Boxing: Schaefer compares Haye to Ali Nov 10, 2009
"Mike Tyson was a great champion but he was a crazy guy. People watched more because of the freak factor rather than the sport factor. I'm looking forward to cleaning up the division. I want anyone who has got a belt, that's why I moved up to heavyweight.--David Haye "Our hopes and prayers have been answered, the heavyweight division has a new charismatic champion and a fight against either of the Klitschko would be a global event. " There is already speculation that Haye could face Ruiz at... (CNN -- International)
Black Market Gear: Deals of the Week Nov 5, 2009
That's right kiddies, the George Foreman grill is finally making its Black Market Gear debut, because it was either that or the Evander Holyfield Rotisserie or Mike Tyson Fondue Fountain. Sure it doesn't look like much, but neither did Foreman the last time he won the title. (IGN Gear)
Boxer Tyson is mobbed in Merthyr Nov 5, 2009
Boxer Mike Tyson was mobbed by fans at a shopping centre in Merthyr Tydfil as he made a personal pilgrimage to the statues of two local boxing legends. Tyson said he believed it was important for any fighters visiting Wales to pay homage to boxers who had gone before them. (BBC News -- UK)
Yankees vs. Phillies proving to be popular draw on FOX Nov 4, 2009
Here's an on-air prospect you probably never thought of drafting for your TV sports fantasy roster Mike Tyson. In live coverage on promoter 's donkingtv. (USA Today -- Sports)
Yohnny Perez outpoints Joseph Agbeko to take IBF bantamweight title Nov 1, 2009
King was joined by Mike Tyson, who was acknowledged before the main event by the sellout crowd of 1,016 fans. He took pictures with King and others inside the ring, and judged a post-fight Halloween costume contest. (FOX61, CT)
* FEATURE : No boxers stand out any more, Raging Bull regrets Oct 31, 2009
He rates Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and Mike Tyson as great fighters, but now he sees no stand-outs. Maybe theres a lull in the business. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mid-Week Quick-Toss Draft, Corners, Bitter, and Standings Oct 28, 2009
Buster Douglas knocking out Mike Tyson. AFL Namath led Jets beat the NFL Colts in Super Bowl III. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cards have chance for big streak Oct 27, 2009
On Monday morning, he gave a shout-out to Bradshaw and the punch on his Twitter account: "That (bleep) felt like a (Scooby) snack. Glass Joe on Mike Tyson hit harder than U.". Glass Joe is an old-school video-game reference of a weak and overmatched French boxer. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Give glory-seeking Jess a stern talk Oct 24, 2009
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield came together on The Oprah Winfrey Show last week, with the former saying of the latter: ''I want the world to know this is a beautiful guy. I just want you to know it's just been a pleasure being acquainted with you. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Send 'Em to the Mat Oct 23, 2009
During the 1980s, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out ... Plus, gamers were psyched when they learned the final boss of the game was then-legendary real life boxer Mike Tyson. (Suite101.com)
* Tyson and Holyfield meet a year after Bite Fight Oct 19, 2009
More than a decade after their infamous Bite Fight, heavyweights Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield came face to face on Friday on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The TV host said Holyfield sought out the meeting after seeing her recent interview with Tyson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tyson, Holyfield mix it up with Oprah Oct 18, 2009
In this photo provided by Harpo, Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Chicago ... Mike Tyson wouldn't bite. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No punches, just praise as Tyson, Holyfield meet Oct 17, 2009
Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show.". On June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Tyson was disqualified after biting off part of Holyfield's right ear during their WBA heavyweight title fight. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Will Smith Is No Frank Williamson Oct 17, 2009
Despite abreakout 1995 role as Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson, and most recently a part in Tyler Perrys 2007 Why Did I Get Married,Jai Whites face has always been more familiar than his name. But with the release of his latest, , which hits theaters today, people will definitely remember his name, or at least the one he plays in the film. (Slate)
Tyson, Holyfield reconcile on Oprah Oct 17, 2009
AP photo by George Burns Boxer Mike Tyson appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and apologized to rival Evander Holyfield for biting him ... Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
No biting as Tyson, Holyfield meet on Oprah Oct 17, 2009
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with former world champion boxers Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield on Friday ... Mutual praise and admiration dominated during a face-to-face meeting Friday between former world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on a live episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show ... Jack Smith / APMike Tyson, left, bites into the ear of Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Audley Harrison Wins Prizefighter I... Oct 3, 2009
Williams has had a decent career and can be proud to have reigned over the domestic scene for the best part of a decade, however, victory over a faded Mike Tyson aside, he has failed every time he has stepped up in class and should now retire because he has nothing left to gain from fighting on for ever-smaller pay-days. Surprise finalist Coleman Barrett demonstrated today that he has the skills to have a bright future in the sport, at least on the domestic scene, but it almost certainly will... (Suite101.com)
Crosby's Scott LeDoux to enter UMD Hall of Fame on Friday Sep 30, 2009
LeDoux posted a record of 33-13 with four draws in 50 professional bouts and is the only fighter to have boxed 11 world champions, including George Foreman, Muhammed Ali, Larry Holmes, Leon Spinks, Ken Norton, Frank Bruno, Mike Weaver, Gerrie Coetzee, Mike Tyson (training camp) and Lennox Lewis (training camp). He fought for the heavyweight championship in 1978 (USBA vs. Mike Weaver) and in 1980 (WBC vs. Larry Holmes). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Tyson vs. Liston? Here's the matchup Sep 26, 2009
First up in the time machine: Catskill s own Iron Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KO) vs. Sonny Liston (50-4, 39 KO) at Yankee Stadium ... Me: You would be hard pressed to find two more intimidating figures than Sonny Liston and Mike Tyson ... Meanwhile, ESPN classic is the Mike Tyson network, showcasing dozens and dozens of destructive KOs from Kid Dynamite. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Holyfield has new opponent: global warming Sep 25, 2009
Plus, his legacy as boxing's only four-time heavyweight champion, the undersized warrior who beat everyone from Mike Tyson to Riddick Bowe to George Foreman, has certainly taken a beating since Holyfield last captured a heavyweight belt in 2000. He's won just five of his last 12 fights, a stretch that includes four futile attempts to regain at least some portion of the championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Aztecs: The Red and the Black Sep 23, 2009
Just say it was not Buster Douglas flattening Mike Tyson. No. 1 Florida kept six more players out of practice Tuesday because of flulike symptoms. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pain has different meaning to every player Sep 22, 2009
"But measuring pain is subjective, so pain that you might classify as an 8, I might say is a 4. We give people descriptors. For women, 10 might be the pain of natural childbirth. For men, it might be the pain comparable to being punched by Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson. We observe patients carefully when they are describing the pain, and watch how they move.". How doctors go about addressing the pain depends upon a variety of factors. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
KILLION: Double standard in play Sep 16, 2009
She's playing the sport of frilly underpants and dangly earrings, yet she came off last weekend as unhinged as Mike Tyson. Athletes lose it sometimes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tricks get in the way of Flo's flow Sep 15, 2009
Not only have his two albums, released in the past two years, spawned a handful of worldwide No.1 singles, the dude is built like Mike Tyson. His security guy, carefully watching the mainly young, white and female crowd from the stage, is even beefier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pass the sugar Sep 12, 2009
Start with ''How to fight like a 'classic' boxer'' and then work your way through several other bite-sized (no reference to his time training Mike Tyson, honest) training videos. Get me my cab money. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Offenses look ugly in opener Sep 11, 2009
It was like watching Mike Tyson forget how to punch. (OK, so that actually happened. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Opinion: Carroll, freshman QB on hot seat already Sep 11, 2009
Thankfully, LeGarrette Blount went Mike Tyson on anything and everything standing between him and the end of his career moments after a humiliating loss to Boise State. You remember that, don't you. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Cocaine Kingpin Now Serves Dogs, Not Drugs Sep 8, 2009
Nor did he keep it a secret that for his grand opening last weekend -- an event that included a magician and a tiger he says belonged to former boxing champ Mike Tyson -- he'd asked two friends who were Chicago police officers before they were convicted of selling cocaine to judge his auto show. But Cappas knows that his reign as a drug kingpin includes more than funny stories about his lavish lifestyle. (KSBW 8, CA)
Vick has a better chance for success in return than Favre Aug 27, 2009
It s not quite Mike Tyson getting out of prison and returning to. Who has the greater chance for success this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New on DVD: 'Tyson,' 'Katyn,' 'Hannah Montana' Aug 24, 2009
Tattooed and troubled: Former boxing champ Mike Tyson is the subject of James Toback's documentary ... He's probably the filmmaker to examine the complex world of onetime heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in what is less a documentary than what Toback calls "confessional." ... Back story: Despite psychotic public behavior and a prison sentence for rape, there's more to Tyson than meets the eye in this sometimes mesmerizing complement to 's 1993 documentary Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike... (USA Today -- Life)
Review: Fight Night Round 4 Aug 22, 2009
How about slugging it out with a young Mike Tyson. Muhammad Ali perhaps. (iAfrica.com)
Tyson Review Aug 21, 2009
Those first moments prior to the emergence of Mike Tyson the boxer feel tremendously like a confession, unspooling stories of a criminal youth, his first street-corner fist-fight, and the way in which boxing provided a channel for his anger ... Toback adds even more insight to the life of Mike Tyson, providing details not mentioned in the film, but his voice is about as engaging as a snotty, nasally film professor lecturing about the nature of art at 6 in the morning. (IGN FilmForce)
Housewives ATL Whitfield: Banned from FAB? Aug 21, 2009
Then we got Evander who is broke after grossing 250 million, Mike Tyson is broke after grossing 450 million, and that can t touch this rapper who went broke after making 33 million in one year. What on earth is it with these people that they just don t want to pay their bills and live within their means. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Not-Quite-Ultimate Fighting Championship Aug 20, 2009
which recently and is promoting fights that are about as successful as the biggest Mike Tyson bouts of yore, has basically reached that point. All of which makes it awkward, at the least, that the best fighter in the world doesn't work for them. (Slate)
Bull riders’ biggest challenge to be Big Tex’ Aug 19, 2009
Back in boxer Mike Tyson s prime, the former heavyweight champion used to boast after one of his patented early-round knockouts, I m the baddest man on the planet. Tonight at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, at the Rocky Mountain Professional Bull Riders Challenge, one of the cowboys will be matched up with the PBR s version of Mike Tyson, a bull called Big Tex. (Helena Independent Record)
Class of 2013 never knew a world without Web Aug 18, 2009
MILWAUKEE - For most teens starting college this fall, rap music has always been mainstream, Mike Tyson has always been a felon, and wars have always unfolded on TV in real time. Incoming freshmen never used a card catalog, never knew a world without the Cartoon Network, and never had to wait for the evening news to find out that evening's news. (AZCentral -- News)
Phils' Myers scratched from rehab start Aug 16, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Myers scratched from rehab start. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Spurred into action Aug 16, 2009
Like Buster Douglas knocking out Mike Tyson and Bob Dylan going electric in 1965, this constitutes a certifiable shocker. The Spurs are spending. (Boston Globe)
Where have all the real men gone? Aug 15, 2009
Where have all the real men gone. The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
CLICKS: Brady ... as good as new? Aug 15, 2009
Ever heard of the famous Mike Tyson quote: Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth. Well, I had to somewhat abandon my quest for grabbing Felix Jones AND Jerricho Cotchery in Rounds 7 and 8 of the above mock draft. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Tyson looks back on glory days Aug 14, 2009
Mike Tyson and James Toback discuss the boxer's life - Dan Patrick ... Mike Tyson and James Toback discuss the boxer's life ... Mike Tyson, left, with film director James Toback. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Twilight shines at awards Aug 11, 2009
The night's entertainment also included former boxing world champion Mike Tyson cutting Jonas Brother Joe's hair, and The Black Eyed Peas performing on surfboards. Pictures courtesy of Fox. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Local camp brings on boxing's heavyweights (3) Aug 6, 2009
The longtime trainer was at Holyfields side when he defeated Mike Tyson by knockout in the 11th round of their Nov. 9, 1996 bout. For the win, considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing, Holyfield was named the World Boxing Associations Fighter of the Year and Turner the Trainer of the Year. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Sure to make the ring tremble: Hoppa to fight 183kg Butterbean Jul 26, 2009
Botha, who boxed Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko, considers the former league star a worthy opponent. New trainer Dino Billinghurst said Hopoate, 34, had plenty to consider, but added his immediate priority was to fine-tune his technique. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kupets enjoys ESPY hoopla Jul 26, 2009
"You're around all these big names. I didn't want to be one of the people who went up and asked for pictures, which my mom and dad are kind of upset about. But I got to walk next to a lot of cool people. We kept seeing Mike Tyson and Terrell Owens and all these big-namers.". Kupets met up with 2008 Olympic individual all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin, who introduced her to some other athletes at breakfast the morning of the ESPYs and later hung out with silver medalist Shawn Johnson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Catskills ready to rumble Jul 24, 2009
As an added bonus for fans, Cus D Amato s KO Boxing Gym trainer Westbrooke stated that former Catskill resident and heavyweight superstar Mike Tyson may be appearing at the event, although the trainer had not received confirmation as of Thursday. This is your chance to see stars in the making, said Cus D Amato trainer Lenord Pierre. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
'Tyson' film hits box office Jul 24, 2009
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson recently showed audiences his comedic side in The Hangover, but he's hitting the big screen tonight in a serious documentary ... "Mike Tyson has been very sad and controversial in the news -- even recently." ... "I asked him who was going to beat Mike Tyson," Zelinka said, "and he answered, 'the only person who is going to beat Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson.' He was right because as great of a boxer as he was, he was out of control out of the ring.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
NOTES: As QB and VIP, Tebow draws a crowd Jul 24, 2009
"I bumped into Mike Tyson and he was like, 'Hey Timmy,' " Tebow said doing a dead-on impression of Tyson's falsetto. "I was like, 'What's up, man?' and I gave him a hug. That was pretty cool.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Fight Night series keeps upping the ante Jul 22, 2009
There are certain things you expect from a video game that features Mike Tyson as a playable character ... After the Boxing cartridge for the Atari 2600 and Mike Tyson's Punch Out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gatti remembered as a fighter with a big heart Jul 21, 2009
"We never knew he would be such a great fighter. I was always happy to see his success, to see him walk in the gym a boy and become a great man," said a letter from former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The letter was sent to Gatti's family and read by family friend Mario Costa. (MSNBC -- Sports)
50 Cent slashes price on Conn. mansion to $10.9M Jul 19, 2009
It was owned by boxer Mike Tyson. It has 19 bedrooms and 37 bathrooms. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Showtime Back In The Ring Jul 19, 2009
In its heyday during the mid to late 1990s, Showtime distributed some of the most high profile and lucrative PPV fights of all time with a roster of marquee fighters such as Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez and Evander Holyfield. Hershman said the fights will be televised live on Showtime but said the potential of at least one marquee PPV event is an option though nothing is currently planned. (Multichannel News)
Gatti remembered at DAmato gym Jul 18, 2009
He s very exciting, not necessarily the greatest fighter in the world, but you watch Arturo, he s just exciting, stated D Amato-trained Mike Tyson during an interview with ESPN in 2005. Gatti (40-9) was featured on the cover of Ring Magazine multiple times and won championship titles in the junior lightweight division and the junior welterweight division. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
10 minutes with: Wynn Kintz Jul 17, 2009
I did Mike Tyson s first six fights of his career. I scored Evander Holyfield s last fight at Madison Square Garden. (Albany Business Review, NY)
ArashMarkaziInside MMA UFC could not have asked for a better villain than Brock Lesnar. Jul 13, 2009
Lesnar might be a "good guy" out of the Octagon but the fact is, the guy is a perfect "bad guy" in the cage and no different than Dennis Rodman and Mike Tyson, who attracted attention and put on a show when the spotlight shone. Lesnar might apologize now, but I would be shocked if we don't see a repeat performance after his next act. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Oh, What A Thrill! Jul 12, 2009
Boxing: Mike Tyson, Ali, Jack Dempsey. Golf: Tiger, Shark, Arnie's Army. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Coll. basketball Jul 10, 2009
" Indeed: Maravich got mobbed postgame by black Redmen in NYC after dropping 41 on St. John's. In the second half. 1. David Thompson, NC State The North Carolina State forward popularized the term vertical leap by using breathtaking ups to convert alley-oop passes. It wouldn't have been quite as thrilling if he hadn't played during (dunk) prohibition; as with so many of life's pleasures, it's often worth leaving a little something to the imagination. Agree or disagree with Wolff's selections?... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AP Sources: Showtime close to boxing tourney deal Jul 10, 2009
It lasted nearly two years and resulted in Mike Tyson defeating Tony Tucker by unanimous decision to become the undisputed champion. Even then, the tournament had problems when Spinks dropped out for a more lucrative fight. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vanessa's Problem Body Part Jul 6, 2009
Mike Tyson putting on a brave face despite the recent loss of his daughter by enjoying dinner in the main dining room at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Wednesday night. Dressed in a white dress shirt, gray slacks and black shoes, Tyson noshed and smiled with his five guests. (Fox News)
BILL SPELTZ: Fireworks missing from the ring Jul 5, 2009
A Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes or Gerry Cooney. We won't even wish for another Ali, because it's like waiting on another Tiger Woods. (Missoulian, MT)
Actor Donovan gets some 'Notice' on Fenway's mound Jul 4, 2009
In addition to Matt and Ben, the famous faces flipping cards included New Hampshire s own Sarah Silverman, actors Dean Cain, Jennifer Tilly, and Brad Garrett, onetime NBA star Charles Barkley, and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson. Read the Names Blog at. (Boston Globe)
Prominent Bostonians describe their perfect day Jul 4, 2009
Boxer who defeated Mike Tyson in 2005, of Dorchester. 6 a.m.Son Caoimhin, age 15 months, wakes up. (Boston Globe)
Group boxing delivers a one-two fitness punch Jul 1, 2009
Although the athletes at LA Boxing may not be in the same league as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, they're still burning calories and staying healthy. Dr. David Johnson, an orthopedic surgeon in the sports medicine division of the Washington Hospital Center in Washington and a former Olympic swimmer, said boxing is a perfect way to combine cardio with strength training. (CNN -- Health)
Review: 'Fight Night Round 4' a technical stunner Jul 1, 2009
For those unfamiliar with the EA Sports series, Fight Night Round 4 is a boxing simulation featuring more than 40 of the sport's greatest pugilists from the past (Muhammad Ali, Roberto Duran, Mike Tyson) and present (Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton). . (USA Today -- Tech)
THE TO-DO LIST: 10 things you should check out this week Jun 30, 2009
The roster of 40 playable fighters reads like a Who's Who of past and present boxing luminaries, from Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson to Manny Pacquiao and, yes, Eddie Chambers. 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
