Mike Tyson News
Mike Tyson: "Jon Jones got to fight me if he wants to make some super money"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Bones’ and ‘Gamebred’ both recently requested to be released by the UFC, this following failed negotiations with the promotion.
Report: Mike Tyson rejects $18M offer to fight Wanderlei Silva
Tom Taylor - June 10, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has reportedly turned down an $18M offer from American bare-knuckle fighting promotion BKFC. The offer reportedly named MMA legend Wanderlei Silva, who recently signed with BKFC but has yet to debut with the promotion, as the opponent for Tyson’s return.
Dana White weighs in on potential trilogy between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 8, 2020
UFC president Dana White has chimed in on talk of a potential third bout between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. Tyson has the world of combat sports buzzing with his comeback plans. “Iron” Mike has said that he wants to compete in exhibition bouts for charity. Still, a video of Tyson hitting the pads with renowned MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro has fight fans excited.
Sergei Kharitonov claims Mike Tyson is “juicing” but doesn’t hold any resentment to the boxing legend
Harry Kettle - June 4, 2020
MMA veteran Sergei Kharitonov has claimed that boxing legend Mike Tyson is on steroids ahead of his proposed return to the ring. Kharitonov, who holds a 30-7 (2) professional mixed martial arts record with his last win coming at World Total Kombat Federation 5 in February, has stated that he would be interested in welcoming Tyson back to the boxing world.
Tyson Fury says he was offered Mike Tyson bout
Tom Taylor - May 27, 2020
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claims he was recently contacted about an exhibition fight with 53-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson—the man he was named after. Tyson recently made headlines by announcing his intention to return to the ring for a handful of exhibition bouts. Speculation about the opponent for his comeback fight began immediately.
Vitor Belfort wants AEW tag team match with Mike Tyson
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2020
ONE Championship star Vitor Belfort wants to partake in an AEW tag team match with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Belfort has recently been training with Tyson, and also attended an AEW event in Jacksonville, Florida, of which Tyson was a part.
Mike Tyson trains with Vitor Belfort ahead of comeback
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson is getting some work in with MMA star Vitor Belfort ahead of his widely-discussed comeback. Belfort shared a clip of a training session with Tyson on Instagram, adding that the boxer was one of his key inspirations in the early days of his fighting career.
Wanderlei Silva reportedly offered $10M for potential Mike Tyson matchup
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2020
Wanderlei Silva has reportedly been offered $10M for a potential bare-knuckle fight with Mike Tyson—an opportunity he says he accepted “right away.” Tyson, a 53-year-old boxing legend, is plotting a comeback, and is being aggressively courted by upstart bare-knuckle organization BKFC. The promotion is reported to have offered Tyson more than $20M to compete sans gloves, and has named Silva as his potential dance partner (should the boxer accept the offer).
Video | Shirtless Mike Tyson scares off Jake The Snake Roberts at AEW event
Adam D Martin - May 24, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson took off his shirt and scared off wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts at a recent AEW wrestling event. Tyson made an appearance at AEW Double or Nothing, taking off his shirt and showing off a chiseled physique for the 53-year-old legend of fighting. Tyson was a guest at the event and had been sitting ringside but decided to step into the wrestling ring and scare off Roberts, the pro wrestling legend. Watch the video below.
Chael Sonnen absolutely torches Tito Ortiz over callout of Mike Tyson
Christopher Taylor - May 21, 2020
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen absolutely ripped his bitter rival Tito Ortiz for calling out boxing legend Mike Tyson on Instagram. Earlier this morning, Ortiz took to the popular social media platform to challenge ‘Iron Mike’ to a “Legend vs Legend” bout on pay-per-view.
Mike Tyson says comeback fight against Evander Holyfield for charity "would be awesome"
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2020
Mike Tyson has talked about returning to the ring again for charity and now he has his eyes on a familiar opponent. Recently, a training video was released of Tyson saying he’s back. Only a short while later his rival in Evander Holyfield announced his intentions to return. Immediately people wondered if we would see the trilogy.
Shirtless Mike Tyson looks ripped in latest comeback video
Natasha Hooper - May 21, 2020
Former boxing heavyweight champ Mike Tyson showcased his incredible physique in his latest comeback video. The boxing legend, Tyson, has been busy posting videos on social media as he teases a return to the sport. The 53-year old’s last professional bout took place over 15 years ago, but Tyson has stepped up his training routine in recent weeks.
Dana White reacts to Mike Tyson's comeback plans
Tom Taylor - May 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White is begging Mike Tyson to reconsider his plans to return to the boxing ring at 53 years old. Tyson, who is one of the greatest boxers in heavyweight history, recently laid out plans to return to the ring for a handful of exhibition matches. While Tyson has shared some training footage that has left jaws on the floor, White isn’t sold on his comeback plans. In fact, the UFC boss is imploring him to reconsider those plans.
Conor McGregor makes shocking promise to Mike Tyson: "I will beat Floyd. I promise my life on it!"
Christopher Taylor - May 14, 2020
Conor McGregor took to Twitter earlier tonight to thank Mike Tyson, this after ‘Iron Mike’ praised ‘Notorious’ for his efforts against Floyd Mayweather. Although McGregor ultimately went on to lose his first career boxing match to Mayweather in their blockbuster fight in August of 2017, Tyson still had nothing but praise for the Irishman.
Mike Tyson once tried to fight Michael Jordan at a party, says former manager
Tom Taylor - May 14, 2020
Mike Tyson once tried to start a fight with NBA legend Michael Jordan, according to the boxer’s former manager Rory Holloway. Holloway claims the two sports icons nearly came to blows at a 1988 birthday party for Chicago Bears player Richard Dent. Boxing promoter Don King and Bears coach Mike Ditka were also in attendance.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson releases terrifying new video ahead of boxing comeback
Natasha Hooper - May 12, 2020
“Iron” Mike Tyson proved that he still has iron fists in a frightening new video sharedahead of his possible boxing comeback. A former world heavyweight champion, Tyson has continued to tease boxing fans that he will be making a return to the ring.
Mike Tyson's incredible punching video draws praise from Joe Rogan and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - May 2, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson received some high praise from Joe Rogan and Khabib Nurmagomedov after showcasing his hand speed and power in a recent video. Earlier this week, the now 54-year-old ‘Iron Mike’ took to social media where he released the following video that left many viewers in complete shock.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson shows off impressive power ahead of boxing return
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2020
Mike Tyson recently hinted at a return to boxing and it looks like he’s taking it seriously. A few weeks ago, Tyson did an Instagram Live where he said he’s interested in doing charity boxing matches. It immediately caught the attention of the boxing world as they wanted to see what “Iron Mike” looked like.