Anyone on here go to Tyson-Francis?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Peter__1987, Nov 15, 2012.


  1. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    Just been looking at some old Iron Mike vids on youtube, always gives me a buzz watching him smash people when he was in his ferocious prime, if I was granted one wish to see any sportsperson or athlete live in their prime without doubt it would be Tyson.

    Anyone on here go to Tyson-Francis? I will of been 13 or so when they fought so I was too young but I certainly remember the build up too it well.

    If you did go, what was it like? what was the atmosphere like? do you feel privileged to say you seen Tyson fight live?
     
  2. BodyBlaster

    BodyBlaster Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes, I was there, and the atmosphere was incredible.
    I went to watch him v Saverese too, and it was awful. It was at Hampden and pissing down rain. The undercard was Judah v Witter in a trackmeeting.
     
  3. avo

    avo I Got Milk Baby!!! Full Member

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    wasn't really tysons prime.... my uncle flew out for tyson holmes
     
  4. woodzo

    woodzo Active Member Full Member

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    was far from his prime & the kid dynamite stage, but i wont lie i always loved watchin 'iron mike' jus destroyin anyone that Don king carefully placed infront of him, people were desperate for a comeback of a prime tyson but hes heart and dedication wasnt in it, shame really

    i'll aways remember the botha fight, they spent the whole round slaggin off mikes head movement, lack of combos & his jab,,, lands one bomb which lays botha out then its 'OH MY GOD TYSON IS BACK!!!' and there talkin about him been the dominant figure again, honestly go back and watch the HBO commetry on it, they go from slating him to sayin hes back to been the dogs bollox in about 5 seconds haha

    dont think we'll ever see another tyson, he was the one that got me into boxing, years ago, think i was the only brit hopin for him to put a beatdown on lennox lol
     
  5. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    Away lads, I know Tyson wasn't in his prime against Julius Francis FFS.

    I was saying I would of loved to see him in his prime.

    But yeah, sounds incredible.
     
  6. Smoggy7188

    Smoggy7188 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Alright peter mate, did you see the Franics/Tyson documentary they played on boxnation a few months back? was a very good watch.
     
  7. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    No mate, is it on youtube?
     
  8. Smoggy7188

    Smoggy7188 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dont know mate, I can remember it being on before a big fight. was a fly on the wall documentary of tysons trip over here. If your on twitter im sure buncey would know.
     
  9. jcairns1

    jcairns1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    my dad went to tyson vs francis, wasn't joe calzaghe, danny williams, michael gomez and ricky hatton on the bill as well ?
     
  10. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was the one where The Sun sponsored Francis's boots, as in the soles. Dont think he fancied his chances much.
     
  11. jcairns1

    jcairns1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It showed in his performance
     
  12. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    Fair ****ing play to Francis for that one :lol:
     
  13. foggy

    foggy Member Full Member

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    Went to Tyson Savarese.

    Shocker!
     
  14. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    Why so bad?
     
  15. silly_illy

    silly_illy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    lol it was Julius Francis's prime.