of ‘Iron Mike’, Ali successfully played mind games with some of the most intimidating of his time including Sonny Liston.

His trash talk would help gain Ali an advantage over Tyson in this fantasy fight.

Over his 20-year long career, fans fell in love with the power of Tyson and believe it to be the biggest deciding factor when it came to one of his fights. Yet what many seem to forget is the punch resistance that Ali had.

In the late Ali’s five career losses, it was only his penultimate fight that saw him lose before the final bell rung as Larry Holmes retired him on his stool in the tenth. At that point, Ali was 38 and reaching the end of his career.

Admittedly Cassius Clay – as he was known when fighting both Henry Cooper and Sonny Liston – was knocked down by both of those fighters, yet he still managed to continue the fight to win inside the scheduled distance.

The biggest evidence of the punch resistance of the former Olympic gold medallist came in his fight against Ken Norton. In the fifth round, Ali suffered a broken jaw and but continued onto the twelfth round where he narrowly lost a split decision.

So, there is evidence that Ali can deal with power and continue in a contest which doesn’t bode well for ‘Kid Dynamite’. But we can’t mention the power of Tyson without talking about the consistency of Ali’s power.

In his career, 18 of ‘The Greatest’s knockout wins came in the final round. Whether that was round 12 or 15, Ali carried his power through every round.

Now, this could be down to his stamina or just his pure punching power, but it just shows that he can be dangerous at any time in the fight.

The final point to make about the success Ali could have is by looking at a weakness of Tyson’s. If we look at the opponents of prime ‘Iron Mike’ who caused him the most trouble, we would have to look at Evander Holyfield and James ‘Buster’ Douglas’.

Both are similar to Ali’s measurement wise who would move whilst applying pressure to Tyson – not allowing him to get onto the inside. This would be the same tactic Ali would apply when fighting Tyson.

So as shown by the likes of Holyfield and Douglas, if you keep the 5ft 10ins man at long distance, it will be a frustrating night for him.

When it comes to fantasy fights, everything is purely opinion based which is why it leads to great debate. The opinion Planet Sport has on this fight is that Muhammad Ali will have his hand raised and this is how.

Ali will settle quickly into the early rounds, getting into his rhythm and boxing on the backfoot, pot shotting Tyson when he comes forward with that peek-a-boo style.

‘Iron Mike’ is a momentum fighter and when things don’t go his way, he can quickly lose motivation and lose his head by becoming wild. While one punch can change everything, the better boxing fundamentals of Ali will be favoured in the contest.

Planet Sport predicts that Ali would be the victor via a later round stoppage.

Mike Tyson, a name that reverberates with prowess and legacy in boxing, needs no introduction. However, Tyson’s journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Similarly, a vintage video has resurfaced, giving fans an intimate glimpse into Kid Dynamite’s childhood. Furthermore, it stirs emotions and takes fans on a nostalgic journey back to the early days of boxing legend Mike Tyson.

In this rare footage, a young and anxious Tyson is comforted by Teddy Atlas, Cus D’Amato’s assistant. This nervousness comes right before a significant amateur tournament. However, Teddy Atlas’ role as Mike’s trainer is pivotal in calming him down. Moreover, this video gives a sneak peek into the making of the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet.’

15-year-old Tyson’s most vulnerable moment caught on camera

Teddy Atlas was renowned as Cus D’Amato’s right-hand man. Furthermore, he played a seminal role in Mike Tyson’s early career. As seen in the snippet of the video, Atlas is seen consoling a 15-year-old Tyson.

Teddy constantly tells Tyson, “Just Relax!” as he is weeping during the preparation of the match. Indeed, Atlas’s comforting words and assurance were more than a mere pep talk. As Teddy Atlas once acknowledged, “Young Mike destroyed everyone.” Further, fans too have been quick to react to this video.

LC’s reaction has a poignant observation, stating, “All I see is a child …..this is heartbreaking 💔. Poor man went through hell and back. He was just a teen…..so many people forget that he w as so young when he started his career and had the pressures of a grown man on his back.”

Following this, Hunter Hall added a philosophical perspective, saying, “Mike Tyson is just proof that you can never beat a man that’s fighting himself every day. Really heartbreaking that he had to tell himself everyone liked him probably because he didn’t love himself. Scary.”

Subsequently, Lamont Thompson delves into Tyson’s psychological transformation, noting, “I think psychologically Mike turned his fear & nervousness into pure rage and ferociousness in the ring. That’s how you channel energy.”

Then, The Mighty Hyatt expressed gratitude for the reconciliation between Tyson and Atlas, declaring, “I’m so glad they made peace, Teddy was a major part in Mikes beginning stages, and to me Mike is still the Baddest Man On The Planet!”

Furthermore, Adam Davies reflected on Tyson’s relationship with Don King, concluding, “I might be wrong but when Mike Tyson met Don King that’s what I believe messed Tyson up. Don King didn’t have Tyson’s best interest; this guy in the video seems like he really cared about Mike.”

The video shows Teddy Atlas comforting a young Mike Tyson. It’s not just boxing history; it’s a symbol of mentorship, perseverance, and spirit. Tyson’s journey comes to life, full of trials and triumphs, and his trainer’s unwavering support guided him.

In the vast cosmos of combat sports, stars often collide. Enter Mike Tyson and Conor McGregor. Two legends. Two epochs. But here’s the catch: they never squared off in the ring or octagon. MMA – Boxing Society did the unexpected. They compared the incomparable, igniting a firestorm of fan responses. A single Facebook post juxtaposed their fight numbers.

Tyson’s 15 battles in just a year versus McGregor’s 14 across an eight-year UFC span. Jaws dropped. Eyebrows raised. How does a year measure against eight? Why even draw such a parallel? Are we comparing apples to oranges, or is there an underlying narrative waiting to unfold? It’s like comparing the power of a hurricane to the intensity of a tornado.

Different eras, different fighters: How fans see Mike Tyson in a league of his own

When it comes to sports, especially combat sports, statistics can both educate and enrage. MMA – Boxing Society’s Facebook post did just that. They dangled a straightforward comparison: Mike Tyson’s impressive 15 fights within a single year against Conor McGregor’s 14 battles over an eight-year UFC tenure. While the numbers are crystal clear, the underlying stories of these fighters are where the nuances lie.

Firstly, one fan asserted, “The fact is that Iron Mike Tyson was in a completely different class, different era, and different generation.” He painted a picture of Tyson’s era as one where boxing wasn’t just a sport but a passion, implying today’s dynamics might lean more toward the commercial side. Still, he acknowledged the presence of contemporary boxing talent.

Then there’s another user, who pitched in from the MMA angle, stating, “Can’t compare MMA with boxing; MMA is way harder.”  This sentiment hints at the multifaceted challenges MMA fighters face, given the multiple disciplines involved in the sport.

Adding a dash of humor and brevity, another fan commented, “15 fights probably only did 4 rounds to knock all 15 out.” Through this witty remark, he alludes to Tyson’s ferocity and his propensity to end fights quickly.

One fan took a more direct approach, saying, “Mike is the real legend, while Gregor is the chicken. Noisy when you want to lay eggs.” While arguably a playful jibe, this comment underscores the vocal and larger-than-life persona McGregor embodies both inside and outside the octagon.

Last but not the least, one user offered a reasoned perspective, emphasizing Tyson’s efficiency in the ring. He remarked, “Mike finished most of his early fights inside 3 rounds by ruthless knockouts or stoppages.” He credited Tyson’s superior defense as a factor, reinforcing the notion of Tyson’s unique build and approach to boxing.

In dissecting these reactions, it’s evident that while numbers provide a framework, the essence of both fighters transcends mere statistics. Every punch, kick, win, or loss has a story behind it – one of grit, determination, and unparalleled skill. And while we can revel in the numbers and statistics, it’s the narratives behind those numbers that resonate most deeply.

Mike Tyson lived with his tigers in his Vegas mansion and also hired a trainer that would cost him $125,000 annually. While Tyson gave away two of his big cats comparatively early, he kept Kenya for 16 years. He also had to eventually part ways with Kenya as the Bengal was facing health issues and she ripped off a woman’s arm. This all happened in Texas where Tyson took along his tigers for his training camp along with their trainer.

“This one time we had to take them to Texas and the trainer knows the cat so he’s playing with the cat. This young lady came out of her house thinking she could play with the kitty. She( Kenya) ripped her hand off,” said Tyson. The woman proceeded to sue Tyson but lost the case. Iron Mike however gave the woman $200,000 anyway as she was in a very bad state.

Mike Tyson describes his sleeping arrangements alongside his tigers

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was considered one of the most ferocious and wild athletes inside and outside the ring. He was famously known for keeping Bengal tigers as pets during his early days and to this recounts all of his experiences staying with the beasts. During one of the episodes of his podcast, Tyson also revealed what it felt like sleeping alongside his tigers.

The idea of sleeping around a wild animal is crazy enough for a sane person. However, Mike Tyson did it around two as he recalled the sleeping arrangement with his tigers. Tyson revealed that he shared the room with his tigers to sleep. The boxing legend further added that one had to sleep by his leg and the other on a bed next to him. While this incident is scary enough to make any grown man shiver in fear, Tyson was afraid of something much worse while sharing the room with his tigers.

“Sleeping with them is not that scary. It becomes spooky when you awaken in the middle of the night to find them fighting.

If you saw 600-pound cats fighting and collapsing around you, that would be frightening to witness,” said Tyson.

Tyson invested a huge sum of money in training his tigers. Eventually, he had to get rid of them as they were starting to cause huge trouble.

The whole boxing world had their eyes fixated on the undisputed welterweight title bout between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. last weekend. Several stars and boxing legends paid a ton of money to watch it ringside. However, one comedian, in particular, couldn’t help but fixate on former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield‘s ear.

Like many other stars, actor, and comedian Marlon Wayans attended the title bout between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. go at each other. He was seated just boxing legend behind Evander Holyfield, which distracted him a lot. Wayans could not stop looking at Holyfield’s bitten ear and made a hilarious post about it on Instagram. “Yooo I’m at the fight. I’m sitting right behind Evander Holyfield…..I must say Mike Tyson F***D THIS N***A EAR UP,” posted Marlon Wayans.

NBA star Damian Lillard and comedian Kevin Hart also could not control their laughter after watching this post by Wayans. Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during their fight was one of the most gruesome moments inside the ring. Tyson later confessed that Holyfield’s headbutts were getting the better of him, which made him act irrationally during their bout. Evander Holyfield detested Mike Tyson for a very long time due to this incident.

However, both fighters have buried their hatchet, and Tyson also launched edibles resembling Holyfield’s bitten ear. Both fighters were also supposed to fight in an exhibition bout, but Evander Holyfield has shut down all rumors regarding that.

Evander Hollyfield shuts down potential exhibition bout with Mike Tyson

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is not in the mood to box Mike Tyson anymore. Tyson came out of his retirement to fight former champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout. With Mike Tyson back inside the ring, his long-time opponent and now friend Evander Holyfield revealed he would also love to fight Tyson in the ring again.

While both fighters hated each other in the past, they seem to have buried the hatchet and been great friends ever since. With Tyson out of his retirement, Holyfield wished to have an exhibition bout with Tyson, given the pay was right. The bout, however, failed to materialize, and Evander Holyfield lost his exhibition bout to Vitor Belfort. After that, the former heavyweight champion had no interest in pursuing a trilogy bout against Tyson.

“It’s too late now, we’re all done now. I’ve been retired but no it’s done,” said Holyfield. Both Tyson and Holyfield have not fought since their return. With both fighters in their 50s and enjoying their retirement, it’s no doubt they won’t be going through a third fight ever.

During his boxing career, ‘Iron’ Mike has done and said a few things he wasn’t too proud of.

Even some inside-the-ring incidents like the Evander Holyfield fights took a darker turn and Tyson prefers that his children are not exposed to it at a young age.

Mike Tyson restricts his kids from watching his fights

Having come up from a very difficult neighborhood and upbringing, Tyson wants his kids to stay away from it. Tyson feels that his fights are a part of that troubled past he wants to protect his kids from. Perhaps that’s why he revealed during the conversation with Sharpe that he asks his kids never to w atch his fights.

Tyson said, “Sometimes I come in and my kids and their friends are watching some of my fights. I say. ‘Hey we can’t do that in here, okay? Chill out, we gotta be on human mode here. No celebrity.’“

Tyson understands the changes someone undergoes after becoming a celebrity. Thus, he prefers to keep that side away from his children. One can speculate whether Tyson should let his children at least watch his fight.

However, there is a very specific reason why he doesn’t want his kids to watch his fights. It related to his troubled childhood and his bond with his mother.

Tyson wants to shield his kids from his troublesome past

Mike Tyson had a tumultuous relationship with his mother over the years. Tyson revealed that his mother used to fight with her partner in front of him and his sister. Such incidents caused a rift between Tyson and his mother. That’s why over the years, Tyson has said something about his mother that he isn’t proud of, even during his fights, which he revealed in the same interview with Sharpe.

Tyson said, “Because sometimes that’s the fight I may have called my mother something else, cursed at somebody, oh god!“

Tyson has had troubles with his relationships over the years and even lost one of his daughters, Exodus, on May 26, 2009, in a treadmill accident. However, he has finally settled down in his life.

‘Iron Mike’ has a family now and wants to do everything to protect his family members, even from himself. Be that keeping his own children from watching his own professional success inside the ring.

The match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou is attracting a lot of attention. After leaving the UFC, the Cameroonian decided to continue his career on the boxing scene. However, it is interesting that he immediately chose the most difficult challenge; Tyson Fury.

The match will be held on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. Boxing fans believe that Ngannou has no chance in this match, considering that this is his boxing debut. However, not everyone shares the same opinion. The legend of this sport, Mike Tyson believes that Francis could cause big problems for Fury.

Mike put special emphasis on the strength of Ngannou’s punch.“Tyson Fury got dropped by a small guy early in his career,” Tyson said on The Jim Rowe Show, as quoted by boxingscene.com“[Francis] punches like God knows who, man.

He’s an athlete, he moves quicker, works with his speed, and listen man, he only has to land one or two. Tyson’s never been in the ring with somebody that can punch this hard”.

Francis Ngannou and his training

Francis Ngannou asked Mike Tyson to train with him for this match.

Tyson immediately agreed to such an option. The legendary boxer is excited to have the opportunity to work with such a fighter. Ngannou seems to be making great progress in training. It is no coincidence that Mike Tyson believes that Ngannou could be a big test for Tyson Fury.“He asked me to go all out aggression,” Tyson said.

“He’s moving his head, he’s getting it together, and he’s determined to do this stuff for his country, his people, his patriotic pride. This is really interesting. I’m very excited about doing this”.

Tyson was knocked out by Douglas 23 years ago, which was the biggest surprise in the history of the sport until then. Ngannou’s victory over Fury, Tyson believes, would be an even bigger surprise.“That would be a bigger upset than Douglas-Tyson,” said Tyson.

Deontay Wilder looks to be the biggest puncher in history after comparisons between three heavyweight champions, including Mike Tyson and George Foreman.

Wilder has repeatedly proven his ability to render his opponents helpless in the ring and finally gets the recognition he deserves at the top level.

Once ridiculed as the top division puncher who continually fought also-ran foes, Wilder has earned respect simply by smashing fighters to bits.

Similarly to Mike Tyson and George Foreman in the modern era, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has become one of the most feared punchers in boxing.

Deontay Wilder KO record

Wilder’s 42 knockouts from 43 wins [almost 98% KO] are a product of ferocious strength in one seismic shock to the system. This is something not even Tyson or Foreman used in abundance.

Noted as the biggest hitters of all time, Tyson and Foreman used more than a solitary blow to get the job done on several occasions. That’s where Wilder differs.

When talked about in circles pre and post-fight, Wilder is the only heavyweight champion in history that’s mentioned as a largely non-boxer. He doesn’t use any ring generalship or noted skillset to put any points on the board. Wilder doesn’t think he needs to.

Wilder’s natural talent is setting traps to get off that bolt of lightning that ends the contest stone dead.

Weirdly, Wilder’s skill – or lack of it in specific arguments – doesn’t even become a factor anymore. The American has 36 minutes to catch you once.

This is an unprecedented situation. It’s an amazing one when you consider the build and size of Wilder. He’s effectively a cruiserweight. But possesses an unearthed dynamite in abundance.

Mike Tyson punching up

Tyson, whose KO ratio was 75%, could generate similar force to Wilder when detonating his blows.

The difference was that Tyson was a seasoned boxer. He learned his craft from great boxing teacher Cus D’Amato. He also had to punch up being one of the smallest heavyweights out there.

This took some of his blunt force away.

Nonetheless, ‘Iron’ Mike could take you out to the body or head. The New Yorker used super-quick combinations to scary effect against any opponent in his prime.

Wilder, on the other hand, is not noted for going downstairs when it comes to those highlight-reel KOs we all watch repeatedly.

Head-hunting is constant. Something no other fighter has ever been able to withstand. Every opponent he has faced tasted the canvas in one of their fights.

George Foreman broke you down

For ‘Big’ George, his sheer size was the intimidation factor. Despite possessing quality, which ultimately led him to an Olympic gold medal, Foreman could also walk you down. He could pound on you until he broke you.

Thudding shots that shook fighters down to their bones were a regular feature for George. The argument is included in devastating wins over legends Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, which rocked the division to its core.

With George, there was never really that sense that one shot would do the job immediately. That’s why Frazier and Norton were able to get up several times.

But at 83% from 81 contests, it’s no wonder George is held in such high regard. And yet another reason why he became the oldest top-division champion of all time at 45.

They say power is the last thing to go from a puncher. If true, Wilder could knock people out with a single punch when he’s well into his forties.