Mike Tyson to fight Lennox Lewis in September showdown after Holyfield

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  1. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    I don't know if this newsflash has been posted yet...from my main source of news, the impeccable Sun.

    MIKE TYSON will fight Lennox Lewis in September, it has been confirmed - with the pair having a combined age of 109.

    Iron Mike, 54, has been hunting for another fight following his November comeback draw with Roy Jones Jr.
    Tyson had been set for a third fight with Holyfield in Miami this May before the deal fell apart after the veterans failed to agree on money.

    But now Tyson has confirmed he will face Lewis, 55, in September, having lost to the Brit earlier in his career.

    He simply told TMZ: "I'm gonna fight Lennox Lewis. September."
     
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  2. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Holy ****, I'm time-warping back to the 90s. I wonder if one of my graduate school roomies spiked my drink!
     
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  3. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    i hope Tyson tko's him. Unlikely though
     
  4. iii

    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You know what, I reckon Mike will be more focussed this time around...Plus lennox don't have manny whispering in his ear ???
     
  5. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    Calm down,its just an exhibition.
     
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  6. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Lennox Lewis is fighting, this makes him the true Undisputed Linear Heavyweight champion of the world.
    I guess Tyson Fury moves down the rankings to number 2. :risas3:
     
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  7. HellSpawn86

    HellSpawn86 "My heart goes out to you!" Full Member

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    I'd rather we not go down this road, but it is what it is.
     
  8. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lennox Lewis is like fine wine remember
     
  9. BCS8

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    Is that Vitali putting his hand up at the back of the hall?
     
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  10. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    Lineages end in retirement bro.
     
  11. BrainyBoxer

    BrainyBoxer Active Member Full Member

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    I've said this before but it's pretty sad how I'm looking forward to exhibition fights with these old timers more than actual match ups from this new generation.
     
  12. caligula4

    caligula4 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wish they'd all call it a day and stick to training/interviews/speeches at gala dinners. The only thing less appealing is these D list social media/disposable culture nobody celebrities 'fighting'
     
  13. channy

    channy 4.7.33 banned Full Member

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    Surprised at this, but i suspect it wont happen as Lewis will want to wait until Mike declines further.






































































    Well Mike has had one fight already and looked ok!!!
     
  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Fury retired a few times during his inactive spell
     
  15. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    Indeed.
    The lineage was renewed in his last fight.