Who should Mike Tyson's next opponent be?

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  1. Reuben Jones

    Reuben Jones New Member Full Member

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    In all seriousness though... no more old guys fighting guys that are any more than 5 years younger than them at the most. I got the same uncomfortable, squeamish feeling watching this as I did when Holyfield did it a few years back against Belfort... thankfully, Jake Paul is not even close to the villain he tries to portray, unlike Belfort who was a real dick. But yeah... I wouldn't be against seeing a Tyson-Holyfield trilogy for example. They both seem about as stiff and as geriatric as each other so it would be interesting. But watching young Youtubers embarrass old legends is just gross. Hopefully a fight like this won't get sanctioned again. I give respect to Jake because I think he could've really hurt Mike if he had wanted to, which he clearly didn't.
     
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  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson needs to call out Lennox Lewis for a rematch.

    He can show the world what a fluke their first fight result was.
     
  3. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hope to never see him in a fight again. He did better than I expected but Jake could have ended it if he chose to.

    If he was to fight again, then please let it be against a legend, Riddick Bowe for instance... similar age, with head gear and big gloves. I don't mind him getting a payday but at his age he doesn't need the blows to the head.
     
  4. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think the layoff clearly affected Tyson but he was just getting loosened up when the final bell arrived.

    Mike has always been better when he stayed active. Now that he’s knocked off the rust, he needs to get right back in the gym and line up another fight and get back in the ring no later than the end of January … before New Year’s Day if at all possible.
     
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  5. Walcott

    Walcott Active Member Full Member

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    Clarissa Shields would probably beat current Tyson.
     
  6. bbjc

    bbjc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I still think the most ridiculous thing of the whole night in a night filled with ridiculousness was the commentator asking mike if it was over and mike saying i,ll fight the brother.

    We all just watched a near 60 year old injured man that could barely move his legs and had absolutely no business being in a boxing ring be carried by the inferior brother for 8 rounds.

    I still say mike with legs that can move even at near 60 years old would beat jake. Them legs dont operate properly anymore tho.

    Fair play he got through the 8 rounds. Never again tho.
     
  7. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    And in breaking news, Tyson has just petitioned the court for legally changing his first name to Rusty...
     
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  8. snake33

    snake33 Active Member Full Member

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    He might have a shot against Trump.
     
  9. PCP2017

    PCP2017 See you in 2017!!!!!!!!!! Full Member

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    No one Tyson is my favourite boxer of all time however last night showed he is finally done he looked much much better against Roy Jones Jr but 4 years is a long time for someone that age.
     
  10. Saintpat

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    Trump can dodge bullets. No way Mike’s got the hand speed to catch him.

    I’d like to see Tyson fight Deontay Wilder in a 10-rounder (3-minute rounds). Two of the greatest punchers ever … anything could happen.

    Did you see Tyson on the mitts? He’s still got it. He was just rusty.
     
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  11. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Boxers of Tysons age should only be fighting civilians that he can get out in a round or two.
     
  12. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson should just fight the heavybag. Stay in shape. He's is almost ready to collect social security.
     
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  13. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My charitable contributions to the Tyson fund are done after this one.
     
  14. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Poor Mike really had that look of “What am I doing here” before first bell. Quite lost. He also actually looked tired before any punches were thrown..ready for a nap in fact.
     
  15. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Stop it.