With a 50-0 record, 'Money' - widely regarded as one of the best to ever lace up. He was fighting like, what? He'd be tough for anyone to beat him in his weight division. Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (2015) One of the most highly-anticipated fights in boxing history took place in 2015, as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought for welterweight gold. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. View our online Press Pack. "Its being accepted by the people. Floyd Mayweather dominates the list of richest boxing fights of all time Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was also well compensated through his up and down campaign - earning roughly 400m in total. Sensors in the gloves track your workout, punches, and intensity. Tyson could never prove Mayweather's involvement and later admitted he was over it. 'Money' has used this as fuel for his claim to be boxing's TBE (or 'The Best Ever'). Was he boxing a cruiserweight? With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, "the sweet science"continues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Floyd Mayweather denies hat cost $1million . But the stunt did not faze 'Money' Mayweather who laughed it off and proceeded to awkwardly hug the heavyweight icon. He's a great fighter no doubt about it, but 50-0? Mike Tyson isn't 100 percent done with boxing . How did he train for this, with experience? Mike Tyson launched Tyson Pro boxing apparel on April 21. Tyson gave a brief synopsis of what occurred the night he . Chavez had 90. Mike was unequivocal with his response. This is a defining moment in our careers. Video: Mike Tyson discussing Floyd Mayweather as the GOAT The clip is taken from Tyson's 2019 Hotboxin' podcast in which he says: "Floyd's a great fighter, don't get me wrong. He cant take his kids alone to school by himself. ", Tyson continued by joking that he would be happy to meet Mayweather inside the squared circle so "long as he's 140lbs and I'm 200lbs.". John Koetsier is a journalist, analyst, author, and speaker. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Mike Tyson is a renaissance man. In FightCamp, we saw a truly unique product format and experience, which both captured the spirit of the fighter, while providing an authentic entry point to all levels.. The startup raised a massive $90 million from fighting luminaries like heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson, the undefeated light middleweight boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., legendary UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, and current UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Well, I'd like to fight him as long as he's 140lbs and I'm 200lbs [laughs]. Back in 2001, Mike claims that Floyd instructed a female to file a police report stating Tyson had kidnapped and raped her in his home. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Both men having fought on long past their peak. The fans have been begging for this highly anticipated super fight, which is happening on April 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather could be seen shaking hands with other well known boxing guests before Tyson rushed up to him. Mayweather vs Pacquiao, May 2015 The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. This is a fight Ive wanted for a long time. You signed to fight me, there's no quarter. "Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 47 fights, he lost one, and he had a 78-fight winning streak. He didn't want to pick a winner, but did say that this fight would be a close contest. Gervonta Davis, Floyd Mayweather, and Leonard Ellerbe However, Mayweather stood ringside giving instructions as right-hand man Leonard Ellerbe appeared at all the pre-fight formalities. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. A knockout machine who used a peculiar "peek-a-boo" style to dodge in and out of punches while landing his own, he was far faster than a heavyweight should have any right to be, yet punched like a jackhammer and fought with ruthless aggression. With an undefeated record, it's hard to argue the case. You make the big guy chase you. My strength comes from my heart. What the f*** is he doing? Money.. "I would be mean, I would be dirty. But this was not the case in 2014, when the two met on stage at a boxing event. I want to be the best. Logan Paul has been training in boxing for three years now. The footage seems to show the incident ending in a jovial fashion but that illusion was shattered a year later when Tyson slammed Mayweather for suggesting he was the greatest boxer of all time. Mayweather's career was just starting to take off as Tyson's was beginning to wind down, and there was never any boxing rivalry being in two different weight divisions. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not as big as you'd think . Historically, Mike Tyson's private life might be a bit of a mess, and he has been involved in some extremely unsavory antics that have caused him trouble with the law. In addition, the gamble paid off for Davis and Garcia, who no longer need the hangers-on who cling to them as fans on social media have called Mayweather and Ellerbe. The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. He's a really great fighter. Boxing fans are divided how the match would end if the two men could face each other in the same division, while still retaining the things that make them great boxers. Boxing never has too many belts because every time its a championship fight, its more money for the fighter," Tyson is reported to have said by Essentially Sports. Money did not even flinch and instead smiled and awkwardly hugged Tyson - who makes a comeback to the ring this Saturday against Roy Jones Jr. [Logan is] a 190-pounder. "Its being accepted by the people. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Boxing legend Mike Tyson heaped raise on UFC superstar Conor McGregor this week for his appearance in the boxing ring in defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2017, but Nate Diaz has taken issue with his . The only fighter in history to beat heavyweights 50 pounds heavier than him was Sam Langford, who was one of the strongest men, and best punchers, to ever set foot in a ring. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Mike Tyson threw a fake punch at Floyd Mayweather in 2014, The pair have been on bad terms since 2001, Mayweather didn't flinch and awkwardly hugged Tyson instead, Roy Jones Jr, 51, shows off incredible hand speed ahead of Mike Tyson fight. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. 'Iron Mike' believes that because there's more belts on offer, the fighters have a better opportunity at making larger sums of cash. Hes a very small, scared man.. I dont think he should fight a f****** cruiserweight. Speaking during the promotion of HBO's Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth in 2013, 'Iron' Mike was asked how would he beat Mayweather in a fight. Meanwhile,Encyclopedia Britannica puts Tyson's weight as an active competitor in the 218-pound region. Does Floyd's 50-0 make him boxing's TBE? "It's impossible to fight him clean. This is about who wants the crown. The 26-year-old YouTuber surprised many. Mayweather was recently also surpassed by WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin, however hes now been beaten and is 54-1. Mike Tyson: Gervonta Davis . Vanessa Bryant remembers daughter Gigi on what would have been her 17th birthday, World's sexiest volleyballer sprawls on bed to show off curves in lingerie shoot, Tragedy as Shaq Barrett's daughter Arrayah, 2, 'drowns in family pool', NFL Network host peed on live TV during draft as fans joke 'that's ruff', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Mike Tyson threw a fake punch at Floyd Mayweather in 2014, The pair have been on bad terms since 2001, Mayweather didn't flinch and awkwardly hugged Tyson instead, Roy Jones Jr, 51, shows off incredible hand speed ahead of Mike Tyson fight, his one fantasy fight would be against Mayweather. Most of us like to work out at home even as the COVID pandemic is fading in some countries 81% of people under the age of 40 in a study FightCamp cites and buying smart equipment is one way to keep people motivated and involved. You can't fight this guy clean.". News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. 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Tank scored a stunning knockout to declare himself the biggest money maker in the sport. He went undefeated from 1985 to early 1990, and his opponents often feared him so much that they were sometimes afraid to hit him. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Mike Tyson pictured with UFC legend Khabib 2 Khabib said he turned down $100m to fight Floyd Mayweather Credit: Rex He has since snubbed a UFC comeback and even the massive purse to face boxing legend Mayweather in the Middle East. Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast back in 2019, Tyson said: Floyds a great fighter, dont get me wrong. Davis sold over one million PPVs alongside Ryan Garcia, the most in his career. You can't fight him clean. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? With a 50-0 record, Money widely regarded as one of the best to ever lace up gloves returned to the ring in June to take on the social media influencer in a lucrative exhibition bout. We found a way.. That poison still inflicts boxing, as many top battles have become unstuck. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, hed be able to take his kids to school by himself. The pair reportedly fell out after a 2001 police raid on Tyson's Las Vegas home which Iron Mike accused Mayweather of calling. ", "Don't tell me about you're the greatest fighter with 50-0. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Onlookers expected fireworks as Mike made his way down the line, shaking hands with all until he was faced with Mayweather. The startup raised a massive $90 million from fighting luminaries like heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson, the undefeated light middleweight boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., legendary UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, and current UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. Mike had a response for the ages. 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). They certainly got a show as Tyson swarmed Spain, who was in just the second fight of his pro career. Back in 2015, Mayweather made the typically outlandish claim that he was the greatest boxer in history. However, instead of accepting it, Tyson threw a pretend right hook inches from Mayweather's torso before giving him a hug. View our online Press Pack. Mike Tyson achieved so much in boxing, but his 'greatest moment' was avenging Muhammad Ali by KOing Larry Holmes.'Iron Mike' had been present in 1980 . Weighing a steady 155lbs for the bout in Miami, which had no official winner and no judges to score the bout, he was dwarfed by his novice opponent at 62 and was considerably heavier. The 'Baddest Man on the Planet' responded: "It would be tough to beat him. Its about legacy. Its about who you beat. He cant take his kids alone to school by himself. Mayweather didn't flinch from Tyson's swing, and bubbling underneath the surface was perhaps some resentment towards one another. LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 26: Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses with the commemorative Money Belt during a news conference after his 10th-round TKO victory over Conor. Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win. "You can't beat him if you're a neophyte in that particular realm.". Floyd Mayweather ranks among the biggest legends in the sport of boxing. Boxing is one of the top 7 most popular fitness classes taken on ClassPass in the U.S., and mixed martial arts is the top fitness class on that platform when people work out with friends. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? You can't fight him clean. "It's almost impossible to fight him clean. "[I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.". [Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published10:34,08 January 2021 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated10:43,08 January 2021 GMT. The problem is that, well, there's a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. Who Will Replace Usyk as Pound-for-Pound Best This Summer? I think thats a heavyweight. With celebrity investors who are on-brand for the product, the $90 million is likely targeted at taking the basically complete FightCamp product to a much larger audience. And on one occasion 'Iron' Mike said he would have to be 'mean and dirty' inside the ring against 'Money.'. And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. Floyd, to his credit, extended his arm. Still, everything is not lost. Mayweather was also fighting in an era when elite boxers fought far less often, so there was little chance he'd ever rack up over a hundred pro fights like the men Tyson views as the true greatest. When the interviewer said he would back Tyson in the fight, 'Iron' Mike responded: "Thank you. The pair reportedly fell out after a 2001 police raid on Tyson's Las Vegas home which Iron Mike accused Mayweather of calling. BOXING LEGEND Floyd Mayweather will fight YouTuber Logan Paul on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 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", Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Mike Tyson, Boxing News, Boxing, Iron Mike, Floyd Mayweather, Perfect for Liverpool - Robbie Fowler urges Jurgen Klopp told to sign Newcastle's Joelinton, Lionel Messi travelled to Saudi Arabia hours after shock PSG defeat, Man United fans are baffled by Lee Grant's new role, it's shocked everyone, Sky Sports have spoken to Martin Tyler over Heung-Min Son comment he made in Liverpool vs Spurs commentary, BREAKING: Graeme Souness leaves Sky Sports after 15 years as a pundit, Leeds squad slammed after footage emerges of them 'ignoring' fans as they left hotel, Virgil van Dijk had his left ankle and entire reputation shattered by Ivan Perisic's run, The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar has previously slated Mayweather for suggesting that he was a better boxer than the legendary Muhammad Ali, even claimed on one occasion Mayweather is the best "fighter in the last hundred years of boxing. However, their bromance officially ended when a report claimed 'Money' played a role in a police raid at Tyson's Las Vegas home, after he was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman. You can forgive, but you have to remember.. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'. When he was asked if Mayweather would beat him in a super-fight, Tyson said: "I don't know. It's almost impossible to fight him clean. "Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. And Mike Tyson is one of several big names from the fight game to predict how it's going to go down. The first such joint boxing PPV came in 2002 for the heavyweight championship fight between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson, an HBO/Showtime event that set revenue records. He had 50. I believe when [Logan] was hitting him, he was hurting him a little bit because hes not a 160-pound guy. If Mike Tyson is the unstoppable force, then Floyd Mayweather Jr.is the closest thing the boxing world has to an immovable object. He's a little scared man. he is ready to return to the ring in February. Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime? The man they call "Money" boasts a proboxing record of 50-0-0, and though he has a reputation as a defensive, pragmatic boxer, it's worth noting that 27 of his wins have been knockouts. But its a testimony to my respect for Gervonta as a fighter. I think [Mayweather] can learn from this one, fight guys more in his own category as far as weight is concerned. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him []. Youre great, no doubt about it, but 50-0? Mayweather was always clear about what he was selling, even if it wasn't . A new mode in the app, Versus, allows you to compete with others virtually in a sense fighting them while hitting your own punching bag. Biggest Las Vegas gates (ticket sales):1 Mayweather vs Pacquiao - $72.2million2 Mayweather vs McGregor - $55.4million3 Canelo vs Golovkin I - $27.1million4 Canelo vs Golovkin II . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 9 Mike Tyson, centre, and Floyd Mayweather, right, have shared a feud for over 20 years Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd ", who retired with an unblemished 50-0 record in 2017, Conor McGregor bumped into Floyd Mayweather Sr backstage at Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight, Floyd Mayweather reveals true price of his cap after rumours it was a million dollars, Floyd Mayweather expresses his desire to work with Francis Ngannou, this would be huge for boxing, Floyd Mayweather was dancing in between rounds during fight with Deji. Hes a very small, scared man.. But the stunt did not faze 'Money' Mayweather who laughed it off and proceeded to awkwardly hug the heavyweight icon. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Tyson himself told the Wall Street Journal (via Sport Bible) in 2013 that he would have to deploy a pretty nasty plan to fare against the skillful "Money" if they were the same weight. A rags-to-riches story, who also doubled as a cautionary tale of the predatory nature of boxing promoters . Thats going to be addictive and fun, making a game out of getting fit, especially with friends. Pertheir Boxrec statistics,Tyson is 5'10" and Mayweather 5'8", but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tyson's. 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Tyson didn't elaborate further about his entertaining comments regarding the undefeated Mayweather's school-going habits, but he did predict the match wouldn't last long. Mike Tyson has always been a boxing historian and, in many previous interviews, often paid tribute to the greats who preceded him. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. And it could add virality to the product. THERE is no love lost between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. While Mayweather was a better technical boxer and could quite likely win if it all came down to judges, Tyson would be coming at him fast and hard, and his legendary right hand would be beyond anything Mayweather has had to deal with in his welterweight circles. Of course the counterargument is that Floyd retired with his perfect record intact, defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez before his final pro fight against Conor McGregor. Although Mayweather estimates he earned $30million just from advertising on his shorts alone, there are those who fear he is tarnishing his legacy with these kind of bouts. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. Tyson could never prove Mayweather's involvement and later admitted he was over it. His personal life's not squeaky clean, either, but his multiple championships and unblemished professional record prove his utter dominance in all of the weight classes he's fought in over the years. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. And here, SunSport runs down the most lucrative fights of all time. You can't fight this guy clean.". Thats despite Davis giving the pair a wide berth on social media and stating his desire to move on. In his illustrious career run, Mayweather fought enormous times and even tested himself against the best of the game. You can forgive, but you have to remember.. The 44-year-old five weight class champion measures 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall and weighed in at 147 pounds (67kg) for his last exhibition fight in 2018 against Nasukawa. However, Garcias prediction came true regarding a career-defining night for both. But heavyweight great Tyson disagrees and made a forceful argument that Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez - who at one point had an 87-0 record - and Sugar Ray Robinson both have more impressive stats.
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