Evander Holyfield has called out Mike Tyson ahead of their potential trilogy fight and asked: “Where you at?” The two heavyweight legends are set to renew their iconic rivalry, 24 years since the infamous rematch. Talks are progressing for a…
Roy Jones Jr plans to insure his ears ahead of Mike Tyson exhibition fight
Roy Jones Jr.’s ears must be burning, as his manager has announced he is taking out an insurance policy before the fighter’s bout against ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson on September 12 to prevent exactly that happening. Jones Jr.’s Russian manager Zsolt…
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Mike Tyson responds to George Foreman and makes knockout prediction for Roy Jones Jr fight
Mike Tyson shot down George Foreman’s concerns about his exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr. Foreman urged the retired boxers not to fight each other after it was announced Tyson and Jones Jr would go toe-to-toe in an eight-round exhibition…
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George Foreman spots weakness in Mike Tyson’s punching technique in training video
George Foreman believes he has spotted a weakness in Mike Tyson’s punching technique ahead of his eagerly anticipated comeback. After several months of intense speculation, the former heavyweight king confirmed earlier this week that he would be returning to the…
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Mike Tyson accepted Bob Sapp fight before striking Roy Jones Jr deal
Mike Tyson had accepted a boxing match with veteran pro wrestler and mixed martial artist Bob Sapp for his comeback bout, before agreeing a deal to box Roy Jones Jr in September. Iron Mike and Jones Jr will compete in…
Mike Tyson to fight Roy Jones Jr in comeback exhibition fight
Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition match, according to reports. 54-year-old Tyson looks set to fight 51-year-old Jones in California, with TMZ reporting that it will…