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Mike Tyson is one of the most mythologized fighters in the world and is known to fetch massive sums for collectibles, meet and greets and live interviews.

Boxing News / HITC / December 28

Mike Tyson was once snubbed by his ex-trainer when naming the hardest hitter of his career

Despite being known as one of the hardest hitters in boxing history, Mike Tyson was once overlooked by a trainer who picked someone else as the strongest fighter he had worked with.

Mike Tyson, Ric Flair suing former cannabis business partners over alleged ‘brazen Rico conspiracy’ per report

Mike Tyson and Ric Flair are suing former cannabis business partners for alleged fraud, breach of contract, and other claims, according to Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports.

Mike Tyson Reacts to Conor McGregor Giving Him Boxing Lessons: 'This Guy Is So..'

UFC megastar Conor McGregor grabbed the spotlight after a viral video showed him giving a boxing lesson to legendary fighter Mike Tyson. “They go low to the body and go high, you see that shot?

Mike Tyson shares his verdict on ‘explosive’ Conor McGregor after viral link-up with UFC superstar

Mike Tyson has reflected on the time he spent with Conor McGregor in Ireland. The boxing legend was recently pictured hanging out with ‘Notorious’ at his Dublin pub.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 18

Mike Tyson registered interest in fighting Anthony Joshua years before controversial clash with Jake Paul

Years before Mike Tyson accepted a controversial comeback fight against Jake Paul, he registered his interest in taking on then-champion, Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 18

Anthony Joshua explains how something Cus D’Amato told Mike Tyson helped him refocus on his career

The last few years have been rough for Anthony Joshua in the sport of boxing, but he is looking to put that behind him on Friday night. This coming Friday, former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will take on internet sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul, in a highly-anticipated fight from the Kaseya Center in Miami.

'Unfair' Dana White Faces Backlash After Resurfaced Mike Tyson Video Reignites UFC Pay Debate

The UFC in the 21st century has become one of the biggest sporting organizations in the world. Dana White and Co. initially struggled, from dealing with being banned in several states to eventually becoming a mainstream success.

Who Mike Tyson picked as the greatest tennis player of all time

The ‘GOAT’ debate in tennis has been going on for years among fans of the sport, and is really only between three players. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are considered the greatest players of all time, with each star having claimed 20 or more Grand Slam titles.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 15

Mike Tyson Drops Major Floyd Mayweather Fight News

Mike Tyson has dropped a revelation about his anticipated exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather, saying it will take place in March 2026 in Africa.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Mike Tyson’s trainer snubbed him when naming the hardest-hitter he ever trained with

Although he is widely regarded as the hardest-hitting boxer of all time, Mike Tyson was snubbed by a coach he trained with, who named someone else the strongest fighter he trained with.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / December 9

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather head to Africa as fight date and location revealed

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather's highly-anticipated boxing bout has been given a date and location. Both Tyson and Mayweather's time in the exhibition boxing scene following their retirements from the professional side are far from finished.

Boxing News / HITC / December 8

Mike Tyson confirms host country and date for blockbuster Floyd Mayweather exhibition

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are heading overseas for their exhibition fight, which is scheduled for 2026. If you were expecting the event to happen in the US, it might come as a surprise.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 10

Mike Tyson Breaks Silence On Floyd Mayweather Fight Amid Manny Pacquiao Rematch News

Boxing fans were left stunned when it was announced that Mike Tyson would clash against Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout in 2026. Since then, however, reports have emerged of a 2026 Mayweather fight against Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 27

Mike Tyson’s Camp Addresses Jake Paul Fight Fix Claim & Gives Mayweather Bout Update

Mike Tyson will reportedly mark his return to action in 2026, taking on Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout. Tyson last fought Jake Paul in 2024, losing a unanimous decision.

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Boxing News / MMA Weekly / October 13

Mike Tyson never considered fighting in UFC due to pay

Mike Tyson has every right to stake a claim to being the most famous fighter in history. While an appearance in the UFC, a sport he enjoys, would have been monumental, financial restraints stood in the way of it happening.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Emotional Moment That Convinced Author to Write New Mike Tyson Book After Years of Calling Him the ‘Perfect Villain’

The cover photo of Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson is hard to miss. A young, grim-faced Mike Tyson looks into the abstract, peering straight into your soul.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Mike Tyson’s Shocking Fentanyl Confession Reveals Boxing’s Dark Reality

Well, here’s a bombshell that nobody saw coming—except maybe those who’ve been paying attention to boxing’s not-so-secret relationship with painkillers.

Boxing News / The Spun / September 9

Mike Tyson Announces Big Career Move, 'Return of the Mike'

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring again in 2026 when he takes on fellow icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition bout. But before he laces up the gloves again, Tyson has another big career move planned.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / September 6

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather rules revealed ahead of their boxing match

While doubts continue to cloud the matchup, it seems confirmation of Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather is edging closer as the rules of their boxing match have surfaced.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 6

Floyd Mayweather's 3-Word Fight Camp Message To Mike Tyson Says It All

Almost all of the biggest boxing stories in 2025 have surrounded superfights between icons of the sweet science that nobody saw coming. In fact, this has been a huge story for several years now, ever since influencer boxing and exhibition bout became a major attraction during the pandemic.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Boxing Legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Set for Epic 2026 Showdown

The boxing world just got shaken to its core. Two of the sport’s most iconic figures—Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr.—have officially agreed to step into the ring together for what promises to be the most anticipated exhibition match in recent memory.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 5

Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson Agree To ‘Legend Vs. Legend’ Superfight In Spring 2026

Nobody asked for it, but the unthinkable is now official: Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have signed on to face each other in what may be the most surreal exhibition bout in boxing history.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr. agree to unlikely fight

Mike Tyson is set to be a part of another spectacle in the ring.

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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Mike Tyson Admits To Using Baby’s Urine To Evade Drug Tests During Heavyweight Reign

One of the most contentious personalities in boxing history, Mike Tyson, has revealed yet another startling aspect of his tumultuous career. When he was at the top of the sport, the former undisputed heavyweight champion acknowledged using his own baby's pee to pass drug tests.