Tyson to face Holyfield in Abu Dhabi

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  1. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    $34 million each, for what will surely be a glorified sparring session, makes a lot of sense for both men. From a bank balance point of view at least :D
     
    El Cepillo, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. ULTIMAXX

    ULTIMAXX Member Full Member

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    I don't think it would be a big hit there. Soccer is no. 1 to them.
     
    ULTIMAXX, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. elgoadie

    elgoadie Active Member Full Member

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    True - cricket and football (soccer to Americans) are the top sports, but there are a lot of expats over here (especially Brits) who would pay to watch this fight, myself included. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are trying to make themselves recognised as world-class stages for big fights. This might not necessarily be the best idea to acheive that, but to have two of the most famous fighters ever in one ring is a step in the right direction in my opinion.
     
    elgoadie, Jan 25, 2009
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  4. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A little piece of me just died. :verysad
     
    BoxingFanNo1, Jan 25, 2009
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  5. bill poster

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    I dont get why Tyson should fight. He wont see any of that money
     
    bill poster, Jan 25, 2009
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  6. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    This fight, if it eventuates, will be the easiest money Tyson has ever earned. He will be asleep in 3 minutes.
     
    flamengo, Jan 25, 2009
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  7. Ilesey

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    I hope for the sake of boxing this doesn't happen. Holyfield would seriously injure Tyson if they fought now.
     
    Ilesey, Jan 25, 2009
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  8. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Not sure if Holyfield could manage to throw enough meaningful punches to injure anyone. That said, I do agree from a health perspective, this fight shouldn't happen.
     
    El Cepillo, Jan 25, 2009
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  9. Nestea

    Nestea Thirst Remover Full Member

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    I LoLeD
     
    Nestea, Jan 25, 2009
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  10. p.Townend

    p.Townend Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hope this isnt allowed to go ahead.
     
    p.Townend, Jan 25, 2009
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  11. josak

    josak Boxing Addict Full Member

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    wow what an embarrassment this would be for both fighters. Can anyone confirm this??
     
    josak, Jan 25, 2009
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  12. Doppleganger

    Doppleganger Southside Slugger Full Member

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    It's a Godsend for both fighters - both are basically broke and need the money.
     
    Doppleganger, Jan 25, 2009
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  13. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    so this is official?
     
    guncho, Jan 25, 2009
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  14. Monstar

    Monstar The Future.. Full Member

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    so this is what the HW division has come to huh?

    please Haye, save this division.....
     
    Monstar, Jan 25, 2009
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  15. wayne3280

    wayne3280 Active Member Full Member

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    Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009, Dubai. Far more entertaining.
     
    wayne3280, Jan 25, 2009
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