I’m done with boxing, says Mike Tyson

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  1. BoxingFan2010

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    American boxing legend Mike Tyson has finally dispelled any notion that he will make a return to the ring. Tyson had retired from professional boxing in 2006 after Danny Williams and Kevin McBride knocked him out in consecutive matches.

    “I’m done with boxing. I was a fighter for long enough. I know Holyfield still fights and every boxer has a right to fight to earn money to pay for his family, but it is not my thing. I’ve had it,” the Daily Express quoted Tyson, as saying.

    “I’ve had my time. And anyway, who has come back from years out of fighting and been successful?” he added. Nicknamed ‘Iron Mike’, Tyson is considered to have been one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, as he holds the record of being the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles.

    Throughout his career, Tyson became well-known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behaviour both inside and outside the ring. He was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles simultaneously. Earlier, Tyson had said that he wants to forget his hard-man image earned in the ring and become a missionary.

    “I want to count for something. Not in the name of God or any religion, but in the name of self-dignity. I feel I’m a clown, I’m a joke. I just want to do nice things so my kids can respect me,” the 44-year-old had said. Tyson credits his third wife Kiki for making him a better person and a decent husband.

    “I realised that if I wanted to have a healthy life and if someone was willing to love me, then she deserved the best I had to offer, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In order to make this work all the other stuff has to die,” Tyson said.

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  2. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What a shock!!!! :shock: :rofl:rofl:rofl
     
  3. rocky538

    rocky538 Lineal Champion Full Member

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    Mike sounds soft, he's on too many anti depressants. Mike was the best when he was ruthless like a diseased pitbul and wanting to kill his opponent.

    Holyfield is ready Mike you cowardly dog, let's get it on Tyson-Holyfield 3.
     
  4. igotJUIC3

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    glad to see how good and mature he's becoming as he gets older.....i do feel he is treated like a circus act though.
     
  5. WiDDoW_MaKeR

    WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    Actually, Tyson was at his best when he was younger and more respectful.
     
  6. BoxingFan2010

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    We would expect that. I am just posting his thoughts that are in the article.
     
  7. BoxingFan2010

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    At times you are correct, although Tyson does deserve some of that.
     
  8. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    HBO needs to get Mike Tyson in as a commentator. He'd be brillient IMO.
     
  9. BoxingFan2010

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    Think Tyson would be a good commentator. We would definatly get some laughs out of it.
     
  10. H .

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    brilliant indeed! :thumbsup
     
  11. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    and when he didn't have that ridiculous lisp
    not as badly at least
     
  12. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    I wish he would pass some of the skills of his style down to others. A gym.
     
  13. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nobody wants to see Holyfield beating up Tyson again
    He'd win for the same reason he won in 1996....Tysons inactivity
     
  14. Foreman Hook

    Foreman Hook ☆☆☆ G$ora ☆☆☆ Full Member

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    i wanted to see him get KTFO by VITLAY, WALDO And Haye.

    And Old Vander again lololololol.



    Foreman Hooooook! :hat
     
  15. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Tyson fights inner peace and seems happier now that he is finished with boxing, always thought it would be the other way around, that he would be in jail lots of times or fighting until he is 50 like holy does.
    Luckily for mike, he is the second most known guy after ali and therefore gets plenty of opportunities to make cash instead of others who are forgotten.