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Fury says he was offered Mike Tyson exhibition match

May 27, 2020 by Michael Collins | Leave a comment

Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury - WBC heavyweight belt holder Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) says he was recently offered an exhibition level fight against 53-year-old 'Iron' Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs), and he says he was interested. However, nothing ever came from the offer for the 6'9" Fury to potentially face Tyson.

WBC heavyweight belt holder Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) says he was recently offered an exhibition level fight against 53-year-old ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 … Read more

Roy Jones Jr. Open To Fighting “Somebody Over 50”

May 27, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Roy Jones Jr. - You can add the name of Roy Jones Junior to the seemingly endlessly growing list of veteran fighters willing to get back in the ring in some capacity or another. Mike Tyson started it with that much-seen video of him looking in great shape. Shannon Briggs soon got in on the act, saying he'd fight Tyson in an exhibition. Then came Evander Holyfield, who wants to fight Riddick Bowe again but is also open to an exhibition with “Iron Mike.” The came James Toney, and now Jones.

You can add the name of Roy Jones Junior to the seemingly endlessly growing list of veteran fighters willing to get back in the ring … Read more

Hearn Says There Is Huge Demand For Dillian Whyte – Francis Ngannou Clash

May 27, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Hearn To Talk With Dana White To Make It Happen

“We have to take this seriously,” Eddie Hearn on a fight between Dillian Whyte and … Read more

Adrien Broner ANGRY at not getting $10M, says he’s a full-time rapper

May 27, 2020 by Will Arons | Leave a comment

Adrien Broner - Adrien Broner posted a rambling video clip on social media on Tuesday complaining about not getting $10 million for him to resume his stalled career and saying that he's now a rapper.

Adrien Broner posted a rambling video clip on social media on Tuesday complaining about not getting $10 million for him to resume his stalled career … Read more

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Who Shot Cleveland Williams?

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Cleveland Williams - The name Dale Witten may not be familiar to a fight fan, yet Witten, in November of 1964, may well have changed heavyweight boxing history. Witten certainly forever changed the life of one helluva fine boxer.

The name Dale Witten may not be familiar to a fight fan, yet Witten, in November of 1964, may well have changed heavyweight boxing history. … Read more

Happy Birthday Monte Barrett – “Two Gunz” Turns 49

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Monte Barrett - The term, roller-coaster career is a commonly used one yet it is wholly appropriate in describing the fun and largely exciting ring exploits skilled New York slugger Monte Barrett engaged in over his 18 years in the pro ring. Known as “Two Gunz,” Barrett, not an especially large heavyweight, would go down, get back up, give his all, and he would often follow up a poor performance with an impressive one; sometimes a career reviving one.

The term, roller-coaster career is a commonly used one yet it is wholly appropriate in describing the fun and largely exciting ring exploits skilled New … Read more

Recalling A Peach Of A One-Punch KO – Michael Nunn Vs. Sumbu Kalambay

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Michael Nunn - It was the sweetest KO Michael Nunn ever scored and it might have been Nunn's finest ever ring performance. Back in 1989, southpaw Nunn, the IBF middleweight king, was making the second defence of his crown. Facing the classy Sumbu Kalambay, Nunn was widely expected to have the toughest test of his career. Instead, “Second To” lived up to his boastful nickname in stunning fashion.

It was the sweetest KO Michael Nunn ever scored and it might have been Nunn’s finest ever ring performance. Back in 1989, southpaw Nunn, the … Read more

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Billy Joe Saunders: Canelo Alvarez is the invincible man

May 25, 2020 by Will Arons | Leave a comment

Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo Alvarez - Billy Joe Saunders refers to Canelo Alvarez as the "invincible man," and he's ready to beat him this year. Saunders' management is attempting to negotiate the fight with Canelo (53-1-2, 36 K.O.s) for September.

Billy Joe Saunders refers to Canelo Alvarez as the “invincible man,” and he’s ready to beat him this year. Saunders’ management is attempting to negotiate … Read more

Gervonta Davis wants to SLAP the arrogance out of Ryan Garcia

May 25, 2020 by Tim Compton | Leave a comment

Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia - Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is fed up with Ryan Garcia with his mouthing off on social media, and he says he can't wait to slap the you-know-what out of him when he gets the chance.

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is fed up with Ryan Garcia with his mouthing off on social media, and he says he can’t wait to slap the … Read more

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A Mike Tyson Comeback – Good Or Bad For Boxing?

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by James Slater | Leave a comment

Mike Tyson - It's practically everywhere. It's almost unavoidable. It's got nearly everyone talking. It's Mike Tyson's seemingly imminent comeback, his return to the ring. Tyson set everyone off with that initial video, the clip of him blazing away at the pads with the kind of ferocious power and speed no 53 year old has a right to, exciting many fans.

It’s practically everywhere. It’s almost unavoidable. It’s got nearly everyone talking. It’s Mike Tyson’s seemingly imminent comeback, his return to the ring. Tyson set everyone … Read more

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