Apparently its supposed to take place later this year in Nairobi. This will be a watershed moment for both fighters. Losing to Roy Jones would probably end Tyson's careers as a contender. Should be a crackin fight.
Originally posted by kennyj:
<strong>You have to wonder if Tyson's just in it for a paycheck. In his prime, he would have demolished Roy Jones.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'm sure its for the money. I read somewhere that his annual gardening bill at one of his Conneticut estates alone was 250k. I think he's going to get in the ring as long as the moneys there. And when he quits boxing, he'll commit some crime and wind up in prison for life.
Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>Tyson is still fighting?
that just confirms what a sorry state heavyweight boxing is in</strong><hr></blockquote>
My thoughts too. What a farce. But people will still pay 20 squid ppv the world over to line King's pockets further.
Originally posted by Dans:
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But people will still pay 20 squid ppv the world over to line King's pockets further.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have to admit that I would watch Tyson-Jones.
Originally posted by kennyj:
<strong>He's got serious tax problems as well as a couple of ex-wives. His fight money usually goes to the government. Don't see many prospects for him when he quits boxing. I can't see him greeting people at a casino, playing golf, or doing commentary at boxing matches. I think he'll be dead or back in jail before long.</strong><hr></blockquote>
not at all kenny, he's just laying the groundwork for getting himself elected as a public official
Originally posted by Raoul:
<strong>Apparently its supposed to take place later this year in Nairobi. This will be a watershed moment for both fighters. Losing to Roy Jones would probably end Tyson's careers as a contender. Should be a crackin fight. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Is he out of jail?
Originally posted by MrMarcello:
<strong>I think the self destruction of Tyson started when Cus D'Amato died...he loved Tyson and treated him like a son...he instilled discipline and tough love into Tyson...just a shame...shortly after his death, King entered Tyson's life...and then Tyson fired all of his training staff...another bad move...Tyson could have been the greatest ever...if Cus was around another 5 years, King would never have gotten his tentacles around Tyson...and the rape thing probably would never have occurred...and the Douglas farce never occurs either...although Tyson did win that fight, but the ref didn't start the count on Douglas for 3 seconds(count to 8, but really was 11)...but, you win some you lose some...</strong><hr></blockquote>
it was a long count but remember tyson got the benefit of a long count too.. i was delighted that douglas beat the shit out of him that night
Originally posted by MrMarcello:
<strong>I think the self destruction of Tyson started when Cus D'Amato died...he loved Tyson and treated him like a son...he instilled discipline and tough love into Tyson...just a shame...shortly after his death, King entered Tyson's life...and then Tyson fired all of his training staff...another bad move...Tyson could have been the greatest ever...if Cus was around another 5 years, King would never have gotten his tentacles around Tyson...and the rape thing probably would never have occurred...and the Douglas farce never occurs either...although Tyson did win that fight, but the ref didn't start the count on Douglas for 3 seconds(count to 8, but really was 11)...but, you win some you lose some...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Spot on..
He's had a very tragic life...
Lost both parents as a kid....then lost Cus, who like you've pointed out was like a father, (didn't his trainer die n'all...? they were also very close)..... since then, had blood-suckers around him...such as King, Robin Givens and his mother-in-law....
Also tried to commit suicide, before the Douglass fight..... he had soooo many problems, pre-fight....that it was no surprise he looked totally out of shape..both physically and mentally.
Must say, there are plenty of people in boxing who say, he didn't rape that lass......(she was dancing around next day...hardly the way a rape victim would act) apparently, he paid for Kennedy's nephews crimes, as they didn't like the idea of two high profile not guilty rape verdicts...
I've never seen such a destructive fighter.....sadly for boxing, he's not been the same since he lost his ability to twist/swivel.....now he's just a punch-bag with a powerful punch.
PS....He's the best I've ever seen on the speedball and speed-ropes........
he's still awesome in the gym...