Could a 53 year-old Mike Tyson make a comeback?
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Already 3 threads on this and the answer is yes.. He will foreman the heavyweight division.. First beating wilder than beating king hippo... Tyson vs wilder.. Than tyson vs tyson.. Biggest pay per view in decades.. Make this happen
And in every repeated thread Ill say the same thing. You couldn't get me to spar with that fool even in this.
If by comeback, you mean beat the top guys...no
You ain't heard, he bout to fight an Expedition .....
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Tyson was done at 25 according to his fans.I won't lie. This shit has me hyped! Half this board is older than Mike and you should feel inspired!!
Here for it
Why didn’t he do all that shit against Lennox Lewis
Mike Tyson lost 3 of his last 4 fights. Holyfield beat him twice.
Mike can beat me or the average guy off the street, but a real boxer will knock his ass out.
Mike can beat me or the average guy off the street, but a real boxer will knock his ass out.
| 58 | Loss | 50–6 (2) | Kevin McBride | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Jun 11, 2005 | 38 years, 346 days | MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 57 | Loss | 50–5 (2) | Danny Williams | KO | 4 (10), 2:51 | Jul 30, 2004 | 38 years, 30 days | Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 50–4 (2) | Clifford Etienne | KO | 1 (10), 0:49 | Feb 22, 2003 | 36 years, 237 days | The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 55 | Loss | 49–4 (2) | Lennox Lewis | KO | 8 (12), 2:25 | Jun 8, 2002 | 35 years, 343 days | The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
for some dough yeah...for some wins....hell nah.
Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,not much has changed except his age!!! Given the status of the Heavy Weight Division (the fighters in it) he's a serious problem for all of them. Fundamentally, I think most would agree he gets "a Belt", pick whichever one you think first. The real question and the only real thing that would truly be awe-inspiring to witness would be is, can he unify the crown once again???!!! Tyson being an avid Muhammed Ali fan, I would bet doing this for himself, like Ali did it, has to rank pretty high on the motivational list. I do not think his age will be a factor against him, in as much as to his "physical condition". I'm more interested in his muscle memory and his ability to alter his game plan during the said match(s). Let me explain, "Boxing" as an art / technique has long since departed the sport, especially in the Heavy Weight division, not so much in the lower weight classes. Simply, attempting or thinking that you can be successful by standing and trading punches with Tyson, even at 53 years old, is a painfully losing strategy. All evidence / indications suggest Tyson is better dealt with in the later rounds, the question for Mike is, does he now understand this and does he have the discipline to fight like he did pre Cus d'amato's death? As a rookie turning Pro, Mike had good "Boxing" skills, which he seemed to abandon later in his career. Fortunately for his come-back, it seems that the entire division is tailored made to get knocked out all over again, it doesn't seem to be a boxer in the bunch, everyone is a slugger and just a heavy puncher. Boxing has always been a thinking Man's sport, contrary to the obvious, but like Mike once said himself, "everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth", this is very true. I'll say this for myself though if Mike can convince me he's serious about this, my ass will get the pay-per-view, and I hope he wins!!!
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Mmmmmmmmm, I don't know about that!!! Which 1 of these "current" belt holders or contenders is a "Boxer" and not just a heavy puncher???Mike Tyson lost 3 of his last 4 fights. Holyfield beat him twice.
Mike can beat me or the average guy off the street, but a real boxer will knock his ass out.
58 Loss 50–6 (2) Kevin McBride RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Jun 11, 2005 38 years, 346 days MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. 57 Loss 50–5 (2) Danny Williams KO 4 (10), 2:51 Jul 30, 2004 38 years, 30 days Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. 56 Win 50–4 (2) Clifford Etienne KO 1 (10), 0:49 Feb 22, 2003 36 years, 237 days The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. 55 Loss 49–4 (2) Lennox Lewis KO 8 (12), 2:25 Jun 8, 2002 35 years, 343 days The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Thank you!!!
the overhyped ex heavyweight champion was winded in his first 3 rounds and look like he was gonna die in the ring.. He blamed it on his outfit.. If that guy can be celebrated.. Than Mike shall be worshipped.. Bring back Mike the boxing game needs this.. Beat wilder than destroy the cac that has your name.. Let's go mike
This thread is very telling.
Man, if I were one of those rich oil sand cacs or had Bezos money, I'd pay money for an old Mike to fight one of the prime guys in the lower weight classes. Put up or shut up. Who is the top pound-for-pound little dude these days anyway?
Old ass Mike vs Prime little guy. Let's see why they make weight classes.
Old ass Mike vs Prime little guy. Let's see why they make weight classes.
them 20 year olds no nothing of mike TysonMan, if I were one of those rich oil sand cacs or had Bezos money, I'd pay money for an old Mike to fight one of the prime guys in the lower weight classes. Put up or shut up. Who is the top pound-for-pound little dude these days anyway?
Old ass Mike vs Prime little guy. Let's see why they make weight classes.
The guy in this fight was going through serious mental issues and was not at all prepared.
If Mike was to fight again it would be just like Cinderella Man. Meaning he would have purpose. You can see in the video he was out of shape and unmotivated. I would pay to see. It would be the greatest comeback in history.........or on par with Tiger.
If Mike was to fight again it would be just like Cinderella Man. Meaning he would have purpose. You can see in the video he was out of shape and unmotivated. I would pay to see. It would be the greatest comeback in history.........or on par with Tiger.
One Year Later against Kevin McBride 6-11-2005
Round 5
Man I forgot how this fight ended, Mike quit on the damn stool. McBride was a fuckin journeyman.
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The most sensible post in this entire thread. Tyson getting fucked up if he comes back to anything short of an exhibitionMike Tyson lost 3 of his last 4 fights. Holyfield beat him twice.
Mike can beat me or the average guy off the street, but a real boxer will knock his ass out.
58 Loss 50–6 (2) Kevin McBride RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Jun 11, 2005 38 years, 346 days MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. 57 Loss 50–5 (2) Danny Williams KO 4 (10), 2:51 Jul 30, 2004 38 years, 30 days Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. 56 Win 50–4 (2) Clifford Etienne KO 1 (10), 0:49 Feb 22, 2003 36 years, 237 days The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. 55 Loss 49–4 (2) Lennox Lewis KO 8 (12), 2:25 Jun 8, 2002 35 years, 343 days The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
One Year Later against Kevin McBride 6-11-2005
Round 5
I remember watching this fight with my dad. At the end of the fight when Tyson said "I just do not have it in his heart anymore," you could see it in his eyes and during the entire fight. His last few fights were fought with little to no motivation.
I get that he is 53. However, Forman did it at 45, Hopkins did it at 48. It is not totally impossible. It only seems impossible because no one else has done it. People never thought Tiger would ever win again. He did. So, call me a foolish believer or an optimist, but I am cheering for this brother to do it. He deserves an opportunity to redeem his name.
Plus this would be the best end to a blockbuster movie!!! lol!
The top guy is tyson fury ain’t it
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