Mike Tyson vs Oliver McCall in 1997

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  1. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    This fight is asking for trouble. In 1997 both were stripped of their licenses. McCall spent over half a year in an osychiatric hospital, Tyson started therapy, he was diagnosed with depression and anxiety states and both were taking strong antidepressants. Their fights in 1997 ended in a disgrace. I don't know who would win if they met..pure lottery
     
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  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I remember some press conference where Tyson started talking about taking meds for depression making his dick not work. lol. That's kind of the thing to keep to yourself.
     
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  3. Jakub79

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    Before the Golota fightn in Detroit it was probably at least the Zoloft he had been taking since 1995 that was affecting his training badly because it slowed him down. Neither Tyson nor McCall were fit for the big sport at the time, although they were certainly still dangerous
     
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  5. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fight is ruled a NC when Tyson eventually breaks both hands on McCall's jaw in a valiant effort to knock McCall out.
     
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