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The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar is widely revered as one of the most dangerous punchers and best boxers in history.

And footage has now emerged of the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ in his dressing room ahead of the Lou Savarese fight in 2000.

While he was far from the prime Tyson of the 1980s, the boxing legend appeared to relish the fact that he was in his element.

‘Iron’ Mike practised his trademark ‘peek-a-boo’ technique, despite making it difficult for one of his team members to tie up his groin guard.

Tyson became increasingly aggressive watching a fight on TV and started trash-talking before two members of his camp smeared his upper body.

Even fans have acknowledged how Tyson acted like a caged animal that was ready to be let loose on his prey.

Boxing fan Joey Trimble wrote: “he really was treated like an animal… the way he’s pacing back and forth like a pitbull in a cage before the dog fight… insane [sic].”

While another fan pointed out: “Mike was always the smallest heavyweight but look at the size of him compared to the guys rubbing his shoulders. Just a tightly packed mass of rage!”

YouTube commenter Shafo said: “Everyone in there is terrified of Mike haha.”

A fourth fan added: “He was serious about his business. I kind it. He not being intimidating. He getting ready for a show.”

Tyson would secure a first-round TKO victory over Savarese at the Hampden Park in Glasgow.

As intimidating as Tyson was in his dressing room, the former undisputed world heavyweight champ was widely admired for his menacing ring walks.

And the entrance he had in his first-round demolition of Michael Spinks remains one of the most spine-chilling ring walks in history.

Gervonta Davis Adamant He’s a Better Boxer Than Mike Tyson and he hold that punching power like Mike Tyson when he was fighting.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was a different specimen. It is safe to say that his explosiveness was not seen before in the ring. The former two-time heavyweight champion built a reputation for having such tremendous knockout power, dropping opponents instantly. But it seems like Gervonta Davis thinks otherwise about the heavyweight. Not long ago, the lightweight made bold claims about being better than Mike Tyson.

Recently, in an interview, Davis opened up about making those claims. He further gave a reason for people who were criticizing him for claiming to be better than Mike Tyson.

Gervonta Davis stands firm on his words

Since making the remarks, he’s been experiencing backlash from fans. In an interview with FightHype, Gervonta Davis cleared the air around his claims of being better than Mike Tyson.

Davis said, “I think am more skilled than Mike Tyson. When I say I have more skills than Mike Tyson. There is no heavyweight ever to have more skills than smaller guys.” Davis believes that fighters from lower-weight classes are more skilled boxers than heavyweights. He added, “So, let’s take that out of the picture. Am, not dissing Mike Tyson.”

‘Tank’ further stated, “Facts are facts. I hold that punching power like Mike Tyson when he was fighting.” And, to end the conversation, he said, “And imma stand on my words.” It is worth mentioning that Gervonta Davis will face Ryan Garcia in one of the most anticipated lightweight bouts and Mike Tyson predicted the outcome of the bout in favor of Davis.

The similarity between Mike Tyson and Gervonta Davis

Despite the two being tens of pounds apart with respect to body weight, the two do have something in common. ‘Iron’ Mike was arguably the greatest knockout artist of his time and had the ability to knock out his opponents despite them being taller and stronger than the now 56-year-old. And Gervonta Davis shares similar traits with the heavyweight.

Gervonta Davis is a lightweight knockout artist. He has 28 wins, with 26 of them coming via knockouts. ‘Tank’ Davis’ knockout-to-win ratio is one of the all-time greatest. It must be said that both Tyson and Davis pack a punch, and are the top knockout artists in their respective divisions.

What is your take on Davis’ comments on Mike Tyson? Tell us in the comments below.

Mike Tyson CHALLENGED by Gervonta Davis: The WBA Lightweight Champion reacted to Tyson by explaining how he can ‘KO’ a Heavyweight.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was a different specimen. It is safe to say that his explosiveness was not seen before in the ring. The former two-time heavyweight champion built a reputation for having such tremendous knockout power, dropping opponents instantly. But it seems like Gervonta Davis thinks otherwise about the heavyweight. Not long ago, the lightweight made bold claims about being better than Mike Tyson.

Since making the remarks, he’s been experiencing backlash from fans. In an interview with FightHype, Gervonta Davis cleared the air around his claims of being better than Mike Tyson.

Davis said, “I think am more skilled than Mike Tyson. When I say I have more skills than Mike Tyson. There is no heavyweight ever to have more skills than smaller guys.” Davis believes that fighters from lower-weight classes are more skilled boxers than heavyweights. He added, “So, let’s take that out of the picture. Am, not dissing Mike Tyson.”

In the same interview, the WBA lightweight title holder demonstrated how he can knock out a heavyweight after Tyson expressed some reservations about Davis doing so.

The same video that ESNews just posted also included Tyson. Where, the interviewer mentioned Davis’ KOing heavyweight fighter to “The Baddest Man on The Planet” during the chat. The boxing legend reacted by saying, “Stop. Stop Tank. You didn’t knock a heavyweight out. You got him on crack. And you took the dive. Come on man.” The fact that it happened in Baltimore Tyson added a funny response, “Man, you know how many crackheads are there in Baltimore, man.”

Afterwards, Davis was questioned about his opinions on Tyson’s remarks and if he would like to fight a heavyweight in front of Tyson at the training facility. When queried if he would show him in person, Davis responded in the affirmative and said he can show him in person.

Furthermore, the reporter told Davis that he has god-given superhuman powers as he defeated a heavyweight, prompting Davis to say that sometimes his own strength terrifies him. Indeed. Davis’ career record of 26 knockouts and a perfect 28-0 boxing record is proof of his fighting prowess. And it would be really interesting to see if will he ever KO in front of Tyson,

TYSON FURY is unfazed by Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou for their upcoming clash in Saudi Arabia.

WBC heavyweight champion Fury, 35, will step inside the ropes to take on former UFC heavyweight king Ngannou, 37, in a boxing contest on October 28.

Fury is an overwhelming favourite heading into the fight given he is unbeaten in 34 professional boxing bouts and Ngannou is making his debut.

In a bid to give himself the best possible chance, Ngannou has enlisted the help of legendary heavyweight champion Tyson, 57.

Fury’s father John named him after Tyson in the hope he would follow in his footsteps by becoming a world champion.

Yet while Fury has a great deal of respect for Tyson – who he first met in 2016 – he does not believe his involvement in Ngannou’s training camp will have any impact on the outcome of the fight.

And he used one of Tyson’s most iconic phrases – ‘Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face’ – to make his point.

Speaking to The Mail, Fury said: “Mike Tyson is a great guy. He is a living legend in sport.

“He is a living legend in boxing. He’s got a lot of knowledge on boxing, I think he will teach Francis a lot.

“But, I don’t [think] it would matter who trained Ngannou for this fight.

“He’s got to fight Tyson Fury and I’m not an easy opponent for anybody no matter who is training you.

“So yeah, everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face. That’s exactly what’s going to happen to Ngannou when I fight him.

“He’s going to have this big plan and then he’s going to get punched in the face and it’s going to go all out the window.”

Ngannou last fought in January 2022 when he made the last defence of his UFC crown against Ciryl Gane in the octagon, winning by unanimous decision.

But he is now embarking on a new challenge as he steps into a pro boxing ring for the first time.

And he is buoyed by the help Tyson is offering him.

Ngannou said: “Having Mike Tyson present just makes you realise what is happening.

“You know that you have a fight and obviously you are serious about it but it seems like there is something missing.

“You’re like ‘Ok I have a fight but what else do I need’. Then you have Mike Tyson and he’s basically like the biggest boxing figure.

“It makes me think ‘Oh man, this is serious, very very serious. It doesn’t get more serious than this’.

“That alone brings you a lot of motivation. Even when you’re tired, even when you’re done for the day, I’m like ‘Man one more. I want to do one more’.

“I’m like ‘I just want to be like that man’. So all that stuff, has helped me mentally already.

“Then of course, there is the technical aspect that he is bringing too.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was probably one of the most fearsome and dominating boxers to ever step his foot into the ring. One of the reasons behind his immense success in the ring is the gruesome training he put himself through. However, as is the case with many boxers, he too suffers from certain debilitating conditions. One of them is a nervous condition called sciatica. This condition was first brought to light back in 2022 when the boxing legend was spotted in a wheelchair at Miami International Airport.

The pictures of the incident shocked the fans all over the world. However, another incident took place which further aggravated his injuries. Last year, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk appeared as a guest on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. Under his influence, the boxing legend also tried his hands on skateboarding. However, instead of going at it step by step he jumped on the skateboard immediately and ended up falling down. However, he was more scared of his wife than falling, as was apparent in the video. But the consequences are so far-reaching that it has become a regret for the boxer.

The incident that Mike Tyson regrets still to this day

Recently, NFL legend turned rapper Antonio Brown appeared on Tyson’s podcast as a guest. During one segment of the podcast, Brown suddenly asked Tyson if  he was still riding his skateboard. When Tyson didn’t hear the question, he advised him, “Man you gotta stay off skateboard.” At this point, Tyson stated that he understood the advice and added, “Yeah I f****d myself up”. Brown quickly laughed and asked about the viral video of him falling down.

To this, the boxing legend shared the deep regret he felt about his actions. He stated, “Yeah I’m f****d. I’ve never been the same since then. Never been the same, whole life’s changed since then.”

His regret towards his spur-of-the-moment action is understandable as he ended up hospitalized. However, in a rather amusing set of circumstances, Tyson stated, that there was another person in the hospital along with him. And it seems that that person had fallen off a hoverboard and ended up there.

Moreover, Brown was quick with the compliment and told Tyson, “You ate it.” However, the former champion disagreed and remarked, “Did I? I’ve never been the same brother.”

Mike Tyson’s last fight against Roy Jones Jr had a set of specific rules, which could be the same for his Jake Paul bout.

Tyson and Paul will fight on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a clash broadcasted by Netflix.

It will be Tyson’s first contest since his exhibition against fellow boxing legend Jones Jr back in November 2020.

Tyson and Jones Jr was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission and had a set of specific rules.

The exhibition took place over eight rounds timed at two minutes each.

The reduced time was due to both fighters refusing to wear headguards.

Knockouts weren’t allowed and if either fighter suffered a cut, then the fight would’ve been stopped.

And there were no judges for the exhibition, meaning a winner was not declared.

Now, Tyson vs. Paul could be fought under a similar rule set, with the Texas commission yet to reveal the regulations for the showdown.

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr during their exhibition bout. Image: Getty

On fighting the YouTuber-turned-boxer, the former world heavyweight champion said: “[Paul has] grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.

“It’s a full-circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch, as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones, and now I plan to finish him.”

Paul, who scored a big win over Ryan Bourland earlier this month, added: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.

“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.

“Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.”

A huge claim has been made about the rules for Jake Paul’s scheduled bout with Mike Tyson later this year.

On Thursday, Paul announced that he would be stepping into the ring with the boxing legend in a superfight July 20.

The bout is slated to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will air live on Netflix, with subscribers able to watch the action for free without an added cost.

Tyson, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, retired from professional boxing in 2005.

He got into incredible shape to make a return for an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr in 2020 but will turn 58 by the time he faces 27-year-old Paul, who moved to 9-1 with an easy win over Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico last weekend.

Details on the fight have been a little scarce but former heavyweight challenger Derek Chisora claims to be in the know.

Image: Getty

‘Delboy’ claims that the slugfest will effectively be a sparring contest with headguards and 18oz gloves.

Speaking to Radio Rahim, Chisora said: “I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and headguards – if I’m not mistaken.

“I think so. So we’re watching a sparring match. It’s a f***ing joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”

There has been no official word on the rules or weight class for Paul-Tyson, or whether it will be a professional or exhibition contest.

But we do know that it won’t be a regular pay-per-view event and will be Netflix’s first venture into live combat sports ahead of a massive WWE deal.

Image: Getty

Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Paul’s promotional company Most Valuable Promotions, believes the event will shatter boxing records.

“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a once-in-a-lifetime dream matchup and I anticipate it will be the most-watched boxing event in modern boxing history,” he said.

Tyson’s last competitive fight was a defeat to Kevin McBride nearly two decades ago and he will be facing a man nearly 30 years his junior.

However, ‘Iron’ Mike has already made his prediction for how the fight will play out.

Speaking after the announcement was made, he said: “He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.

“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

Curtis Scott has triumphed in his professional boxing debut and has set his sights on an AFL Hall of Famer next.

Scott knocked out former teammate Joey Leilua in the second round of their bout on Wednesday night, after a mix-up before the fight caused confusion among fans at the arena.

The former Canberra star was meant to walk to the ring second but a frustrated Leilua demanded he have the honour of following the 26-year-old.

‘He should be worried about the fight,’ an unfazed Scott said.

‘They’re just little problems that mean nothing to me mate.

‘We’re gonna get out there and settle this so he should be worried about the fight, not walking out first.’

Curtis Scott has emerged victorious in his professional boxing debut

Indeed, Scott had the last laugh in the ring, brutally flooring Leilua with a devastating left hook in the second round to walk away victorious.

His win was all the more impressive after being 30kg lighter than his rival when they hit the scales on Tuesday.

‘I trained for the knockout,’ Scott said, adding that Leilua’s switch to southpaw stance allowed him to ‘fire it right down the middle’.

Scott then called out AFL great Barry Hall for his next fight. Hall is 21 years older than the former NRL star.

The 26-year-old won a premiership with Melbourne Storm in 2017 and was viewed as a potential State of Origin player, but his career was ruined by a string of off-field issues.

The former footy star celebrates after knocking out ex-teammate Joe Leilua

In 2022, he was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order after being found guilty of three charges against his ex-girlfriend, athlete Tay-Leiha Clark, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and stalk or intimidate with the intention of causing fear or physical harm.

He had been sacked by the Canberra Raiders before the assault charge, for a separate incident surrounding a nightclub altercation, although he was later cleared of any charges.

He is also in a legal battle with NSW Police over what he claims was an ‘unlawful’ arrest in 2020.

Dustin Poirier has taken issue with Joe Rogan‘s commentary at UFC 299 following his win over Benoit Saint-Denis.

Poirier bounced back from his defeat to Justin Gaethje last year with a knockout victory in the second round in Florida, earning the Fight of the Night award and an extra £39,000.

The lightweight has become one of the most famous stars in UFC history, once securing back-to-back wins over Conor McGregor and is well known to legendary UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

 

Rogan took issue with Poirier’s endurance in the bout, saying he looked fatigued in the opening frame despite a relatively comfortable win for the 35-year-old.

Speaking on The MMA Hour, he questioned the comments, insisting Rogan was flat-out wrong as he talked up his game.

Dustin Poirier (pictured) has slammed Joe Rogan for his commentary during his win over Benoit Saint-Denis

Poirier stopped his opponent in the second round, earning the Fight of the Night award

Rogan (right), however, had said that the lightweight looked tired early on in the bout

‘I re-watched the fight last night with my wife when we got back to Louisiana,’ he said.’ Joe Rogan said I was exhausted, said I was tired like five times.

‘Bro, I do not get tired. I have some of the best cardio in this fight s*** that we do. Like, I can go 25 minutes, hard, cracking the whole time. I can’t believe he said that. I felt good.

‘I felt like he was going to slow down, you know. That’s what I was hoping for, I thought third or fourth round is when I would really start to like, pull away and break him down. But I got him out of there in the second.

‘I thought I was gonna have to break him down, wear him down a little bit more but I caught him in the middle of a trade when his chin was up and his body wasn’t set for that right hook. The timing of it was just perfect to whip his brain around.’

McGregor, who has not fought since his 2021 TKO defeat to Poirier, praised the bout on social media.

Poirier responded by arguing that he has the best cardio games in the whole of the UFC

Despite the rivalry, Conor McGregor was quick to congratulate Poirier regarding his victory

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, McGregor wrote: ‘Great fight out of them French boys tonight! Toutes nos felicitations.’

During his post-fight press conference, Poirier was then asked about McGregor’s post, to which he said: ‘He felt that right hook, too.’

In their second bout, which came in January 2021, Poirier land a right-hook that sent McGregor crashing to the canvas before the American delivered some heavy blows to finish the fight.

The media representative also added that the organisation had ‘no interest in being part of a Curtis Scott redemption story’.

Fox Sports declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia.

Several commenters lashed out on the social media platform X when they saw the fight and the promotion that went along with it.

‘He was exiled due to committing domestic violence on his partner. But hey, let’s keep promoting him,’ one fan wrote.

‘Congrats on promoting a woman beater,’ said another bemused supporter.

A third weighed in with: ‘Is Fox NRL really trying to push the career of a domestic abuser?? 

Daily Mail Australia also reached out to Ms Clark for comment in relation to Scott’s latest sporting pursuit. 

In December last year, retired footy player Trent Merrin attempted to defend Scott on social media – and Clark didn’t mince her words when it came to replying.

‘After four years, never once has there been any personal accountability taken. This is not an opportunity for redemption, it’s ignorance,’ she posted in response.

‘It might be beneficial for Trent to consider this before publicly advocating for a man who has never even shown remorse towards his victim.’

Scott won a NRL premiership with Melbourne Storm in 2017 and was viewed as a potential State of Origin player for NSW, but his career was ruined by a string of off-field dramas.

Last month, Ms Clark called out Fox League for ‘endorsing’ Scott, who she labelled a ‘dangerous man’.

Clark (pictured) has previously lashed out at ex-NRL star Trent Merrin and Fox League for ‘endorsing’ and ‘advocating for’ Scott

In 2022, the Cronulla Sharks junior was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order after being found guilty of three charges against his ex-girlfriend, athlete Tay-Leiha Clark: assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and stalk or intimidate with the intention of causing fear or physical harm.

He was sacked by the Canberra Raiders before the assault charge – for a separate incident surrounding a nightclub altercation – although he was later cleared of any charges.

Scott is also in a legal battle with NSW Police over what he claims was an ‘unlawful’ arrest in Sydney in January of 2020.