Without further ado,ladies and gentlemen:Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Your login session has expired. Mayweather was in town on Sunday to take part in an exhibition match against former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena - which was far from full on Sunday night as the fight failed to excite boxing fans. Both boxers are in their respective prime with lots of time to practice and train for the battle. Boxing fans are debating who would win between prime Floyd Mayweather and prime Mike Tyson By Alex Batt Published May 7, 2020 In the same weight division, the fight would be unreal to watch. He knocked out 17 men in the first round. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, the sweet sciencecontinues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Cristiano Ronaldo and his son pose with legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson as the 175m-a-year Al . For other inquiries, Contact Us. But Tyson wasn't having it - and didn't mince his words when he heard Mayweather's boast about himself. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Canelo was too young and he completely destroyed a very game Miguel Cotto. His record. You can't fight this guy clean.". Tyson himself told the Wall Street Journal (via Sport Bible) in 2013 that he would have to deploy a pretty nasty plan to fare against the skillful Money if they were the same weight. While Mike Tyson is not as big of a pay-per-view star as 'Money' is, he comes close. Floyd, to his credit, extended his arm. Starting at Jr. Lightweight, Lightweight,Jr. Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. Mind you, none of the claims have ever found any ground to stand upon. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. "Regarding the Fury vs Wilder (II) Pay-Per-View, they don't have the digital numbers yet. He cant take his kids alone to school by himself. He made this bold claim based on the fact that he. In 2015 Tyson and Mayweather crossed paths at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. That record . Onlookers expected fireworks as Mike made his way down the line, shaking hands with all until he was faced with Mayweather. HBO - 1,500,000. The man they call "Money" boasts a proboxing record of 50-0-0, and though he has a reputation as a defensive, pragmatic boxer, it's worth noting that 27 of his wins have been knockouts. He relies heavily on judges scoring in his favor, and commentators calling his fights dominant while he's just ducking around avoiding punches. Money.. Everyone knows the, The life of an Olympic athlete can be an arduous one. Mayweather TKO 1. Here's the inside story! Who would win? A knockout machine who used a peculiar "peek-a-boo" style to dodge in and out of punches while landing his own, he was far faster than a heavyweight should have any right to be, yet punched like a jackhammer and fought with ruthless aggression. His losses to Holyfield we're vicious and past both fighters primes. It was when Mayweather allegedly had the police raid Tysons mansion in Las Vegas - and no, on this occasion, what happened in Vegas didnt happen to stay there. The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. The realities of time and gravity prevent us from ever witnessing a Fury vs. Muhammad Ali, or a Fury vs. Manny Pacquiao. He went undefeated from 1985 to early 1990, and his opponents often feared him so much that they were sometimes afraid to hit him. His defense of cutting off the ring as he bobbed and weved his way in. You can't fight this guy clean.. [Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost. The bout wasn't a winner, as it ended in a no-contest after eight rounds of competition. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He was fighting like, what? Whats more, his defense game was amazing. In 2014, Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Like every sport, pro wrestling has its share of goofy bloopers. However, he has never been able to find evidence that suggests Mayweather was behind it. Boxing News: Mike Tyson's proposed comeback has been slammed by his former promoter Frank Warren (Image: GETTY) Boxing news - Floyd Mayweather vs Adrien Broner statement Mayweather. Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win. Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Undefeated former champ Mayweather, 43, won 15 world titles in his 50-fight career, across five weight divisions. He caught Hernandez with a left hook in the sixth round, but hurt his hand and moved his hands to the canvas, which was ruled as an official knockdown. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), [I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him," he said. MMA might be a plucky up-and-comer, but boxing continues to rule the roost as the king of all combat sports. When. One user on the weight lifting website, Boxing is a tough and intensely competitive sport by design. Mayweather angered Tyson by saying: "The WBC, the WBA, the IBF and the WBO, yall have to clean this sh** up. The match ended in a draw but Tyson has opened a war of words with Mayweather over his comments. GQ once took the unnecessary liberties to ask him as to who would win in a street fight between the two. MIKE TYSON has hit back at Floyd Mayweather's claims that there are too many belts in boxing. I am not one of them. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Floyd Mayweather's house in Las Vegas, Nevada, is worth $10 million. It was certainly a chaotic way for . After all, the sports biggest rapscallion has earned a lot of it. Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 40 fights. Tyson retired with a record of 50-6 Following the completion of his career, Floyd Mayweather proclaimed himself to be 'TBE' - The Best Ever. Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn. / who Will Win?Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather, Arasin'da Bir Ma Olsa. Without further ado,ladies and gentlemen:Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself. Tyson added that Paul makes it easy for people to want to kill him because he and his brother talk so much trash, and they're experts at antagonizing people. With that in mind, we can look into the history of legends like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., two men who could never face each other in the ring at their prime, and wondering what would happen if they did. Needless to say, the hypothetical clash between the two greats sent social media into overdrive with boxing fans putting forward an argument for both men. Since the 1980s, Mike Tyson has been one of the scariest men on the planet, however he was unable to frighten Floyd Mayweather when they met on stage. No winner was declared following the unsanctioned event in Miami and. Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn. Tyson threw a fist towards Mayweather before giving him a hug. The best-selling event that Tyson was apart of was his 2002 slugfest with Lennox Lewis. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Aint a such thing as no super champion. It's no secret that the Queen of England lives a pretty pampered life. Tyson, a two-time heavyweight champion, is just way too. Showtime - 1,550,000. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. Tyson really likes it dirty, doesnt he? The boxing faithful would have a fight for the ages and the duo will both have money and a chance to avenge whatever they want to avenge. He made this bold claim based on the fact that he retired undefeated with a perfect record of 50-0, surpassing that of former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano who quit the sport at 49-0. Floyd Mayweather squared off -- sort of -- with Jake Paul, who prompted a scuffle Thursday when he took off Mayweather's cap during a news conference for brother Logan Paul's fight vs. the . It's almost impossible to fight him clean. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a super . Mayweather was recently also surpassed by WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin, however hes now been beaten and is 54-1. 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However, 'Iron Mike' told FightCamp that his power was no match for that of two-time heavyweight champion of the world George Foreman. It takes a truly special athlete to, Celebrities come in every shape, size and personality, and by all those metrics, Dennis Rodman. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak. accusing them of taking extra money from fighters. Steelers ex-outside linebacker Arthur Moats would like to see his former team bring Bud Dupree back, who's expected to be cut by the Tennessee Titans. It's being accepted by the people. LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 26: Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses with the commemorative Money Belt during a news conference after his 10th-round TKO victory over Conor. The fight was televised on HBO pay-per-view, with the cost to watch the fight at $55 in the U.S. Mayweather won by a split decision in 12 close-fought . Mike Tyson says Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still better than today's boxers; boxing is 'jealous' of Jake Paul and Logan Paul Liam Happe 1 min read GettyImages Watch live and classic boxing on DAZN Tyson and his "Legends Only" brand have, along with Mayweather and YouTubers, been bringing extra eyes onto the sport. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. His unusual friendship with American ex-basketball player, Trevor Smith's death at just 33 years old was tragic. Thats what this business is about. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. But he recently told the sport's various organisations to 'sort their s*** out', saying that 'everybody's a champion'' and accusing them of taking extra money from fighters. With news of Jake Paul's scuffle with Floyd Mayweather Jr. making waves across the internet, it was only a matter of time before boxing legend Mike Tyson weighed in on the situation. Only the best of the best get to represent, Coinciding with the Winter and Summer Olympics, the Paralympic Games hosts athletes with physical. Please turn off your ad blocking software to view this video Mayweather. It's impossible to fight him clean. Floyd didn't like fighting at Jr. Middleweight and often called for a catch weight. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak. Meanwhile,Encyclopedia Britannica puts Tyson's weight as an active competitor in the 218-pound region. That long-awaited superfight grossed $112 million dollars, and is one of the largest boxing events in history. 'Win the first contact, I . It boggles the mind, but both Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have had two massive pay-per-view events in boxing history within the last two years. Hes a very small, scared man.. Against whoever was in the rankings. Floyd Mayweather's long-awaited UK debut fails to attract . The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. He finished this with a 90 second knockout over Michael Spinks in the first round. If Mike Tyson is the unstoppable force, then Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the closest thing the boxing world has to an immovable object. Still, when you look at him as a pure athlete, he was truly exceptional in his best years. LeBron James may end up being the greatest basketball player of all time. You can't fight him clean. Furthermore, the top four are all 'Money'. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as you'd think. You can't it's almost impossible to fight him clean.". May 5, 2012. No. If Mike Tyson is the unstoppable force, then Floyd Mayweather Jr.is the closest thing the boxing world has to an immovable object. Still, everything is not lost. Some people think he is the best boxer in the history of boxing. While Mayweather was a better technical boxer and could quite likely win if it all came down to judges, Tyson would be coming at him fast and hard, and his legendary right hand would be beyond anything Mayweather has had to deal with in his welterweight circles. heavyweight championship rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson at the Thomas & Mack Center. Unfortunately, the sport is so full of legendary competitors from all ages and weight classes that we only get to see a small fraction of all the legendary matchups available. When Tina Rahimi won a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wearing her hijab the victory was seen as a game-changer for female . During a boxing event in late 2014, the heavyweight legend decided to test the resolve of the pound-for-pound king. OK, he cant take his kids to school by himself, and hes talking about hes great? Mike had a response for the ages. There was no official winner declared at the end of the 2021 exhibition boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. His personal life's not squeaky clean, either, but his multiple championships and unblemished professional record prove his utter dominance in all of the weight classes he's fought in over the years. Tyson was capable of amazing defenseandflurries of lightning-quick punch combinationsthat were so fast and strong, the match was sometimes over before the last few hits had even landed. Hes a little scared man. The fear was justified, too. THERE is no love lost between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Watch the video of Jon Jones and Mike Tyson engaging in friendly sparring The question of who will prevail between the two is in fact difficult to answer. Money is indeed the name of the game - and who would know better than Money Mayweather himself? Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa. But from Tyson's first fight until Douglas a 17 to 1 underdog he caused fear and panic. The late switch has not dimmed any optimism on the part of the promoters, who have priced the fight at 32.26 (or 24.88 if you pre-order) spurred on by the popularity of Mayweather's last . Money.. Tysons aggressive style, lightning-fast hands and sheer punching power have been enough to knock out guys significantly larger than Mayweather, or himself for that matter. Still, when you look at him as a pure athlete, he was truly exceptional in his best years. A feud that has lasted over 20 years, but why? Tyson wins 10/10 mayweathers defence is flawed for body shots, it is good enough vs simiral weight opponents but not heavy hitters heavyweights like mike, KO by body blow. Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast back in 2019, Tyson said: Floyds a great fighter, dont get me wrong. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are at loggerheads once again. In a 2015 interview, Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer of all time, over Muhammad Ali and Tyson. I don't necessarily agree with that. Speaking of claims, though, it was a bold claim by Mayweather in 2015 that reignited the rivalry - not going to lie, it . Can Matweather's incredible defence beat Tyson's ruthless offence? With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, "the sweet science"continues to allure countless spectators and competitors. When Mayweather was charged for sexually assaulting and kidnapping a woman, Tyson is reported to have been the man responsible for inciting her to do so. His bouts against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor drew in a ballpark revenue of $400 million dollars each. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Almost every month, you would find one of the two tearing into the other for any of a random thousand reasons possible. He is considered to be the best pound for pound boxer for over 10 years. "I've proven a lot of people wrong. Mike was unequivocal with his response. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 1. [Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost. The promoter and business era where we seldom saw the fights that the casual and purist fans wanted.Obviously Floyd is going to be faster and slicker. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He immediately set out to capture all of the Heavyweight belts and become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The man they call "Money" boasts a pro boxing record of 50-0-0, and though he has a reputation as a defensive, pragmatic boxer, it's worth noting that 27 of his wins have been knockouts. Mike Tyson made a promise to avenge the fallen icon as a teenager. Even his in-ring career has its share of lows, notably the infamous ear-biting incident in his 1997 rematch against Evander Holyfield. It's being accepted by the people. Cookie Notice Over his almost 20-year boxing career, Mayweather garnered the nickname "Money." After retiring for the second time in 2015, he has fought and beaten UFC star Conor McGregor and undefeated. Mike Tyson has fought and beaten plenty of guys his size and bigger, but theres no question that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a prodigal defensive and technical boxer who would be a tricky challenge. "It's probably accurate [the 800,000 reported]. He didn't fight the names that Floyd fought,but he fought everybody who was in contention with the exception of George Foreman. MIKE TYSON SPEAKS ON FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL - YouTube 0:00 / 2:30 MIKE TYSON SPEAKS ON FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL IMPAULSIVE Clips 1.43M subscribers Subscribe 2.3M. Mike being Mike, he did a right hook impression at his best friend before hugging him - God knows the exchange the two had. Mayweather didnt flinch and they embraced, somewhat awkwardly. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? One thing is definitely sure:If there was a way for the aggressive, powerful Tyson and the tactical Mayweather to fight in the same division at the height of their respective powers, it would be a fight for the ages. Mike Tyson has predicted Floyd Mayweather will handily beat Logan Paul when the two face off this weekend. He fought many great fighters until his last years and the SHOWTIME deal. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didn't exist, and both fought in the same division? And this goes for my company as well. Mayweather has outdrawn the largest MMA and pro-wrestling pay-per-view events as well. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? Floyd also fought in a much different era. "Thats what this business is about. As SunSport reveals, it's not the first time these two have had a difference of opinion. Being 130lbs. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner. But will always ( fair or not) be considered at his best at 147lbs or Welterweght. "The style he deploys it's really difficult to beat him in that particular style," Tyson said, before revealing how he'd do it: "I would be mean, I would be dirty. TheSolarian 5 yr. ago Tyson's defence was amazing. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. "Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself. Fans Lose It as Professional Bodybuilder Does Boxing Training With Floyd Mayweather & KSI's Former Training Partner appeared first on EssentiallySports. Recommended for you. Welterweight, Welterweight and Jr. Middleweight. The 20-year-old, who is unbeaten in professional kickboxing and mixed martial arts, was sent crashing to the canvas three times in the first round by Mayweather, leading the Japanese fighter's. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Tyson was capable of amazing defenseandflurries of lightning-quick punch combinationsthat were so fast and strong, the match was sometimes over before the last few hits had even landed. Who would win? It was sensationally alleged that Mayweather was upset with Tyson seeing the girl in question, and he told her to go to the police and make the unsubstantiated claims. Misfits Boxing 005 LIVE: Full details for latest KSI event including boxing tag-team clash, KSI issues savage two-word response to Jake Paul's boast about Tommy Fury PPV numbers, KSI's Misfits Boxing confirm rules for tag team boxing ahead of first fight this Saturday, Jake Paul hilariously proves he is a 'professional boxer' with video after Tommy Fury loss, From Cuba to North Korea via Pakistan - meet the man attempting to make Joyce a champion, New footage reveals what Tyson Fury said to Jake Paul in immediate aftermath of fight, KSI poses naked in front of fish tank and compares himself to Roman god Neptune, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Tyson accepted his credentials as a legend of boxing. Inside their 22-year feud. The problem is that, well, there's a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. Historically, Mike Tysons private life might be a bit of a mess, and he has been involved in some extremely unsavory antics that have caused him trouble with the law. Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime? The Right-Hand Women Beside Your Favorite Athletes, The Evolution Of NFL Helmets, From Leather To Polycarbonate, How Basketball Game Rules Are Different In North Korea, The Tragic Death Of Bodybuilder Trevor Smith, The Truth About Dennis Rodman's Famous Nickname, Bloopers That Make Us Love Wrestling Even More, The success of a man depends on how a woman has played a role in his life. - Quora Answer (1 of 34): Mayweather is a points fighter. He beat Bruno senseless. Mbappe changes tune on who is better between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ron. Mayweather didn't flinch from Tyson's swing, and bubbling underneath the surface was perhaps some resentment towards one another. Floyd Mayweather did not lose to Logan Paul. ShoBox also asked him the same question, the only difference being an actual fight in the ring, not on the streets. Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner.