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Mike Tyson names the only heavyweight in history who is higher than him on the GOAT list

Mike Tyson spoke to former basketball star Shaquille O’Neal on all things boxing, tigers, and his crazy life. Mike Tyson retired in 2005 after back-to-back losses to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, and finished his career with a record of 50-6.

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Mike Tyson tells Floyd Mayweather to chase real ‘money’ fight with pound-for-pound star amid Roy Jones Jr. rumors

Mike Tyson has told Floyd Mayweather to fight a reigning world champion rather than Roy Jones Jr. Currently, the boxing icons are going back and forth in a heated feud.

Boxing News / The SportsRush / July 18

'He Broke It!': Mike Tyson Recalls Historic Shaquille O’Neal Moment, Opens Up on His Unforgettable Legacy

Mike Tyson and Shaquille O’Neal share a bond built on mutual respect and generational dominance. Long before Shaq became a household name, Tyson was already a global icon.

Boxing News / The SportsRush / July 18

'Too Much Goddamn Money': Shaquille O’Neal Jokes as Mike Tyson Admits Buying a House for His Lions and Cougars

Shaquille O’Neal has had some wild guests on his Big Podcast in the past, but none will ever match his latest chat with Mike Tyson. The boxing legend and the Diesel spoke about many things during their convo, including when Iron Mike once got bit by one of his lions.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 17

Trainer Asserts Manny Pacquiao Is A More Lethal Opponent Than Mike Tyson

The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see how Manny Pacquiao performs in his comeback fight against Mario Barrios on July 19. 'Pacman' takes on Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand Arena.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 16

Mike Tyson vs Tyson Fury… Boxing Hall of Famer made interesting prediction for fantasy fight… ‘No contest’

Mike Tyson vs Tyson Fury is one of the most interesting fantasy fights of all time. The pair of boxing titans both conquered the heavyweight division, with the American walking through opponents with his ferocious punching power, while the Brit left his rivals chasing shadows with his formidable footwork.

$500 Million Man Dana White Got Turned Down from Acquiring Mike Tyson’s Prized Possessions

Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and legendary fighters in the entire history of professional combat sports. As the youngest ever heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson’s raw power and brutal aggression made him an unstoppable force during his prime.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 15

Mario Barrios survived a 12-round war on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson undercard before Manny Pacquiao bout

Mario Barrios will need to draw from his all-out war in his last fight to beat Manny Pacquiao on July 19. The WBC Welterweight champion is defending his title against Manny Pacquiao, in the 46-year-old’s return to the ring after four years away.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 12

UFC Nashville star cites Mike Tyson link as he lands vicious KO to return to winning ways

UFC Nashville’s start full of stoppages included a massive knockout from the returning ‘Beast Boy’ landing his first knockout in almost six years. Mike Davis had a bizarre outing in Saudi Arabia back in February as he was defeated by Fares Ziam, marking his first defeat since before the coronavirus pandemic.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 8

Veteran sports commentator says Mike Tyson knockout ability ‘myth’ began due to one fight

Mike Tyson is perhaps the most famous knockout artist of all time across combat sports as he earned 44 stoppage victories in his career. Tyson has stoppage wins over the likes of Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno, and Trevor Berbick, as he is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 7

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul Make $1 Million 'Date' Bet Over Upcoming Fight

The November 15, 2024 fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (which Paul won via unanimous decision) was broadcast on Netflix and broke streaming records, amassing over 65 million concurrent viewers worldwide at one point in the eight-round bout.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 7

Butterbean’s favorite knockout came against a man who beat one of Mike Tyson’s conquerors

Eric Esch, also known as ‘Butterbean’ racked up a record of 77-10 with 57 knockouts in his 19-year boxing career. Butterbean enjoyed stints in various combat sports, from MMA to boxing, and was known for his sheer size and power.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 5

Mike Tyson returned from four-year absence to win boxing comeback by DQ after opponent’s manager stormed the ring

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson squashed the ‘ring rust’ narrative with a brutal knockout after a four-year absence. Mike Tyson returned from a four-year prison sentence to take on a 36-1 juggernaut in his boxing return in 1995.

How meeting a screenwriter from a Margot Robbie movie landed Big Mo a role in a Mike Tyson biopic

Big Mo ended up in a Mike Tyson biopic after a chance meeting with the screenwriter of a massive Margot Robbie movie. At the peak of his powers, the former heavyweight world champion was a true force of nature, bamboozling opponents with his iconic peek-a-boo style before rendering them unconscious with his terrifying combinations.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

What’s Next For Jake Paul?

Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to secure his biggest win, raising question marks over his next steps. Paul secured a unanimous decision win, taking his record to 12-1, 7 KOs.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 28

Mike Tyson would 'probably' bite Evander Holyfield again if he had the chance to redo the fight

Mike Tyson may not regret biting Evander Holyfield’s ear as much as people once thought. On June 28, 1997, Tyson battled Holyfield in a rematch from the year before, where Holyfield knocked out “Iron Mike” to become WBA Heavyweight champion.

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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 28

Mike Tyson forked out $3 million dollars in boxing’s biggest fine ever after Evander Holyfield incident in 1997

Mike Tyson is known throughout the world for his boxing career, whether it’s the good parts or the bad. “Iron Mike” is constantly lauded as one of the best heavyweight fighters of all time, and it is easy to see why.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 27

Mike Tyson earned $23 million in 91 seconds when he knocked out Michael Spinks, two years before Buster Douglas defeat

Mike Tyson let out his frustration in the dressing room before demolishing a former world champion in an all-time great knockout. The all-time great heavyweight fighter was in his prime coming into 1988.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 27

Canelo Vs. Crawford – Has The Build-Up Flopped?

The Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford build-up has been slammed by Oscar De La Hoya, but is he right? Canelo boxes Crawford on September 13 as the Mexican defends his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 26

Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Presser Was As Expected & More

The Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. press conference in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday afternoon was exactly what you would expect from an event with those two names, but in addition to that, the undercard fighters stepped up and gave reasons why fans should purchase the DAZN PPV on Saturday night.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / June 26

Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview after Mike Tyson comment sparks angry clash

Piers Morgan’s brutal honesty backfired during a pre-fight interview with Jake Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Jake Paul‘s toughest test to date comes after he made over $30 million for a win over 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Mike Tyson posts emotional tribute to late boxing legend George Foreman

And with the news of Foreman’s death at the age of 76 on Friday, Tyson took to social media to pay tribute to one of boxing’s legends.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 18

Mike Tyson Returns to Netflix: A Deep Dive Into His Journey

On November 15, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) made an extraordinary return to the boxing ring at 58 years old, ultimately losing to Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision in an emotional, uncomfortable showdown.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 23

The Five Most Memorable Mike Tyson Fights

Mike Tyson is a mythical figure in the world of boxing. From his raw beginnings to his historic rise as the youngest heavyweight champion, Tyson electrified the sport by combining a uniqueness of power and ruthless precision.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 22

Mike Tyson Becomes the Youngest Heavyweight Champion On This Day in 1986

On this day in 1986, Mike Tyson became boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion with a second round technical knockout against Trevor Berbick. With the victory, Tyson wrested the WBC title from Berbick.