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Mike Tyson denies reports of boxing matches with Fedor Emelianenko, Mark Hunt: "This is false"

Josh Evanoff - February 1, 2024

Don’t expect to see Mike Tyson back in a boxing ring against Fedor Emelianenko or Mark Hunt. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match since a 2005 loss to Kevin McBride. 15 years after that defeat, Mike Tyson returned to the ring for an exhibition. On Triller Fight Club pay-per-view in November 2020, he fought to a draw with fellow legend, Roy Jones Jr.

Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson
Francis Ngannou

WATCH | Francis Ngannou hits the pads with Mike Tyson at open workout ahead of Tyson Fury bout

Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2023

Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson got some work at last night’s open workouts preparing for Tyson Fury. In October, ‘The Predator’ will face ‘The Gypsy King’ in the first boxing match of his career thus far. To help bridge the gap between himself and Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou has brought Mike Tyson into camp. While the boxing legend isn’t the full-time head coach, he has been heavily involved.

Tyson Fury, and Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou.
Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury saddened by Mike Tyson coaching Francis Ngannou: "Should be in my corner, not the losing corner"

Josh Evanoff - September 14, 2023

Tyson Fury is a little saddened by Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou for their boxing match. In October, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ will collide in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the boxing match will be the first of his combat sports career thus far. To help prepare for his fight against Tyson Fury, the PFL heavyweight has brought Mike Tyson into his camp.

Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

Eric Nicksick praises Mike Tyson's involvement in Francis Ngannou training: "You feel the intensity"

Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2023

Francis Ngannou’s coach Eric Nicksick is happy to have Mike Tyson around for his boxing debut. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to face Tyson Fury in his boxing debut in October. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently the WBC heavyweight champion, and previously defeated names such as Deontay Wilder and Wladimir Klitschko. Opening up as a massive underdog, Francis Ngannou brought in Mike Tyson to help coach him.

Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

WATCH | Mike Tyson trains exhausted Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury fight

Josh Evanoff - August 23, 2023

Mike Tyson is getting Francis Ngannou ready for his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ has long desired the chance to step into the ring, and will get the chance in October. In Saudi Arabia, the PFL heavyweight will get to face ‘The Gypsy King’. While there were rumors of an exhibition, Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury is a professional, ten-round boxing match.

Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson
Francis Ngannou

Mike Tyson believer in Francis Ngannou's boxing skills after training: "Tougher fight than anyone thinks"

Josh Evanoff - August 4, 2023

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is a believer in Francis Ngannou’s skills heading into the ring. ‘The Predator’ recently signed to face Tyson Fury in October in the first boxing match of his career. While there were concerns that the bout would be an exhibition, that is not the case. Francis Ngannou’s boxing debut will be ten rounds, counting on his professional record, but doesn’t feature the WBC heavyweight title on the line.

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Dana White explains why he cancelled Hulu deal for Mike Tyson

Andrew Whitelaw - August 9, 2022

Dana White was hailed by Mike Tyson earlier this week for siding with the boxing legend in his feud with Hulu and the UFC boss has now explained his side of the story. Speaking in the wake of the latest edition of Dana White’s Contender series, the 53-year-old said,

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Video | Bob Sapp is jacked and looking to fight Mike Tyson: “I will rip your heart out and tear it to shreds”

Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022

Bob Sapp has issued a challenge to Mike Tyson in a truly incredible video posted to social media over the weekend. At the age of 48, Bob Sapp has already done a lot throughout the course of his combat sports career. From kickboxing to mixed martial arts to pro wrestling and beyond, the veteran is one of the most unpredictable characters in the game – and you never know when he’s going to pop up next.

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Buster Douglas calls for rematch with Mike Tyson: "I would welcome the opportunity"

Adam Martin - December 1, 2020

30 years after one of the biggest upsets in sports history, Buster Douglas now wants a rematch against heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. On February 11, 1990, Douglas took on Tyson in a fight where he was a 42-to-1 underdog. At the time, Tyson was 37-0 with 33 knockouts, while Douglas was just 29-4-1, 1 NC. Tyson was just 24 at the time, while Douglas was 30. In one of the most stunning upsets ever seen in sports, Douglas took it to Tyson and brutally knocked him out in the 10th round to become the new world heavyweight boxing champion. Douglas immediately lost the belt to Evander Holyfield in his very next fight.

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Roy Jones Jr. says he could fight Anderson Silva after Mike Tyson

Adam Martin - November 27, 2020

Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. says that he could fight Anderson Silva next after he takes on rival Mike Tyson this Saturday night. The 51-year-old Jones Jr. comes out of a two-year layoff when he returns to the ring against the 54-year-old Tyson, who is stepping into the ring for the first time in 15 years. The two will meet in an eight-round exhibition bout that features a modified ruleset in the main event of Saturday’s boxing card live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Despite the age of both men and the controversial ruleset that will be used, there seems to be quite a bit of interest in this bout from fans and media.

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Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. pass initial VADA drug tests

Tom Taylor - November 27, 2020

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. have both passed the drug tests administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA). Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will fight for a maximum of eight two-minute rounds in a special exhibition fight this Saturday in Los Angeles, California. Ahead of the bout, both men underwent VADA drug tests, and according to ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi, both passed.

Joe Rogan, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr.
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Joe Rogan responds to skeptics of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition

Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has offered a rebuttal to naysayers of the upcoming boxing exhibition match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will collide in a special rules boxing match this Saturday night in Los Angeles. Ahead of this spectacle, many members of the combat sports community have expressed their concerns about the health risks of the two boxing legends fighting in their 50s.

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Photo | Mike Tyson is in amazing shape just two weeks out of his fight with Roy Jones Jr.

Cole Shelton - November 16, 2020

Mike Tyson is taking his comeback fight seriously. In less than two weeks, Mike Tyson is set to fight Roy Jones Jr. in a very anticipated fight and one many were wondering how it would look. Both men are boxing legends but are both in their 50’s, yet photos were revealed and Tyson is in incredible shape.

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Chael Sonnen says Mike Tyson will use PEDs in Roy Jones Jr. fight

Tom Taylor - November 16, 2020

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes boxing legend Mike Tyson will use performance-enhancing drugs in his upcoming fight with Roy Jones Jr. Tyson, 54, will return to the ring for a special exhibition fight with Jones, 51, on November 28. Ahead of the fight, Tyson came clean about previously using baby urine to pass drug tests, and Sonnen believes the legend is probably still using performance-enhancers today.

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Roy Jones Jr. shares interesting theory as to why Mike Tyson bout was delayed

Tom Taylor - October 15, 2020

Roy Jones Jr. has an interesting theory as to why his anticipated exhibition boxing match with fellow legend Mike Tyson was delayed. Jones and Tyson were originally expected to fight on September 12, but the bout was ultimately pushed back to November 28. The bout’s promoters attributed this delay to needing more time for marketing and publicity, but Jones is skeptical.

Joe Rogan, Dillon Danis, Jake Paul
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Joe Rogan expects Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to go for KO despite "exhibition" label

Tom Taylor - October 15, 2020

Joe Rogan believes Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will be looking for the knockout when they step into the ring together. Tyson and Jones, two legends of the boxing world, are expected to meet in a massive exhibition bout on November 28. Because this fight is an exhibition, neither man is supposed to be gunning for a knockout.

Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr.

Roy Jones Jr. previews Mike Tyson fight: All he knows is "destruction and destroy"

Tom Taylor - July 28, 2020

Former four-division boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. believes Mike Tyson is still extremely dangerous, even at 54 years old. Jones, 51, will meet Tyson in an eight-round exhibition match on September 12.

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Video | Mike Tyson drops promo for Roy Jones Jr. fight

Tom Taylor - July 23, 2020

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has dropped a thrilling promo for his newly announced showdown with fellow great Roy Jones Jr. See it below: I. AM. BACK. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK

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