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Mike Tyson has a love/hate struggle with Floyd Mayweather at 50-0

Mike Tyson may be the baddest man on the planet, but Floyd Mayweather claims he’s the best ever, something ‘Iron’ Mike struggles to comprehend at times.

On the one hand, Tyson is berating comparisons between Mayweather and Julio Cesar Chavez. On the other, the veteran states Mayweather is the best thing since sliced bread.

Which one is it, Mike?

Both times Tyson spoke about Mayweather’s tenure in the sport was on his “Hotboxin Podcast.” – Therefore, that could explain his need for controversy when it comes to the topic.

Floyd Mayweather

Discussing Mayweather and Chavez, Tyson said: “There are some people right, I don’t care how good they are, they are never going to be great.

“Even though they make money, they win titles. They aren’t going to be [Julio Cesar] Chavez. I don’t care how much money he has got.

“I don’t want to hear Floyd [Mayweather] talking about 50-0 and all that. Don’t tell me about, ‘You’re the greatest fighter,’ with 50-0.

“You’re great, no doubt about it, but 50-0? Chavez had ninety [actually 89-0 until he lost to Frankie Randall]. He was fighting like, what? Eight times a year?

“Against whoever was in the rankings. He wasn’t picking. It was, ‘Whoever you want, come on.’”

On Mayweather, he added: “Floyd’s a great fighter, don’t get me wrong, but he had fifty fights.”

Adding Sugar Ray Leonard into the mix, Tyson stated: “Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had forty fights. He lost one. Then he had a 78-fight winning streak.

“Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak. [Chavez] was 89-0 before he lost.”

Mike Tyson

Despite that lengthy conversation, the smoke in the studio must have been thick that day as Tyson seemed to forget what he said.

After Mayweather fought against a YouTuber on Showtime, fighting out a draw, Tyson claimed Floyd was what he claimed to be – TBE.

“He [said YouTuber] went ten rounds with the greatest fighter in the last hundred years of boxing. He went ten rounds, scoring punches.

“Did he accomplish something? Look what he had to fight against. Look at what he did when he fought against him,” pointed out the youngest heavyweight ruler.

Either Floyd is the best ‘of the last hundred years,’ or he’s not. But if he is, that 50-0 record must stand for something.

Mayweather gets wrongly accused of cherry-picking his opponents. He defeated over twenty world champions on his list of fifty wins.

The debate continues.

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t happy with Mike Tyson’s boxing return against Jake Paul.

Earlier this month, ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Problem Child’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match this summer. The two stars will compete in a Netflix-produced event, in what will likely be Mike Tyson’s first real boxing match since 2005. However, depending on what the Texas State Athletic Commission says, the bout with Jake Paul may go down as an exhibition.

Still, fan opinion on the fight announcement has largely been mixed. Many online immediately blasted Jake Paul for accepting the bout offer, given Mike Tyson’s age. The boxing legend is currently 57 years old and has been seen walking with a cane in the last few years on occasion.  It’s that age gap that frustrates Daniel Cormier.

On his ‘Good Guy, Bad Guy Podcast‘ alongside Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier reacted to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. There, the UFC Hall of Famer largely slammed ‘The Problem Child’ for making the fight. As ‘DC’ notes during the discussion, he’s not a young man by any means. Yet, Tyson is nearly two decades older than him.

With that in mind, Daniel Cormier didn’t hold back on the boxing match. In the eyes of the retired fighter, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson “absolutely sucks”.

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Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier reacts to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match

“You know Chael, it absolutely sucks.” Daniel Cormier stated on his ‘Good Guy, Bad Guy Podcast’ alongside Chael Sonnen, reacting to the announcement of Jake Paul’s boxing match with Mike Tyson. “It absolutely sucks because while I love ‘Iron Mike’, while I want Mike to make as much money as he possibly can, [these] videos right here are three to four years old [of Tyson training]. Mike is a different person now. I saw Mike walk into the UFC last year with a walking stick, I mean, I don’t know how they pull this off.”

He continued, “Now, will they let Mike just hit him? If they let Mike just go all out on this dude, and Mike just tries to get him out of there in a few minutes, maybe it works? But I don’t know that they risk it with Mike trying to go at Jake Paul in that way. I think it absolutely sucks.”

“I think Mike Tyson’s fighting days are over. He will be 58 years old by the time he steps into the ring with Jake Paul.” Daniel Cormier concluded. “To me, it absolutely sucks.”

Do you agree with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier? Will you watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson? Who do you have winning in that heavyweight boxing match?

A video game has simulated the upcoming boxing fight, and it ends early with a huge knockout.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson in July, and a simulation has predicted that Tyson will win via huge knockout in the second round.
 The two will share the ring on the 20th of July in Texas, but Fight Night Champion has given us a simulation ahead of time.
 Despite the video game result, there are serious concerns over the health and wellbeing of Mike Tyson, should the fight go ahead.

Jake Paul will be facing the legendary Mike Tyson in the latest instalment of influencer boxing this July in Arlington, Texas, although given that it involves one of the greatest heavyweights ever, it does have a bit more credibility than other fights we’ve been treated to.

The announcement of this fight is one that has shocked the world, with many confused about why a YouTuber is stepping into the ring with a 57-year-old retired veteran, who will be 58 by the time the fight comes around.

As we look ahead to the fight, which will take place on the 20th of July, a simulation of the fight on Fight Night Champion has predicted the result of the clash between the two, and the results are interesting.

Video: Simulation of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

The video game has predicted that Tyson will be able to knock Jake Paul down less than two minutes into the first round with a powerful left hook to the head. However, it believes in the heart of the YouTuber as he gets back up and survives into the second round, but all the judges’ scorecards give it 10-8 to Tyson.

The second round is predicted to follow a similar suit, this time with a right hook knocking out the Ohio-YouTuber in under 40 seconds. This time, however, he does not get back up and a dominant, strong performance is predicted by the computer game for Mike Tyson.

GIVEMESPORT’s Key Statistic : Mike Tyson has knocked out 44 of his opponents

Whether the game has based this on Tyson’s legacy and not taken into account his age is unknown, but regardless, boxing fans will be hoping for this result come July.

The Careers of Mike Tyson & Jake Paul

Mike Tyson’s last fight was in November 2020, an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, who was only two years younger than Tyson at the time. The contest ended in a split decision draw.

Jake Paul, meanwhile, whose rise to fame was from a Disney Channel show, has been experimenting with boxing for the last six years, with his first fight being in 2018 against Deji, brother of KSI. Since then, he has turned professional and has had 10 fights, winning nine and losing one. Within this array of fights he has faced; A YouTuber, a basketball player, four (some retired) UFC fighters, and three boxers. His only loss was in February 2023 against Tommy Fury, which was the first time he fought an out-and-out boxer.

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Iron Mike’s record and legacy in the sport speaks for itself, 50-6 with an astonishing 44 KOs in his 50 wins. Undoubtedly, in his prime, he was one of the deadliest men alive and is still regarded as one of the baddest and scariest heavyweights to ever enter the ring. However, his last professional bout was a defeat in June 2005 against Kevin McBride, when Jake Paul would have been just eight years old.

Jake Paul may have started off as a Disney Channel star/YouTuber, but for roughly the last six years he has been training with top-rated boxing coaches and has really invested in the craft.

Rumours circulated that the fighters would be wearing headguards, however, Paul has now shot these down, but the actual rules are still yet to be announced. Questions over the health of Mike Tyson have also emerged after videos on social media in recent times have shown him using a support cane and a wheelchair. So why would a soon-to-be 58-year-old want to fight a 27-year-old in his prime? Maybe it’s to do with the amount of money he’s getting paid for it…

Boxing legend Teddy Atlas has his doubts over the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight, and believes the ending could be scripted.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Boxing legend Teddy Atlas believes Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson may have already ‘agreed the ending’ to their fight.
 The YouTuber and the heavyweight legend will meet in the ring in July in a fight which has sparked a lot of debate over the safety of the bout.
 Paul will be 30 years younger than Tyson come fight night.

Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas has voiced his concerns over Jake Paul’s upcoming clash with Mike Tyson. The YouTube star is set to meet the iconic boxer in the ring this summer as he continues his meteoric rise in the world of combat sports.

Atlas, however, has raised one question regarding the upcoming meeting, pondering if the two have agreed upon how the fight will end in what he deemed to be a ‘WWE-style’ ending. Tyson Fury, meanwhile, has himself already spoken out this week about the fight, actually praising Paul’s rise in the boxing world and just how big this fight should be.

Despite the glowing support from the Gypsy King, questions have been raised regarding Paul’s fights, ranging from some wondering if he really could beat the opponents he has beaten so far to punches allegedly not landing.

We are yet to see details of how the fight will be contested or how many rounds it will consist of. However, the one detail we do know is that the two will not be wearing headgear.

Defending Paul in the Past

Despite his comments this time, Atlas has leaped to the defence of the YouTuber in the past, shutting down conspiracy theories surrounding his fights in the ring so far. Atlas cited those theories as baseless when shutting them down. They ran rife following Paul’s knockout victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva in October 2022, as viewers claimed that his punch that dropped the Brazilian did not actually connect.

“Unless this is a WWE agreement, which I don’t know that it is – I never said this before because I think all these fights are legitimate, and they are and have been – but this one makes me wonder. I’m not questioning the integrity of Paul. In fact, I like his integrity. I like what I’ve seen in the guy.”

Elsewhere, the 27-year-old has received criticism for his opponent selection, choosing fighters such as Ryan Bourland, his most recent opponent, who had not competed for some time before their meeting in Puerto Rico earlier this month.

A Matter of Integrity

As he questioned whether an agreed outcome is the case for the fight, Atlas admitted that this is the first time he’s ever felt something could be going on in regard to a Jake Paul fight.

The trainer highlighted his concerns surrounding the fight, describing it as a risk for Paul to take on a name like Tyson, despite his age, with a 30-year gap between the two. One point that Atlas was quick to raise was that he might be making a mistake when it comes to taking on the 57-year-old, as he highlighted Tyson’s speed that he still shows in his combinations at his age and pointed out that power does not disappear with age.

“I’m just saying, if there was a time I would question it, this would be the time. I can’t see, unless Paul is that confident, that Tyson is too old now, and he’s that good, because Paul has been getting more confident, and he does have a good right hand and does punch well with it and Tyson leads with left hooks. Maybe Paul thinks he can hit him with a right hand. I don’t know.

“All I know is that this is the first time I’ve said, ‘I wonder if there’s an agreement,’ because if there’s no agreement, Paul might be making a mistake. I’m surprised Paul is taking this risk. Power doesn’t disappear even when you’re old. He’s still got speed in the combinations. He’s still got that style.”

In a boxing ring, it will be worth noting that Tyson could still be dangerous, and you will imagine Paul’s trainers will have made that clear. There will be no room for complacency for the 27-year-old. A fighter of this calibre will not have lost the competitive edge he once had despite his age.

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Sharing the Ring Again

This may be the first time these two men meet in the ring, but it will not be the first time they have shared the ring. Iron Mike’s last fight came in 2020 on the same card that Paul made his second professional boxing appearance against Nate Robinson, a fight he won by knockout. Tyson took on another boxing legend that night as he met Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout. Following that fight, questions were asked about future bouts somewhere down the line and Iron Mike did not shut down the possibility of a return, and perhaps that exhibition, alongside Paul’s impressive rise, has led us to where we are today.

In this video, we’re going to take a look at one of the greatest fighters of all time, Evander Holyfield. Evander Holyfield is known for his unbelievable skills in the ring, and his training methods are even more impressive.

Mike Tyson sends $40,000 up in smoke every month

Mike Tyson sends an astonishing amount of cash up in smoke each month as the former heavyweight champion enjoys his downtime.

From the moment California’s relaxed rules on recreational marijuana went into effect in 2018, big-name celebrities were queueing up to get a piece of the action. But few went into it in such a big way as Tyson.

Never a man to do things by halves, he bought a 40-acre farm where he could cultivate cannabis on a grand scale.

However, according to claims made on his podcast, he could be taking the concept of mixing business with pleasure to a whole new level.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson has never been shy about the fact that he enjoys a joint from time to time. And while that could have got him into hot water back when he was fighting in the 90s, the world has moved on to a more relaxed approach.

Recreational marijuana is now available in many states, with more certain to follow suit.

Tyson’s podcast claims he manages to smoke $40,000 of his product every month. However, this suggests that either he is out to shock or he could be the first man to join the NASA space program without the aid of a rocket.

To put it into context, even at regular retail prices, $40,000 would buy around five kilos of weed. That’s the equivalent of 165 grams (six ounces) every day.

Tyson’s podcast guest was rapper Jim Jones who seemed more than a little skeptical. He said Tyson must be smoking weed “non-stop, every second.”

Tyson Ranch

With Iron Mike Tyson, it would be foolhardy to rule anything out entirely. But the more probable scenario is that he is stretching the truth to promote his weed-based business in South California.

Tyson Ranch is not just a place. It is also a brand whose owner intends to take place.

Tyson already cultivates nine different strains of cannabis for sale on the retail market. He is also finding success in trading off his famous name with a line of merchandise, including baseball caps, t-shirts, and smoking peripherals such as lighters and rolling trays.

Farm

However, the 40-acre ranch is only the beginning. Tyson has significant expansion plans to create a “cannabis-themed theme park” on the surrounding land.

It will sprawl across an area of more than 400 acres.

This will feature glamping facilities, the world’s longest “lazy river” water ride, and a luxury hotel complex.

A theater will host various events, including “a music festival to rival Coachella.”

Most intriguing of all, however, is the former champion’s intention to create Tyson University on the site.

Here, would-be cannabis farmers will be able to learn all there is to know about cultivation techniques.

Tyson says cannabis changed his life and made him a better person. He told Cannabis Today magazine that his driving inspiration is “how much good I could do by helping people with cannabis.”

On October 2, 1980, 38-year-old Muhammad Ali held one of his last fights with his former sparring partner, Larry Holmes. This fight will make all viewers cry, because throughout the fight, the helpless and already sick Mohammed missed punch after punch, looking like a punching bag. He hardly resembled himself and looked weak. At this moment, on the other side of America, a yet unknown 14-year-old black boy was also watching the drama intently on TV. He was wiping the tears from his face and repeating the exact phrase: “I will avenge you.” That kid was Mike Tyson, and he would get his revenge.

Despite multi-fight offers, Mike Tyson’s exhibition run tails off at 56

Mike Tyson looks to be a one-fight wonder on the exhibition circuit as another two-year pass since his record-breaking return.

The 56-year-old fought Roy Jones Jr. under non-professional rules in November 2020. Tyson vs Jones surpassed 1.5 million Pay Per View buys and seemed to be the dawn of a new era.

Bringing back the legends of the past was the next fad in boxing during the pandemic. However, things went quiet after Evander Holyfield got knocked out in one round by Vitor Belfort.

It’s as if there was a realization that things could go badly wrong if the fight weren’t held under the right circumstances.

Mike Tyson comeback videos

Tyson captured the world’s attention with short video clips of himself hitting the pads. He showed that he still has the trademark power that helped him become a global star in the 80s and 90s.

Those images and moving pictures stirred enough interest for a multi-million dollar paycheck that eventually turned sour. This may have contributed to Tyson’s decision not to enter the ring in the two years since.

The former world champion is still in tremendous shape after previously stating he planned on making a comeback to the sweet science, with his goal being to raise money for charity.

Multi-fight exhibition offer

He even received an offer from a promoter giving him a chance to sign a multi-fight deal.

American Dream Presents, Sterling Promotions, and James Wilent of J3G Global wanted to help Tyson achieve his goal and presented Iron Mike with a substantial offer for a series of multiple exhibition fights.

“Mike looks like he is in tremendous shape and has the fire back. What is better than a motivated Mike Tyson in the ring?

“He has always been must-see tv. We want to help him reach his goals to raise money for his various causes,” said American Dream Presents CEO Ron Johnson.

Under the terms of the agreement, Tyson would have received a hefty deposit when his services were secured. The remainder of the purse for the first fight would be held in escrow.

However, his purses would increase throughout the rest of his contract.

The goal was to “immediately get to work to bring “The Baddest Man on the Planet” back to the forefront of the boxing and sports world in general.”

After reviewing the deal, Tyson passed.

It’s unlikely we’ll ever see Mike back in the ring again.

Mike Tyson boasted a fantastic array of knockouts. World Boxing News reveals what his former trainer says is the best.

Teddy Atlas knows all about the work Tyson put in to become the youngest heavyweight champion. The man was side-by-side with the formidable puncher for years.

Overseeing the early stages of Tyson’s development, Atlas was an integral part of a dream team that distilled the fundamentals of being an animal into ‘Iron’ Mike.

After a long spell of honing his skills, Mike Tyson was unleashed to the world in 1984. The rest is history.

Two years later, Mike became ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ and scored his greatest stoppage on the night of his ‘coming out party’ – according to Atlas.

“It’s got to be Trevor Berbick,” Atlas told ESPN Sports Center. “First of all, you must understand the knockout’s anatomy.

“He was taught up in Catskill with Cus D’Amato and me. Cus was always talking about picking spots to hit a guy.

“You know, behind the ear and on the temple – different areas, like the liver, for body shots.

“This was a shot on the temple. There was no other opening, so he hit him with the left hook on the temple.

“Look what happened. You saw it. He falls this way. He falls that way. Then he falls backward. He stands up. And then he falls through the ropes.

“You talk about dramatic. You talk about that for the heavyweight title. Talk about being on a stage and in a moment and capturing that moment.

“That’s what that was, and that was the coming out. That was the star going on Broadway and saying, ‘I am a star!’”

Mike Tyson comeback

Retiring in 2005 as a two-time world heavyweight champion, Tyson made an astonishing comeback in his fifties.

Training like a demon and being inundated with offers, the fighter-turned-actor-turned-podcast secured a vast deal to fight Roy Jones Jr.

The Pay Per View sold 1.5 million units and broke the top ten all-time PPVs in the United States.

Initially, one opponent stood out above all – Evander Holyfield. The pair had already met twice in the 1990s, and Holyfield was back in training.

‘The Real Deal’ kept himself in superb shape despite being four years older than Tyson. He also hung up his gloves far later than the New Yorker did.

However, Tyson vs Holyfield III wasn’t to be, and UFC star Vitor Belfort knocked the latter out in one round.

In addition, Tyson’s fight with Jones ended a draw.

Francis Ngannou will upset Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia according to Mike Tyson’s prediction. Tyson points power and speed as the key factors.

Mike Tyson appeared on Jim Rome‘s show to discuss his involvement in training Francis Ngannou. The legendary boxer will train Ngannou for his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury. In the interview, Tyson shared details about his coaching role and how he helped Ngannou to prepare for the fight.

The partnership between these iconic figures from boxing and MMA has garnered significant interest. Tyson’s appearance on Jim Rome’s show allowed him to elaborate on their training collaboration and address the buzz surrounding the eagerly awaited matchup. Tyson said during the interview, “Listen, this guy punches like, god knows who man. He’s fast, he moves quicker, i worked with speed and listen man, he only has to land one or two.” Mike Tyson was adamant that Tyson Fury has never fought somebody as powerful as Francis Ngannou.

Mike Tyson detailed the implications if Francis Ngannou defeated Tyson Fury in their upcoming boxing match. He said it would be an incredible upset in the sport’s history. Tyson acknowledged Ngannou’s chance despite the odds due to his knockout power. Tyson’s perspective emphasized the significant challenge Ngannou was up against and the inherent unpredictability in combat sports.

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Wіth thаt beіng ѕаіd, nobody саn ассuѕe the former UFC сhаmріon of not tаkіng hіѕ рreраrаtіon for the fіght ѕerіouѕly, аnd the сombаt ѕtаr ѕet аbout hіrіng Mіke Tyѕon to work аѕ hіѕ trаіner for the bаttle.

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Ngаnnou hаѕ Mіke Tyѕon’ѕ ѕuррort аheаd of fіght

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“It’ѕ no ѕeсret I bасk Ngаnnou 100 рerсent іn thіѕ fасe-off of сhаmріonѕ,” Mіke Tyѕon deсlаred.

“He hаѕ one hаrd рunсh, аnd when іt lаndѕ, іt’ѕ gаme over. I’m lookіng forwаrd to workіng wіth Ngаnnou аnd ѕuррortіng hіѕ trаnѕіtіon from the oсtаgon to the boxіng rіng.

“He іѕn’t а сombаt novісe, he іѕ а world сhаmріon. He knowѕ how to сomрete when the bell rіngѕ, but the key wіll be сombіnіng hіѕ energy аnd сombаt ѕkіllѕ іnto hіѕ рunсheѕ аnd uѕіng hіѕ аgіlіty to move ѕwіftly аround the rіng then delіverіng the knoсkout blow. We’re here to wіn.”

Anthony Joshua lacks enthusiasm when it comes to the prospect of facing the legendary Mike Tyson.

Since Mike Tyson announced his comeback, the number of fighters willing to step into the ring with the “Iron Mike” has been increasing day by day. However, there are still boxers who are not eager to face the legendary figure of the past. Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is one of them.

“With all due respect, I wouldn’t do that (fight Mike Tyson). Even if I fought him and won, I think I’d be the only one celebrating. Everyone would ridicule me. He is a legend, the greatest heavyweight of the modern era. There are only two champions that the whole world knows, that’s Ali and Mike Tyson. They are the most famous boxers,” Joshua shared with The Sun.

Anthony Joshua firmly declined to fight Mike Tyson but is highly interested in stepping into the ring with another Tyson, Tyson Fury. If he could defeat his fellow countryman, Joshua would be the first in history to hold all four major heavyweight titles.

“I want to fight the current champion, Tyson Fury. Previously it was Deontay Wilder, and now it’s Tyson Fury. He has done a lot for the global boxing community. However, I have nothing more to say about him until the day we officially meet,” added Joshua.

However, it is unclear when Joshua and Fury will be able to face each other. In the meantime, Fury will prioritize his rematch with Deontay Wilder, but this fight has been postponed due to Covid-19. Joshua himself has to deal with the obstacle named Kubrat Pulev first.

As for Mike Tyson, the 53-year-old legend has yet to finalize his opponent for his upcoming comeback fight. In a recent interview, he mentioned being in negotiations and will soon make a decision.

It is often said that Mike Tyson‘s mere stare closed the deal for most of his opponents. They felt a shiver down their spines. Much of the fright stemmed from the devastating punches Tyson used to bash anyone who stood opposite him in the ring. The fact that he could damage men’s heads was pretty well known. But could he hurt something more robust and durable, like a wall? An old video that resurfaced seems to support the theory.

It seems the video pertains to when Mike Tyson fought Michael Spinks. The latter’s promoter, Ronald ‘Butch’ Everett Lewis, purportedly shares that he was in the dressing room with Mike Tyson. He wanted to agitate him a bit. But then, as he walked towards him, “...he is punching. Standing there, he’s punching holes in the wall. I am like to myself. Oh no! This guy is getting ready to fight my little guy. And he is punching holes in the wall before he goes out to fight. Oh no!”

Mike Tyson and wall-shattering punches

A user stated matter-of-factly that a twelve-year-old could punch through a wall. Hence, the real reason behind Mike Tyson’s spine-chilling reputation was his ability to strike fear in the hearts of his opponents with his powerful punches, often leaving them broken and wounded. He said, “A 12-year-old kid can punch holes in a wall. Tyson is scary because he punches holes in people.”

According to this fan, an ignorant lot had joined to criticize Mike Tyson. But the fact remains that they won’t be able to handle a punch from the weakest amateur boxer from a neighborhood gym, much less the real deal. “[The people] who are [dissing] Tyson in here can’t even take a punch from the weakest amateur boxer at your gym next door, let alone Mike f****ng Tyson.. their ignorance is hilarious, lol.” The fan said.

Then, according to this user, if a person is hitting walls, he is either mad as hell or nuts like Mike Tyson: “Hittin walls, either you’re angry a** or crazy like Tyson.”

Then, the following user believed that there was no way any of today’s boxers could overcome Mike Tyson in his prime. They won’t even make it to round six, “Prime Mike would beat the shit out of today’s boxers; they won’t make [it] to the round-up, then 6.”

Finally, the following fan suggested that Mike Tyson might be the most frightening boxer anyone could ever encounter. Nevertheless, Jon Jones might be the only fighter to match the youngest Heavyweight champion. He said, “Tyson is probably the scariest guy you can fight. The only fighter near his death sight is Jon Jones.”

A Battle – Once and (not) For All

Many took the opportunity to take a dig, checking for the type of wall that stood. Mike Tyson faced Michael Spinks on June 27, 1988. So reportedly, his promoter, ‘Butch’ Lewis, decided to use intimidation tactics. Hence, he demanded that Tyson re-wrap his hands. It resulted in the match starting late. It all led to Tyson getting angry. As per several accounts, Michael Spinks was scared and refused to leave the dressing room. But somehow, he managed to enter the ring, and Tyson took barely 90 seconds to finish off ‘Jinx.’