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Dana White explains why he cancelled Hulu deal for Mike Tyson
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, “We were on the verge of […]
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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”
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 […]
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Dana White and several pro fighters react to video of Mike Tyson punching a man on airplane
UFC president Dana White and a string of fighters have reacted to the video footage of Mike Tyson punching a man on a plane. One rule in life that should be clear above all others is that you shouldn’t mess with someone like Mike Tyson. Of course, we all know violence isn’t the answer in […]
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Buster Douglas calls for rematch with Mike Tyson: “I would welcome the opportunity”
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 […]
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Roy Jones Jr. says he could fight Anderson Silva after Mike Tyson
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 […]
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Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. pass initial VADA drug tests
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 […]
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Joe Rogan responds to skeptics of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition
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 […]
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Joe Rogan reflects on how he became “a massive Mike Tyson fan”
It’s no secret that UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a massive fan of heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. Just days ahead of Tyson’s anticipated return to the ring opposite fellow Roy Jones Jr., Rogan explained how he became such a big fan of the boxing icon. It all started with an issue of Sports Illustrated. […]
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Photo | Mike Tyson is in amazing shape just two weeks out of his fight with Roy Jones Jr.
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 […]
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Chael Sonnen says Mike Tyson will use PEDs in Roy Jones Jr. fight
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, […]
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Roy Jones Jr. shares interesting theory as to why Mike Tyson bout was delayed
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 […]
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Joe Rogan expects Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to go for KO despite “exhibition” label
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 […]
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Mike Tyson looking for KO against Roy Jones Jr.
Mike Tyson says he’ll be looking for the knockout in his September 12 exhibition bout with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. When the fight was first announced, California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster told the media that Tyson and Jones would not be going hard at each other because it’s an exhibition […]
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Roy Jones Jr. previews Mike Tyson fight: All he knows is “destruction and destroy”
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. Speaking to MMA Junkie, he explained why he accepted this challenge. “Too hard to resist, too incredible to resist, too much of a […]
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Video | Mike Tyson drops promo for Roy Jones Jr. fight
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 — Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020 “I. AM. BACK,” Tyson wrote in the caption for […]
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Mike Tyson will fight a great white shark during Shark Week
Yes, you read that headline correctly. On Wednesday, Discovery announced that its popular Shark Week programming will be headlined by a battle between boxing legend Mike Tyson and a great white shark. Who you got in @MikeTyson vs. Jaws? The heavyweight champ joins #SharkWeek August 9 on @Discovery. pic.twitter.com/Ffq6IkRlY9 — Shark Week (@SharkWeek) July 15, […]
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Michael Bisping suggests Jon Jones call out other boxers instead of Mike Tyson
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has no interest in seeing Mike Tyson fight Jon Jones in MMA, boxing, or any other arena. Last month, the heavyweight boxing legend Tyson, now 53, announced plans for a return to the ring. “I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to […]
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VIDEO | Henry Cejudo Details Psychedelic Journey With Mike Tyson
“Problems will disappear as darkness disappears with the onset of light.” -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi The human mind is incredibly powerful. What is actually achievable through belief in oneself is invariably witnessed in the realm of competition, and ever more so in combat sports. We all battle with internal demons. But since athletes are typically viewed […]
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Coach refutes rumors of Mike Tyson vs. Wanderlei Silva BKFC fight
Not long after boxing legend Mike Tyson announced his plans to return to the ring at 53 years of age, he received a lucrative offer from upstart bare-knuckle promotion BKFC—potentially for a fight with MMA legend Wanderlei Silva. “I think a Wanderlei Silva, someone of that nature,” BKFC boss David Feldman told MMA Fighting when […]
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Mike Tyson trains with Vitor Belfort ahead of comeback
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson is getting some work in with MMA star Vitor Belfort ahead of his widely-discussed comeback. Belfort shared a clip of a training session with Tyson on Instagram, adding that the boxer was one of his key inspirations in the early days of his fighting career. View this post on […]
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Mike Perry reveals he learned his “Mike Tyson style” of fighting from a female boxing legend
UFC welterweight Mike Perry said that he learned his “Mike Tyson style” of fighting from female boxing legend Christy Martin. Perry is a mixed martial artist but as anyone who has watched his fights knows, he’s an extremely aggressive striker who relies primarily on his punching power. Obviously, Perry is in a different league from […]
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Mike Tyson once tried to fight Michael Jordan at a party, says former manager
Mike Tyson once tried to start a fight with NBA legend Michael Jordan, according to the boxer’s former manager Rory Holloway. Holloway claims the two sports icons nearly came to blows at a 1988 birthday party for Chicago Bears player Richard Dent. Boxing promoter Don King and Bears coach Mike Ditka were also in attendance. […]
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VIDEO | Francis Ngannou gets boxing lesson from Mike Tyson
Top UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou recently got a boxing lesson from legendary former heavyweight champion “Iron” Mike Tyson. Just like Tyson was in his heyday, Ngannou has become known for his ferocious, one-punch knockout power, so fans were immediately excited to see these two stars working together. See it below: Speaking on Twitter, Ngannou […]
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Mike Tyson receives intense callout from Tyson Fury’s father
Mike Tyson is staging a comeback, and he’s already got plenty of suitors. Count John Fury, the father of current heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, among them. Fury Sr. announced that he wants to fight the 53-year-old legend in a charity boxing match in a video captured by Manchester Fight Club. See it below: 🤯 Tyson […]
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Report: Mike Tyson offered $20M by BKFC
BKFC, an upstart bare knuckle fighting organization, has reportedly offered 53-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson a $20M deal. Tyson recently announced his intention to end his retirement for a handful of exhibition bouts. What really sent the combat sports world into a frenzy of excitement, however, was footage of the boxing legend hitting mitts with […]
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Chuck Liddell defends comments on being able to defeat Mike Tyson
Chuck Liddell has clarified his previous comments regarding a potential fight between himself and heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. Liddell was once known for being one of the scariest men on the planet during his prime with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was beating top contenders left, right and center, until all of a sudden, […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan and Mike Tyson weigh in on Jon Jones’ troubles outside the cage
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is easily one of the greatest fighters of all time, but his recent past is marred by numerous troubles outside the cage, from a DWI to a hit-and-run to a string of failed drug tests. Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, who dealt with plenty of his own legal […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan and Mike Tyson discuss interesting option for Khabib Nurmagomedov
The future of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently quite murky. Although the undefeated champ has many exciting options — in several divisions — it’s not clear which one he’ll pursue. That being said, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some interesting ideas. Rogan unpacked the options of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the latest episode of […]