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April 2008

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• 04.30.08
  Which fights will Mike Tyson be remembered most for? Media Opinions, Opinion | (0)

  Mike Tyson's greatest wins were devastating displays of speed and power, but in other fights critics saw technical flaws and emotional frailty. Here is a look at 10 Tyson fights: five in which he looked like one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, and five that will have a negative impact on his place in boxing history. The Best KO1 Marvis Frazier -- Glens Falls, N.Y., July 26, 1986 Although Marvis Frazier had been stopped in one round by Larry Holmes, he entered his bout with the 20-year-old Tyson on a six-bout winning streak and was considered a good test. Once the ...
• 04.20.08
  Good Video for all you Mike Tyson’s Punchout Fans Miscellaneous | (0)

  Ahh the good old NES days, here's a good video for anyone who knows what 0073735963 means. (1 round TKO)
• 04.20.08
  50 Cent Tired of Living in Mike Tyson’s Old Mansion Miscellaneous | (0)

  "My next house is gonna be really small, a regular house with real people (neighbors)." Rapper 50 Cent insists he's tired of living in boxer Mike Tyson's sprawling Connecticut mansion.
• 04.17.08
  Michael Spinks speaks on his 91 Second Loss to Mike Tyson Mike Tyson News | (0)

  A day after Cory Spinks lost to Verno Phillips by way of a 12-round split decision, his Uncle Michael Spinks is reminded of the only loss of his career. It was his final bout and it lasted a mere 91 seconds. Back in 1988, Michael lasted only 91 seconds against Mike Tyson. Until that fight Michael was undefeated. Michael blames his annihilation by Tyson on a lengthy layoff between fights, and is convinced a long layoff is also the main reason his nephew Cory Spinks lost on Thursday. Quoted by the Associated Press, Michael stated: "Cory had his hands full being ...
• 04.17.08
  Lennox Lewis speaks on the time Mike Tyson bit his Leg Miscellaneous | (0)

  In describing the effects of opponents who talk smack and try to get inside your head, such as Calzaghe and Hopkins have been doing to one another, Lennox Lewis used his experience with his fight with Mike Tyson to give his views on the effects of smack talk. In discussing the smack talk between Calzaghe and Hopkins, Lewis reflected on his own past experience, stating: “Some opponents listen to it. Some opponents take it in and some opponents use it and take advantage of it." Lewis says he took advantage of the smack talk during his career, utilizing it for motivation. "Like ...
• 04.17.08
  Mike Tyson to Perform in Carlisle Mike Tyson News | (0)

  Fans of Iron Mike will have the chance to spend an evening with him at the Sands Centre on Sunday May 25. The leisure centre will construct a boxing ring specially to welcome Tyson to the city as part of his national dinner tour. Tickets to see the champion – who at the age of 20 was the youngest man ever to win a world heavyweight title – range from £75 to £225. He will be interviewed in the ring by Richie Woodall, former WBC World Champion turned Setanta Sports presenter. Promoter Steve Sharkey said: “This is a unique opportunity for fans from Carlisle ...
• 04.17.08
  Tyson offers personal aid to troubled soccer star Mike Tyson News | (0)

  "I still see him as a superstar and would like to meet him if he feels up for it. Back in 2005, Wayne Rooney was on a downer and I met him and lifted his spirits, I am sure I can do the same for Paul Gascoigne." — Former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted felon Mike Tyson offering his personal guidance services to troubled former soccer star Paul Gascoigne on Monday. Tyson is scheduled for a number of speaking engagements in the UK next month. Gascoigne, who played for Newcastle United, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers as well as England, was ...
• 04.11.08
  “Iron” Mike Tyson To Begin U.K Tour In May! - Five Dates Scheduled Mike Tyson News, World Tour News | (0)

  The shores of Great Britain will be treated to a very special visitor this coming month of May. None other than boxing legend "Iron" Mike Tyson himself will be in town for a series of after dinner speaking engagements. Kicking off the five date tour in the great city of Manchester on the 23rd, Mike will go on to meet and greet his fans in Carlisle, Birmingham, Gateshead and, finally, Doncaster.. Though ticket prices are likely to be on the hefty size, the dates will probably sell out fast - such is the continual fan obsession with the former heavyweight king ...

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