Mike Tyson News
Pros react to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement: "You should be ashamed!"
Susan Cox - March 7, 2024
The pros are reacting to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement. It was earlier today that Jake Paul took to ‘X‘ announcing the ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’:
Francis Ngannou offers reaction to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "He can still kick some ass!"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
Francis Ngannou was just as surprised as everyone else to see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson going down in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to boxing this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the fight will be the second in the ring, as he faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Last October, the PFL star made his debut, against Tyson Fury.
Jake Paul set to box former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in July
Cole Shelton - March 7, 2024
Jake Paul will be returning to the ring in July and will be taking on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Paul is coming off a first-round TKO win on Saturday against Ryan Bourland, which was the second straight pro boxer he has faced. On Thursday, out of nowhere, Paul’s promotion Most Valuable Promotions announced that the YouTuber-turned-boxer will return to the ring on July 20 against Mike Tyson.
Mike Tyson explains why he cried before all of his fights: “I’m getting ready to change into somebody I don’t like”
Fernando Quiles - February 12, 2024
Mike Tyson isn’t afraid to admit he often cried before his bouts began. During his prime, Tyson was the most feared heavyweight in all of boxing. What he didn’t have in size, “Iron” Mike made up for it with his speed, his agility, his timing, and of course, his punching power. While Tyson was an all-time great inside the ring, he doesn’t like that version of himself because of the problems he was causing in his life.
Teddy Atlas questions the legitimacy of Mike Tyson being viewed as an all time great: “I don’t know if he was ever great”
Harry Kettle - December 28, 2023
Teddy Atlas has given his thoughts on boxing legend Mike Tyson’s status as one of the all-time greats. Over the course of his career, Mike Tyson made headlines around the world. His outstanding power and impeccable speed made him one of the most feared men on the planet. He did, however, have his fair share of ups and downs, both in and outside of the ring.
Mike Tyson makes prediction for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: "That is going to be an interesting fight"
Fernando Quiles - November 19, 2023
“Iron” Mike Tyson has his pick for the heavyweight title unification bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank Boxing announced plans to book Fury vs. Usyk before “The Gypsy King” fought Francis Ngannou. While no date was announced, reports surfaced claiming the hope was to have the Usyk fight take place before the end of this year. Fury got more than he bargained for against Ngannou, suffering a knockdown and barely winning the fight via split decision.
Mike Tyson gushes over Francis Ngannou's efforts against Tyson Fury: "He listened to everything I said"
Fernando Quiles - November 5, 2023
International boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson is quite pleased with Francis Ngannou. Ngannou was a massive underdog going into his boxing match with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury late last month. “The Predator” made fools of many by knocking “The Gypsy King” down and almost defeating him at his own game.
Mike Tyson doesn't believe Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury was a robbery: "Everyone knew the outcome!"
Josh Evanoff - October 30, 2023
Mike Tyson doesn’t necessarily believe that Francis Ngannou was robbed in his boxing match with Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ made his boxing debut over the weekend against ‘The Gypsy King’ in Saudi Arabia. For his part, Francis Ngannou entered the matchup a massive underdog, despite his all-star corner, including Mike Tyson, Eric Nicksick, and Dewey Cooper. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury was a 14-to-1 favorite for the bout.
Mike Tyson claims Francis Ngannou beating Tyson Fury "would be the biggest upset in the history of entertainment"
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2023
Mike Tyson has been training Francis Ngannou for his fight against Tyson Fury, and knows if the former UFC heavyweight champion wins it would be the biggest upset ever. Ngannou is set for his first boxing match against Fury on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia. Although Ngannou has legit one-punch KO power, he is a massive underdog, but ‘Iron Mike’ has full confidence that he can pull off the upset.
Teddy Atlas criticizes Francis Ngannou's team over training snub: "Why don't you be upfront with me?"
Fernando Quiles - August 15, 2023
Teddy Atlas feels he was disregarded by Francis Ngannou after being asked to help train him. Atlas, who is a legendary boxing trainer, claims that Ngannou was seeking his assistance ahead of the big October 28 bout against Tyson Fury. Atlas even claims to have helped the former UFC Heavyweight Champion with a technique, but he was taken aback when it was revealed that “The Predator” is being trained by Mike Tyson.
Fedor Emelianenko interested in boxing match with 'dream opponent' Mike Tyson: "He's a legend"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2023
Former Bellator heavyweight contender Fedor Emelianenko has called for a boxing match with Mike Tyson. ‘The Last Emperor’ famously retired from MMA earlier this year after his rematch with Ryan Bader. Four years after ‘Darth’ scored a first-round stoppage win over the Russian, he did it again. In the main event of Bellator 290 in February, Fedor Emelianenko suffered a first-round defeat in the final fight of his career.
Ric Flair details the intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson: “I thought I died”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair is recounting an intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Flair, 74, is an American professional wrestler who had a career spanning over 50 years and is regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time.
UFC 291 promo gets special treatment with Mike Tyson narration
Zain Bando - July 29, 2023
UFC 291 promo gets special treatment with Mike Tyson narration. It’s not every day that Mike Tyson, the former legendary icon and ex-heavyweight boxing champion, is the soundtrack to the promotion of a fight.
Mike Tyson open to training Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight: “That’d be cool”
Harry Kettle - July 24, 2023
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has confirmed that he’s open to the idea of training with Francis Ngannou ahead of his debut. Later this year, Francis Ngannou will make his long-awaited pro boxing debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion will do so against Tyson Fury in a contest that has split combat sports fans down the middle.
Deontay Wilder believes he is the most powerful boxer ever, ahead of Mike Tyson: "That is not even an argument no more, come on"
Cole Shelton - April 12, 2023
Deontay Wilder thinks he is the most powerful puncher in boxing history. Wilder has been known for his vicious one-punch KO power, which helped him win the heavyweight title as he has knocked out every opponent he faced outside of Tyson Fury. With that, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ believes he is the most powerful puncher in boxing history, even ahead of Mike Tyson.
Nate Diaz takes issue with Mike Tyson’s praise of Conor McGregor: “I took him all the way out in about 8 minutes”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2023
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has taken issue with Mike Tyson’s recent praise for his rival Conor McGregor. While he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, Nate Diaz is certainly a fascinating figure in mixed martial arts. One of the reasons for his popularity, as we know, is his previous rivalry with Conor McGregor.
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield announce ear-shaped marijuana gummies collaboration dubbed 'Holy Bites'
Josh Evanoff - November 14, 2022
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are done fighting, but they’re still promoters at heart. ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Real Deal’ graced the boxing ring on two occasions in the 1990s. Both matchups are historic and well-remembered, but for very different reasons. In 1996, they met for the first time, with Holyfield pulling off a shocking 11th-round knockout.
Nate Diaz goes to bat for Mike Tyson after boxing legend claims Hulu streaming service "stole" his story
Fernando Quiles - August 7, 2022
Nate Diaz is not a fan of how Hulu has handled business with the new Mike Tyson biopic. Tyson has made it clear that he does not support Hulu’s Mike, which is the streaming service’s take on the legendary boxer’s life story. Tyson has likened it to having his life rights stolen as he was never contacted by Hulu about the project.