Mayweather was recently also surpassed by WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin, however hes now been beaten and is 54-1. I want to be the best. Floyd Mayweather denies hat cost $1million . Hes a little scared man. And here, SunSport runs down the most lucrative fights of all time. Mike was unequivocal with his response. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. For the fighters, however, it was well worth it. Chavez had 90 [fights unbeaten], he was fighting like eight times a year against whoever fought him, against whoever was in the rankings.". "I would fight a guy like Floyd differently if he was a heavyweight," Tyson told the Wall Street Journal in 2013. It was sensationally alleged that Mayweather was upset with Tyson seeing the girl in question, and he told her to go to the police and make the unsubstantiated claims. Still, when you look at him as a pure athlete, he was truly exceptional in his best years. Though some will disagree, his comment on Floyd Mayweather Jr. is bound to raise a new round of . When he was asked if Mayweather would beat him in a super-fight, Tyson said: "I don't know. With a 50-0 record, Money widely regarded as one of the best to ever lace up gloves returned to the ring in June to take on the social media influencer in a lucrative exhibition bout. Tyson went off about Mayweather's recent claim that he is . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. He's a little scared man. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I would be mean, I would be dirty. In 2015 Tyson and Mayweather crossed paths at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Money.. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. 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. And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. The startup raised a massive $90 million from fighting luminaries like heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson, the undefeated light middleweight boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., legendary UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, and current UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. Still, everything is not lost. He emerged victorious in all of those fights and certainly proved his worth to one and all. Floyd Mayweather dominates the list of richest boxing fights of all time Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was also well compensated through his up and down campaign - earning roughly 400m in total. Gervonta Davis, Floyd Mayweather, and Leonard Ellerbe However, Mayweather stood ringside giving instructions as right-hand man Leonard Ellerbe appeared at all the pre-fight formalities. 5 Floyd Mayweather will fight Logan Paul on June 6 Credit: Getty 5 It is only an exhibition but the YouTuber is massive outsider Credit: Getty "He's not really fast: he's really agile. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Mike Tyson has always been a boxing historian and, in many previous interviews, often paid tribute to the greats who preceded him. Nurmagomedov, the former unbeaten UFC lightweight champion, hinted no amount of money could prise him back. Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 40 fights. Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champ in history in 1986 at the age of 20, seemed to be channeling some of his own experiences in describing what Mayweather may be facing. I don't really think so. Mike Tyson pictured with UFC legend Khabib 2 Khabib said he turned down $100m to fight Floyd Mayweather Credit: Rex He has since snubbed a UFC comeback and even the massive purse to face boxing legend Mayweather in the Middle East. Floyd Mayweather did what Floyd Mayweather does by minimizing risk and making statements in the safe spaces in between. If that makes Mayweather. Logan Paul has been training in boxing for three years now. You can't fight him clean. "But he had 50 fights. 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The man they call "Money" boasts a proboxing 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. "It's almost impossible to fight him clean. With, like, 60 knockouts. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. He competed from 1996 to 2007 and 2009 to 2015, and made a. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Tyson has previously been asked what would happen in a mega-clash with Mayweather, who retired with an unblemished 50-0 record in 2017. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didn't exist, and both fought in the same division? Mike Tyson isn't 100 percent done with boxing . Two weeks later, Tyson predicted the fight wouldn't be one-sided. However, Garcias prediction came true regarding a career-defining night for both. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, "the sweet science"continues to allure countless spectators and competitors. Back in 2015, Mayweather made the typically outlandish claim that he was the greatest boxer in history. Mike Tyson is a renaissance man. The cops then descended upon Tyson's pad, which ended the friendship there and then. View our online Press Pack. Biggest Las Vegas gates (ticket sales):1 Mayweather vs Pacquiao - $72.2million2 Mayweather vs McGregor - $55.4million3 Canelo vs Golovkin I - $27.1million4 Canelo vs Golovkin II . Its not often in todays game that we see two fighters in their prime, undefeated and powerful knockout punchers, colliding in their primes. In the end, after a unanimous 12 round decision, Mayweather won and walked away from the fight with a 49-0 record. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him," he said. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. Ray Robinson actually got to 40-0 before he lost his first fight, then went an incredible 91 fights undefeated before he'd lose again. Both men having fought on long past their peak. Tyson's 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. 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But Tyson wasn't having it - and didn't mince his words when he heard Mayweather's boast about himself. Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Sure, we might drool at the concept of, say, Tyson Furyvs. Anthony Joshua, but that's because they're contemporaries plying their trade in the same weight class. Chavez had 90. I think [Mayweather] can learn from this one, fight guys more in his own category as far as weight is concerned. John Koetsier is a journalist, analyst, author, and speaker. April 30, 2015, 9:40 PM. The at-home fitness category was accelerated last year, Khalil Zahar, Founder and CEO of FightCamp, said in a statement. "It's impossible to fight him clean. Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". Logan Paul has insisted that Mike Tyson is on his "list" after the boxing legend predicted that Floyd Mayweather would destroy him in their fight. for Forbes just a few months ago and interviewed co-founder and former U.S. national team boxer Tommy Duquette. You have to have experience to beat this guy, you have to be determined and hungry and desire. You can't fight this guy clean.". Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (2015) One of the most highly-anticipated fights in boxing history took place in 2015, as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought for welterweight gold. "Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 47 fights, he lost one, and he had a 78-fight winning streak. During this whole journey, I put boxing first and the fans first. Its the case of the two best fighters in the division making this happen.. What the f*** is he doing? MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. 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. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? The 44-year-old five weight class champion measures 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall and weighed in at 147 pounds (67kg) for his last exhibition fight in 2018 against Nasukawa. Its about legacy. However, he has never been able to find evidence that suggests Mayweather was behind it. However, Mayweather stood ringside giving instructions as right-hand man Leonard Ellerbe appeared at all the pre-fight formalities. Floyd Mayweather ranks among the biggest legends in the sport of boxing. Mike, 55, does not agree with the logic of Mayweather, who is now 45. The pair reportedly fell out after a 2001 police raid on Tyson's Las Vegas home which Iron Mike accused Mayweather of calling. I think hed make more money if he fought Pacquiao again. "[I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.". Cody Brunner. "It's impossible to fight him clean. Without further ado,ladies and gentlemen:Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. This is, of course, a handy trait for a pro boxer. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. The fans have been begging for this highly anticipated super fight, which is happening on April 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But this was not the case in 2014, when the two met on stage at a boxing event. Iron Mike retired from competitive boxing in 2005, but laced up his gloves again in 2020 for an exhibition bout of his own when he faced Roy Jones Jr. "I would be mean, I would be dirty. Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime? Its about who you beat. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Mike Tyson threw a fake punch at Floyd Mayweather in 2014, The pair have been on bad terms since 2001, Mayweather didn't flinch and awkwardly hugged Tyson instead, Roy Jones Jr, 51, shows off incredible hand speed ahead of Mike Tyson fight. In a similar instance against Canelo Alvarez, Forbes claims that Floyd Mayweather was blessed with more than $80 million in one night. Floyd, to his credit, extended his arm. Meanwhile,Encyclopedia Britannica puts Tyson's weight as an active competitor in the 218-pound region. It was sensationally alleged that Mayweather was upset with Tyson seeing the girl in question, and he told her to go to the police and make the unsubstantiated claims. While Mayweather was a better technical boxer and could quite likely win if it all came down to judges, Tyson would be coming at him fast and hard, and his legendary right hand would be beyond anything Mayweather has had to deal with in his welterweight circles. 190-pounds to me is a heavyweight. Tyson also revealed his one fantasy fight would be against Mayweather. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published10:34,08 January 2021 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated10:43,08 January 2021 GMT. Mike was naturally 60 pounds heavier than Floyd, all of it muscle. Speaking during the promotion of HBO's Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth in 2013, 'Iron' Mike was asked how would he beat Mayweather in a fight. In his illustrious career run, Mayweather fought enormous times and even tested himself against the best of the game. But Tyson admitted he'd have to fight dirty. Dont tell me about, Youre the greatest fighter, with 50-0. A smart fighter would have made him suffer, made him starve. Boxing is one of the top 7 most popular fitness classes taken on ClassPass in the U.S., and mixed martial arts is the top fitness class on that platform when people work out with friends. Mike Tyson has set the record straight that Floyd Mayweather is not boxing's all-time greatest fighter.. Boxing legend Mike Tyson heaped raise on UFC superstar Conor McGregor this week for his appearance in the boxing ring in defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2017, but Nate Diaz has taken issue with his . Francis fought one of the most feared men on the planet when he met Mike Tyson in a non-title fight at Manchester's . THERE is no love lost between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. The realities of time and gravity prevent us from ever witnessing a Fury vs. Muhammad Ali, or a Fury vs. Manny Pacquiao. That's a roughly 70-pound weight difference, and it's all muscle. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, hed be able to take his kids to school by himself. Money did not even flinch and instead smiled and awkwardly hugged Tyson - who makes a comeback to the ring this Saturday against Roy Jones Jr. "Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself. Mike had a response for the ages. I dont think he should fight a f****** cruiserweight. 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. He needs to fight a guy at more of his weight division, 155-pounds or 160-pounds.. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Most of us like to work out at home even as the COVID pandemic is fading in some countries 81% of people under the age of 40 in a study FightCamp cites and buying smart equipment is one way to keep people motivated and involved. "Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. . World's sexiest volleyballer sprawls on bed to show off curves in lingerie shoot, Tragedy as Shaq Barrett's daughter Arrayah, 2, 'drowns in family pool', NFL Network host peed on live TV during draft as fans joke 'that's ruff', Rachel Bush leaves little to imagination in zebra-print bikini, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Mike Tyson, centre, and Floyd Mayweather, right, have shared a feud for over 20 years, Initially, Tyson and Mayweather were friends and shared a mutual respect for one another, Tyson believes Mayweather played a part in a police raid on his Las Vegas home after he was accused of kidnapping and sexual assault, In 2015 Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer of all time, Tyson called Mayweather "delusional" for his boast, Tyson is adamant he could batter Mayweather, Mayweather would face dirty tactics if he ever fought Tyson. He had 50. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? The footage seems to show the incident ending in a jovial fashion but that illusion was shattered a year later when Tyson slammed Mayweather for suggesting he was the greatest boxer of all time. [Logan is] a 190-pounder. At 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 metres) tall and weighing about 218 pounds (99 kg), Tyson was short and squat and lacked the classic heavyweight boxer's appearance, but his surprising quickness and aggressiveness in the ring overwhelmed most of his opponents. "I would be mean, I would be dirty. Davis has his own company, while Garcia looks set to follow after having his problems with Oscar De La Hoya. It's being accepted by the people. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. You can't it's almost impossible to fight him clean.". Although Mayweather estimates he earned $30million just from advertising on his shorts alone, there are those who fear he is tarnishing his legacy with these kind of bouts.

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