Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner. "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. And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. 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. As with most fighters Tyson was never the same after his time away from professional boxing,but he was still great.So we have a man in Floyd Mayweather who was the true Champ in 5 weight class's. The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. Without further ado,ladies and gentlemen:Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. But is it a good or bad thing? 'Win the first contact, I . 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 . Mike Tyson has been one of the worlds most intimidating men since the 1980s, but he was unable to frighten Floyd Mayweather when they met up at an event in late 2014. Mbappe changes tune on who is better between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ron. Tyson said: We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him. You can't fight him clean. 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. Mayweather's career was just starting to take off as Tyson's was beginning to wind down, and there was never any boxing rivalry being in two different weight divisions. That long-awaited superfight grossed $112 million dollars, and is one of the largest boxing events in history. With its massive fight purses, hyped encounters, cool nicknames and exciting matches, "the sweet science"continues to allure countless spectators and competitors. "Thats what this business is about. He immediately set out to capture all of the Heavyweight belts and become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. 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. Meanwhile,Encyclopedia Britannica puts Tysons weight as an active competitor in the 218-pound region. You cant its almost impossible to fight him clean.. 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. His defense of cutting off the ring as he bobbed and weved his way in. "This is bad for boxing. His rematch with Evander Holyfield and return against Peter McNeely also cracked the top ten. Thats a roughly 70-pound weight difference, and its all muscle. 'Iron Mike's last exhibition boxing match was against Roy Jones Jr. on Triller Fight Club in November 2020. 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. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. Mike Tyson says Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still better than today's boxers; boxing is 'jealous' of Jake Paul and Logan Paul Liam Happe 1 min read GettyImages Watch live and classic boxing on DAZN Tyson and his "Legends Only" brand have, along with Mayweather and YouTubers, been bringing extra eyes onto the sport. Mike being Mike, he did a right hook impression at his best friend before hugging him - God knows the exchange the two had. Following the completion of his career, Floyd Mayweather proclaimed himself to be TBE The Best Ever. Tyson threw a fist towards Mayweather before giving him a hug. Truth be told, they could really do with an exhibition fight in Vegas to settle it once and for all. 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. 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). His unusual friendship with American ex-basketball player, Trevor Smith's death at just 33 years old was tragic. View our online Press Pack. MIKE TYSON has hit back at Floyd Mayweather's claims that there are too many belts in boxing. The one thing he hasnt earned, or perhaps not earned enough, is big Mikes respect. Floyd Mayweather did not lose to Logan Paul. Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. In 2015 Tyson and Mayweather crossed paths at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Floyd bounced back and won two in a row over Sanchez to secure his spot in . Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson (2002) Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (2007) Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Alvarez (2013) These boxing matches were some of the most-watched and anticipated bouts back in their day. In live social media rants, Wilder. Floyd Mayweather's house in Las Vegas, Nevada, is worth $10 million. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Mike had a response for the ages. No. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? Read our privacy notice. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Because youd have to do everything to fight him because hes just so good. Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He was fighting like, what? Chavez had 90. The Lions have been instructed to add safety Jessie Bates III as a bold free agency move. With 44 stoppages in 50 wins, many would have Tyson himself as the man atop that list. His record. Who would win? 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. 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. 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. It was well above the 800,000 stated initially by some media outlets. Canelo was too young and he completely destroyed a very game Miguel Cotto. He went undefeated from 1985 to early 1990, and his opponents often feared him so much that they were sometimes afraid to hit him. UK fans avoid latest Floyd Mayweather . News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 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. The boxer also owns a French-styled home in Beverly Hills worth around $25.5 million and an $18 million luxury mansion in Miami, Florida. Against whoever was in the rankings. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. Eight times a year? He made this bold claim based on the fact that he retired undefeated with a perfect record of 50-0, surpassing that of former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano who quit the sport at 49-0. 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Mayweather was in town on Sunday to take part in an exhibition match against former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena - which was far from full on Sunday night as the fight failed to excite boxing fans. ", 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. "Regarding the Fury vs Wilder (II) Pay-Per-View, they don't have the digital numbers yet. Mayweather was recently also surpassed by WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin, however hes now been beaten and is 54-1. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. GQ once asked the former heavyweight champion who would win in a street fight between the pair. Mike Tyson once branded Floyd Mayweather as "very delusional" after he rated himself higher than Muhammad Ali. Date: November 29, . Who could even hope to survive against him in his absolute prime? But will always ( fair or not) be considered at his best at 147lbs or Welterweght. 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. 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Furthermore, the top four are all 'Money'. It's no secret that the Queen of England lives a pretty pampered life. Chavez had 90. Mayweather TKO 1. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. To this day I don't know what was wrong with him as he was flat. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. 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. Veronika Rajek stuns in sports bra as Tom Brady admirer hits the town, Stephen A begs fans to 'relax' as they slam 'disrespectful' exchange with Qerim, Olivia Dunne and LSU teammate have fans 'falling onto their knees', Spiranac reveals whether shell post nude pics as she recalls naked photo leak, 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 cant take his kids alone to school by himself. - Quora Answer (1 of 34): Mayweather is a points fighter. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man believes his team has overachieved this season. The former footballer did not expect that when he woke up on SundayGary Neville/Instagram. The style he deploys its really difficult to beat him in that particular style, Tyson said, before revealing how hed do it: I would be mean, I would be dirty. "I've proven a lot of people wrong. Tyson, a two-time heavyweight champion, is just way too. Like every sport, pro wrestling has its share of goofy bloopers. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didn't exist, and both fought in the same division?