I’m more conscious of my children. After making his highly-anticipated return last week, boxing legend Mike Tyson appeared on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite as he was the “special ringside enforcer” for the match between Chris Jericho and FTR’s Dax Harwood. Making his much-anticipated boxing … This decision boosted McBride, who sensed victory and began to land uppercut after uppercut on a spent Tyson. Iron Mike Tyson. He wanted to beat the biggest and baddest fighters in the sport during the height of his powers, and for the most part, he did. “I’ve got the ability to stay in shape but I don’t got the fighting guts anymore. Commentator Steve Albert, whose pre-fight quote now looked rather silly, declared: “Kevin McBride, a journeyman, is making Mike Tyson look like a third-tier heavyweight.”. After all the hype, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. mostly lived up to it. Recalling the night he faced Tyson a decade on from the event, McBride told James Slater of Boxing News: I was very bruised after that fight. Tyson was warned for using his head in the clinches and landed multiple low blows. Mike Tyson was a special enforcer for a Chris Jericho-Dax Harwood match that took place tonight on Dynamite. The legendary former champion is set to fight Roy Jones Jr. in California on September 12. WATCH: 'Iron' Mike Tyson becomes the youngest ever heavyweight champion with devastating knockout of Trevor Berbick in 1986, 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), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. Moments later he cut McBride with a headbutt and referee Joe Cortez deemed it intentional, deducting him two points as a result. McBride included a hypnotist in his pre-fight preparations and was unfazed. by Bob Garcia IV on September 19, 2020. I’m not gonna disrespect the sport by losing to these calibre of fighters.”, He rounded off his interview by stating: “I’m sure I’ll find something to do, boxing doesn’t define me.”. Download the talkSPORT app and listen to a huge heavyweight night of action this Saturday, with live and exclusive radio commentary of Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce followed by live and exclusive coverage of Mike Tyson’s return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr. “Most likely I’m not gonna fight again. “I don’t have the stomach for this no more. He has dabbled in various different careers from endorsement deals to film/TV acting cameos, even launching his own hugely profitable cannabis business. Mike Tyson will be ringside during tonight’s AEW Dynamite, and someone might end up getting knocked out. Eric Woodyard ESPN. After weeks of anticipation earlier this summer, Mike Tyson agreed to an eight-round comeback fight against former middleweight and heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr.. Cash Wheeler took Jericho’s baseball bat and went to attack Jericho but Tyson punched out Wheeler before he could attack. This is the one we've all been waiting for, one of the most anticipated match ups in the history of boxing. William Pugh 29th Nov 2020, 15:14 YOU'VE GOTTA BE JAKING While waiting in the ring, he grabbed the giant Irish flag used to represent him and waved it to the hostile crowd who’d hounded him as he made his own walk. Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride was a professional boxing match contested on June 11, 2005. A crowd of 20,000 packed out the MCI Arena to witness the former undisputed heavyweight world champion in action, fully believing their hero would roll back the clock to produce another scintillating KO. His daughter Laila Ali fought on the undercard, hence his attendance, though he took the time to go and see his friend Tyson before the ring walks. Mike Tyson is one of the scariest humans — not just boxers — to ever live. 220.4 for Tyson. Mike Tyson may be coming out of retirement for a hefty paycheck. WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring last night for the first time in 15 years. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Despite the tragic loss of his four-year-old daughter, Tyson stabilised and remarried – this time to longtime girlfriend Lakiha ‘Kiki’ Spicer. Topics: Mike Tyson This is-- that's got to be one of the greatest face offs you'll ever see in the history of boxing. And for the last 15 years, Tyson has proved just that. It was the last time the heavyweight legend would be seen in a ring, but as SHOWTIME commentator Steve Albert introduced their pay-per-view offering from Washington DC on June 11, 2005, it was clear ‘Iron Mike’ still had his aura. Although the former heavyweight champion appeared to be ahead on points on the judges' scorecards through six rounds, he failed to answer the bell for the 7th round and was ruled defeated by technical knockout . McBride was even beaten by Michael Murray, a man who ended his career losing 17 of his last 18 fights, with the only bout he won being the one against McBride. ... Free Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr live streams spread despite crackdown. Tyson made his professional debut as an 18-year-old on March 6, 1985, in Albany, New York. The 32-year-old had accumulated his 32 wins by facing a host of lower-tier fighters and then suffered defeats whenever he stepped up in class. Tyson took part in the finish of the match, where members of The Pinnacle and The Inner Circle were brawling. By 2005, the intimidating effect of his entrance had lessened significantly. But I was on a mission to win and thank God I did win. Superman Roy Jones Jr. Mike Tyson had to overcome the terror of getting back in the ring after his abject last fight 15 years ago before he agreed to next month's return against Roy Jones Jr. Home U.K. Earlier in his career, ‘Iron Mike’ neutralised his opponents’ size and weight advantages with speed, power and raw ferocity. Too many world titles to mention. Holyfield Fights. Tyson, Jones look to follow Foreman and Sugar Ray Tyson vs Jones Jr: Shock defeats in their storied careers “I realised, I don’t think I have it any more,” he explained in a remarkably honest post-fight interview. Both men came out swinging and again ended up in a clinch. No knockdown was given, but Tyson was finished. The underdog screamed in pain and Tyson was warned but somehow went unpunished for the same crime he’s previously committed against Francois Botha. After that, he stopped training properly. The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders, like James Tillis, David Jaco, Jesse Ferguson, Mitch Green, and Marvis Frazier. Mike Tyson shared a hug with Roy Jones Jr. once the final bell sounded. Mike Tyson Mike Tyson is a retired boxer and a former WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion. The exhibition boxing match that took place last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California between Mike Tyson, 54 and Roy Jones, Jr., 51 ended in a draw. He had 15 bouts in his first year as a professional. Tyson had some success with body shots early on, but struggled with McBride’s ‘big guy’ tactics. In his 58-fight career, Tyson won 50 of those matches, 44 of them by KO. When the contest began, McBride fought like he had a point to prove whereas Tyson did no such thing. Remembering the night Ali became ‘The Greatest’ one last time. He then took a pummelling towards the end of the fifth as he continued to be worn down by his gutsy foe. Watch Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jnr only on Main Event, available on Foxtel and Kayo on Sunday 29 November at 1pm AEDT. His right hook put the fear of God into his opponents in the ring.. “Iron Mike” was never one to back down from a challenge, either. After arriving at the venue, Tyson received a visit in his dressing room from the ‘Greatest Of All Time’ himself, Muhammad Ali. Boxing legend Mike Tyson played a big role in Wednesday's match between Chris Jericho and Dax Harwood on AEW Dynamite. A beaten man in every sense of the word. Even it is in an exhibition bout, multiple training videos have many boxing fans excited to see what sort of fighter turns up. Despite coming to the aid of the Inner Circle last week, Iron Mike played neutral throughout the contest, including stripping Jericho of a chair Y2J tried to use during the match. Tyson served as the special enforcer for … After knowing that the upcoming match was held between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. then it is totally impossible to predict the winner of the match and also it is difficult to assume that what happened in the ring. 'Iron Mike' admitted he didn't have 'the guts' to fight anymore after his defeat. Thomas Hauser is the lead columnist for Secondsout.com and author of Muhammad Ali: The Lost Legacy (Robson Books), Thomas Hauser recalls the June evening when the most feared fighter of his generation found a painful and confused dignity after humiliating defeat. Fighting frequently, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by KO or TKO; 16 of those came in the first round. A furious, frustrated ‘Iron Mike’ grabbed McBride’s arm and twisted it, seemingly attempting to break it. Mike Tyson is about to step into the ring again to take on Roy Jones Jr – 15 years after his last professional fight. I’m just fighting to take care of my bills basically. “Despite the prevailing opinion that Mike Tyson is shot, unfocused and undisciplined, this has elements of a short, painful night for Kevin McBride.”. I don’t have that ferocity, I’m not that animal anymore. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. -- Round 8: Jones is throwing as Tyson bull rushes in to work the body and both men land a nice shot. The last big fight that Tyson won was in 1988 when he knocked out Michael Spinks. ... Email and password don't match. The underdog hurled winging, clubbing shots in the direction of the big favourite, some of which landed with impact. He defeated Hector Mercedes via first-round TKO. On 11 February 1990 … 220.4 Was that correct? Following the success of his last fight, Mike Tyson has revealed that he will fight again in 2021. And while last time he got into a brawl with Chris Jericho and … McBride jumped for joy, celebrating rapturously with his corner on one side of the ring. The Irishman smothered Tyson, leaned on him, held him, roughed him up and used every trick in the book to gain an advantage. Round six would be the final round of Mike Tyson’s career. While the Irishman is said to have earned $150,000 for the contest, Tyson was reportedly paid $5million – most of which went to his ex-wife and creditors. With the round coming to a close, McBride leaned on Tyson yet again, this time smothering him to the ground. When both fighters did emerge for battle, Tyson came out to no music as he’d famously done before his peak performance against Michael Spinks in 1988. The fight between two legends of boxing named Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. was entertained lots of people. Mike Tyson's heavily anticipated exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr ended in a draw. Mike Tyson made his return to AEW on last week's Dynamite for the first time since May 2020. The exhibition bout is scheduled for 8 rounds, with certain restrictions being set in place for the aging icons in the sport of boxing. Meanwhile on the other, Tyson sat slumped on his stool. Frank Bruno says Mike Tyson won last night's fight against Roy Jones Jr despite the bout being called as a draw. After consulting with trainer Jeff Fenech, Mike Tyson called it quits on the fight and so too on his boxing career. Mike Tyson Joins The Inner Circle – Mike Tyson returned to AEW as the special enforcer for Chris Jericho and Dax Harwood’s singles match on tonight’s Dynamite.. Now, at age 54, he is returning to the place he made his name to fight Roy Jones Jr. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Mike Tyson retired on his stool in his last ever fight against Kevin McBride. However, the ‘Baddest Man On The Planet’ was not the most iconic sporting figure at the MCI Arena that night. Ali by this point was suffering noticeably from his Parkinson’s disease and looked frail, but still lit up the night whenever picked out by TV cameras. He was nodding, accepting his fate. This frustrated the American who came out firing at the start of round four. Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, billed as Lewis–Tyson: Is On, was a heavyweight professional boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002 at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee.The defending unified WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring champion Lennox Lewis defeated former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson by knockout in the eighth round. The two veterans locked horns on November 28 in an eight-round exhibition match. Kris Statlander also made an appearance as she fought Amber Nova in her in-ring return bout at the co-main event. After several successful fights, Tyson came head-to-head with his … Mike Tyson hasn't fought in a match since 2005 Nov 28, 2020. But when his offensive had little impact, he began to bring out the dirty tactics seen previously in fights not going his way. Brent Brookhouse November 29, 2020, 5:22 AM He stayed sat by the ropes for 15 seconds, then struggled to his feet and made it back to his corner. Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride. According to the man himself, he weighs as much as his teenage years, however, Mike Tyson’s magnificent, historic professional fighting career is done. Mike Tyson and Sammy Guevara (Inner Circle) stand tall on AEW Dynamite ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson laid out Cash Wheeler with a massive punch during a huge match … Mike Tyson is about to step into the ring again to take on Roy Jones Jr – 15 years after his last professional fight. He was 38 years old, had been knocked out by Britain’s Danny Williams in his last fight and spent 11 months out of the ring since, but the Tyson phenomenon lived on regardless. However, he appears to be in much better shape than he was against Kevin McBride in Washington and here, talkSPORT looks at how one of the most storied careers in boxing came to a sad end. ORDER NOW > MORE TYSON v JONES JR ... Mike Tyson Offered More Than $20 Million to Fight Again in Single Match. 220.4 for Tyson. In life after sport his personality has mellowed significantly. His win streak attracted media attent… Mike Tyson spoke to Dan Patrick on the show of the same name ahead of his highly anticipated exhibition match. Irish journeyman McBride was the opponent selected for the occasion – his record not telling the full story. When was the Mike Tyson last fight and what was the result?