Floyd Mayweather is the biggest pay-per-view draw of all time, even outdrawing Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson has been one of the world's most intimidating men since the 1980s, but he was unable to frighten Floyd Mayweather when they met up at an event in late 2014. 'Win the first contact, I . To drive in just how hardcore Mayweather is, lets recall the one and only time hes been officially knocked down. Without further ado,ladies and gentlemen:Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. One of the main keys to his success was how great his defence was, and he'd duck under then pop up and smash them. Aint a such thing as no super champion. Sure, we might drool at the concept of, say, Tyson Furyvs. Anthony Joshua, but thats because theyre contemporaries plying their trade in the same weight class. 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The bout wasn't a winner, as it ended in a no-contest after eight rounds of competition. It was when Mayweather allegedly had the police raid Tysons mansion in Las Vegas - and no, on this occasion, what happened in Vegas didnt happen to stay there. But will always ( fair or not) be considered at his best at 147lbs or Welterweght. Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn. Against whoever was in the rankings. However, Tyson did win at the box office with the bout drawing over $80 million dollars in revenue, according to Triller. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Following the completion of his career, Floyd Mayweather proclaimed himself to be TBE The Best Ever. Thats not even the most hilarious of his comments. He finished this with a 90 second knockout over Michael Spinks in the first round. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. He went undefeated from 1985 to early 1990, and his opponents often feared him so much that they were sometimes afraid to hit him. The boxing faithful would have a fight for the ages and the duo will both have money and a chance to avenge whatever they want to avenge. "This is bad for boxing. Being 130lbs. 'Money' earned his nickname for a reason. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? But from Tyson's first fight until Douglas a 17 to 1 underdog he caused fear and panic. Floyd Mayweather. Deontay Wilder met Mike Tyson in Saudi Arabia this week, and it was all smiles - a far cry from when Wilder attacked Tyson over his legacy in the sport. Hard to say but I would probably put money on tyson. Tyson reportedly received a guarantee of $10 million, while Jones . Mayweather, 50-0 as a professional, and YouTube sensation Paul . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Furthermore, the top four are all 'Money'. Floyd bounced back and won two in a row over Sanchez to secure his spot in . Floyd didn't like fighting at Jr. Middleweight and often called for a catch weight. The man they call "Money" boasts a pro boxing record of 50-0-0, and though he has a reputation as a defensive, pragmatic boxer, it's worth noting that 27 of his wins have been knockouts. Money has his own fight to worry about this weekend but still found time to cast an eye towards events in Saudi Arabia.. And the legendary fighter, 46, believes that Fury's . The cops then descended upon Tyson's pad, which ended the friendship there and then. His toughest fights were the first Castillo fight, first Maidana fight and the Oscar de la Hoya fight. Thats two names that most will take in the same breath whenever there is a discussion about the greatest boxing has ever seen. Tyson threw a fist towards Mayweather before giving him a hug. Historically, Mike Tysons private life might be a bit of a mess, and he has been involved in some extremely unsavory antics that have caused him trouble with the law. Even his in-ring career has its share of lows, notably the infamous ear-biting incident in his 1997 rematch against Evander Holyfield. Mayweather TKO 1. As a man in 1988 Mike Tyson knocked out Larry Holmes and take his revenge for his childhood heroe.. Browse more videos MIKE TYSON has hit back at Floyd Mayweather's claims that there are too many belts in boxing. Although the incident appeared jovial, comments made just a year later appeared to suggest this was not the case. Tyson really likes it dirty, doesnt he? But you cannot deny the fact that these social . Starting at Jr. Lightweight, Lightweight,Jr. Powered by. He didn't attack or show any life. Look at the Spinks fight.So finally answering your question,Floyd never had anyone attack him with Tyson's ferocity and one punch knockout power. But he recently told the sport's various organisations to 'sort their s*** out', saying that 'everybody's a champion'' and accusing them of taking extra money from fighters. Basically, to win the match, Mayweather would have to avoid Tyson's punches for the duration of the fight and, let's face it, what are the chances of that in a boxing ring? This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. He's a very small, scared man.". "[I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.". "It's probably accurate [the 800,000 reported]. Canelo was too young and he completely destroyed a very game Miguel Cotto. To drive in just how hardcore Mayweather is, let's recall the one and only time he's been officially knocked down. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him," he said. Pertheir Boxrec statistics,Tyson is 5'10" and Mayweather 5'8", but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tyson's. That is said to have been in retaliation to Tyson playing a part in something yet more notorious. The 45-year-old has been apart of some of the biggest pay-per-views ever, not even just in the boxing ring. The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak. Tyson added that Paul makes it easy for people to want to kill him because he and his brother talk so much trash, and they're experts at antagonizing people. The problem is that, well, theres a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. Boxing and UFC are completely different combat sports, and even Tyson in his peak would need to engage in a significant amount of cross-training to succeed. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, hed be able to take his kids to school by himself. Tyson could knock out opponents with either hand and with any punch,he was extremely aggressive. Please logout and login again. Mind you, none of the claims have ever found any ground to stand upon. But I have to say Floyd was better. Money.. ", MALIBU, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Former professional boxer Mike Tyson attends Celebration of Smiles Event hosted by Dionne Warwick on her 81st Birthday to benefit medical charity organization, Operation Smile and The Kind Music Academy on December 12, 2021 in Malibu, California. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, the sweet sciencecontinues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are at loggerheads once again. Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. During a boxing event in late 2014, the heavyweight legend decided to test the resolve of the pound-for-pound king. He's a little scared man. He's a very small, scared man.. Mayweather angered Tyson by saying: "The WBC, the WBA, the IBF and the WBO, yall have to clean this sh** up. Aug 19, 1995. 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Jack won the fight in the final round In a back-and-forth affair on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, Jack, who was accompanied to the ring by Mike Tyson, made himself a constant nuisance . It's impossible to fight him clean. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Leading finding himself flat out on the ring floor, beaten in every way. His defense of cutting off the ring as he bobbed and weved his way in. GQ once asked the former heavyweight champion who would win in a street fight between the pair. Mayweather has outdrawn the largest MMA and pro-wrestling pay-per-view events as well. However, he has never been able to find evidence that suggests Mayweather was behind it. What's more, his defense game was amazing. 'Iron Mike' was an immense draw in his prime, and holds four pay-per-view events in the top ten highest-grossing boxing events ever. Eight times a year? He was fighting like, what? But Mike brought a type of power seldom seen from a small height and reach Heavyweight. Boxing fans are divided how the match would end if the two men could face each other in the same division, while still retaining the things that make them great boxers. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Mike Tyson, centre, and Floyd Mayweather, right, have shared a feud for over 20 years Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd. Tyson, 55, slammed 45-year-old's Mayweather's view that there are too many belts in the sport and that "everybody's a champion". He made this bold claim based on the fact that he. Needless to say, the hypothetical clash between the two greats sent social media into overdrive with boxing fans putting forward an argument for both men. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 26: Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses with the commemorative Money Belt during a news conference after his 10th-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor in their super welterweight boxing match on August 26, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike Tyson once branded Floyd Mayweather as "very delusional" after he rated himself higher than Muhammad Ali. heavyweight championship rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson at the Thomas & Mack Center. The fear was justified, too. Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. "Thats what this business is about. Google the rest. Two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson knows he would never actually be able to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. inside a boxing ring. But Tyson admitted he'd have to fight dirty. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? The late switch has not dimmed any optimism on the part of the promoters, who have priced the fight at 32.26 (or 24.88 if you pre-order) spurred on by the popularity of Mayweather's last . Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather. "Thats what this business is about. Mind you, none of the claims have ever found any ground to stand upon. Because youd have to do everything to fight him because hes just so good. There are a few reasons for that, too, otherwise, why would the two have got into a feud at all? Tyson himself told the Wall Street Journal (via Sport Bible) in 2013 that he would have to deploy a pretty nasty plan to fare against the skillful Money if they were the same weight. The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. He caught Hernandez with a left hook in the sixth round, but hurt his hand and moved his hands to the canvas, which was ruled as an official knockdown. During a meeting of former WBC boxing world champions, the former heavyweight champion decided to test the resolve of the then pound-for-pound king, who retired from the ring with a 50-0 record. Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime? Boxing fans are divided how the match would end if the two men could face each other in the same division, while still retaining the things that make them great boxers. Living up to his storied history, this Mayweather appearance also did great numbers on pay-per-view. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones. 15. A few years later in 2019, Tyson accepted his credentials as a legend of boxing, but still pointed to other greats. Money.. 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It's being accepted by the people. It boggles the mind, but both Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have had two massive pay-per-view events in boxing history within the last two years. Tyson said: We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him. TheSolarian 5 yr. ago Tyson's defence was amazing. Mike Tyson has always been a boxing historian and, in many previous interviews, often paid tribute to the greats who preceded him. [Julio Cesar Chavez Sr] was 89-0 before he lost. With an undefeated record, it's hard to argue the case. While Mike Tyson is not as big of a pay-per-view star as 'Money' is, he comes close. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In December of 2020, The protection given by football helmets is serious business, with some companies making just the, Kim Jong-un is a huge fan of basketball. Profesyonel Boksun ki Efsanesi Floyd vs Tyson Arasnda Olas Bir Ma Olsa Kim Kazanr. Still, when you look at him as a pure athlete, he was truly exceptional in his best years. Watch the video of Jon Jones and Mike Tyson engaging in friendly sparring The question of who will prevail between the two is in fact difficult to answer. When Mayweather was charged for sexually assaulting and kidnapping a woman, Tyson is reported to have been the man responsible for inciting her to do so. "Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. Date: December 31, . It's almost impossible to fight him clean. Unfortunately, the sport is so full of legendary competitors from all ages and weight classes that we only get to see a small fraction of all the legendary matchups available. Boxing Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes that Floyd Mayweather is going to win against Logan Paul Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson is sure of Mayweather's chances against. One thing is definitely sure:If there was a way for the aggressive, powerful Tyson and the tactical Mayweather to fight in the same division at the height of their respective powers, it would be a fight for the ages. To this day I don't know what was wrong with him as he was flat. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images). He fought many great fighters until his last years and the SHOWTIME deal. and they had to see me against Mike Tyson before they would believe I was the best on the planet," Lewis said after his big win. Your login session has expired. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man believes his team has overachieved this season. Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto. His personal life's not squeaky clean, either, but his multiple championships and unblemished professional record prove his utter dominance in all of the weight classes he's fought in over the years. Boxing never has too many belts because every time its a championship fight, its more money for the fighter, he said, as per Essentially Sports. It was already known that the pair were not on good terms, supposedly stemming from a police raid back in 2001 a time when they were both two of the biggest names in the boxing world, with Tyson more prominent than Mayweather. Tysons aggressive style, lightning-fast hands and sheer punching power have been enough to knock out guys significantly larger than Mayweather, or himself for that matter. As Martin Rogers of USA Today tells us, Mayweather has fought many of his matches as a 147-pounder and came in at 149.5 pounds for his match againstConor McGregor in 2017. Tyson, 54, and old foe Roy Jones Jr came out of retirement on Saturday night to fight for the WBC Frontline Battle Belt, despite it being an exhibition scrap. "George Foreman - the . "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a super . He is considered to be the best pound for pound boxer for over 10 years. Follow Mike Tyson was a kid training under Cus D' Mato when Larry Holmes beat down Muhammad Ali in 1980. Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather: Why do they hate each other? Floyd Mayweather any day. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. No winner was declared following the unsanctioned event in Miami and. OK, he cant take his kids to school by himself, and hes talking about hes great? The realities of time and gravity prevent us from ever witnessing a Fury vs. Muhammad Ali, or a Fury vs. Manny Pacquiao. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. Mike Tyson has fought and beaten plenty of guys his size and bigger, but theres no question that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a prodigal defensive and technical boxer who would be a tricky challenge. Mike had a response for the ages. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Mike Tyson has hit back at Floyd Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather claims there are too many belts in boxing, Mike Tyson says he's happy he's not knocked out and Roy Jones says everything hurt as it made contact with Tyson after their fight. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as you'd think. "The style he deploys it's really difficult to beat him in that particular style," Tyson said, before revealing how he'd do it: "I would be mean, I would be dirty. . He beat Tommy Hearns in a three-round fight in 1985, and he lost to Sugar Ray. Money.. Philadelphia Eagles receiver Zach Pascal was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, according to a TV news report. Steelers ex-outside linebacker Arthur Moats would like to see his former team bring Bud Dupree back, who's expected to be cut by the Tennessee Titans. If Mike Tyson is the unstoppable force, then Floyd Mayweather Jr.is the closest thing the boxing world has to an immovable object. Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 40 fights. "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. Basically, to win the match, Mayweather would have to avoid Tysons punches for the duration of the fight and, lets face it, what are the chances of that in a boxing ring? With news of Jake Paul's scuffle with Floyd Mayweather Jr. making waves across the internet, it was only a matter of time before boxing legend Mike Tyson weighed in on the situation. It's no secret that the Queen of England lives a pretty pampered life. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When Tina Rahimi won a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wearing her hijab the victory was seen as a game-changer for female . "It's impossible to fight him clean. Onlookers expected fireworks as Mike made his way down the line, shaking hands with all until he was faced with Mayweather. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. Both men have firmly retired since 2017 and 2005 respectively. When Mayweather was charged for sexually assaulting and kidnapping a woman, Tyson is reported to have been the man responsible for inciting her to do so. A knockout machine who used a peculiar peek-a-boo style to dodge in and out of punches while landing his own, he was far faster than a heavyweight should have any right to be, yet punched like a jackhammer and fought with ruthless aggression. Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast back in 2019, Tyson said: Floyds a great fighter, dont get me wrong. The one thing he hasnt earned, or perhaps not earned enough, is big Mikes respect. Mike Tyson has fought and beaten plenty of guys his size and bigger, but there's no question that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a prodigal defensive and technical boxer who would be a tricky challenge. That long-awaited superfight grossed $112 million dollars, and is one of the largest boxing events in history. However, instead of accepting it, Tyson threw a pretend right hook inches from Mayweather's torso before giving him a hug.