Aussie expat launches ambitious bid to host Mike Tyson fight in Thailand

[Matzzon]

28 minutes ago, Captain Monday said:

If I burned a crack pipe AND snorted a freeway you could kick my ass and I would feel no pain

for 12 hours. Then I would die.

What is your problem?

[Tingnongnoi]

6 hours ago, UbonThani said:

He's not some punk, he's one of the greats. 53 is the new 43. People r fitter and stronger now.

And how many 53 year olds are currently rank or have ever held titles? His last fight 15 years ago and he quit against a journeyman, with no desire to fight anymore. He was one of the great yes, but those days long gone, it’s not a rocky movie. 53 is ancient for a boxer

[mr mr]

5 hours ago, Captain Monday said:

Thanks I didn't know that, about the heels. I thought they moved with agility.

I guess I was wrong. Remembered the ear bite, What I forgot is Tyson is a convicted rapist. For that alone he should be banned from Thailand.

ladies and gentleman this is captain coo coo speaking i'll be your pilot for today. 

[Tingnongnoi]

5 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

Very good!

 

Did you see the Teddy Atlas one? Talks a bit about Tyson in that

[UbonThani]

5 hours ago, Tingnongnoi said:

And how many 53 year olds are currently rank or have ever held titles? His last fight 15 years ago and he quit against a journeyman, with no desire to fight anymore. He was one of the great yes, but those days long gone, it’s not a rocky movie. 53 is ancient for a boxer

Rather negative

I want to see him fight

If u dont then dont

[UbonThani]

10 hours ago, Captain Monday said:

Thanks I didn't know that, about the heels. I thought they moved with agility.

I guess I was wrong. Remembered the ear bite, What I forgot is Tyson is a convicted rapist. For that alone he should be banned from Thailand.

So why comment if you dont follow these sports?

 

MT guys sit back so they can kick. Mma guys move fast.

 

 

[harrycallahan]

The Rumble in the Jungle

The Thriller in Manila

The Schlock in Bangkok

[Borzandy]

15 hours ago, Captain Monday said:

Tyson is 53. Put him in the ring with a decent 16 year old Muay Thai kid Mike would get knocked out.

You should try....and get surprised

[hobobo]

16 hours ago, giddyup said:

In an ambulance.

Or a coffin, more like...

[DLock]

Won't happen Thailand.

 

Middle East countries will pay top $$$ for this event.

 

Could be a $50million split payday for the right opponent (probably Holyfield) and marketed with an undercard of other legends in different weights.

[bust]

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[Cabradelmar]

Tyson will never fight anyone, ever again. He's a boxer so any other discipline, he gets beat anyway, most likely. Maybe Dana White COULD make Tyson a $$$ UFC payday, not some Aussie in THA for 2nd tier money. 

[tandor]

17 hours ago, keith101 said:

I am a huge boxing fan but wouldn't pay 1 satang to go and see this Ahole fight after biting off an ear .

 

And as a convicted rapist should not be allowed into Thailand .

 

 

agree!..lock up your daughters and your box of pigs ears.

[generealty]

The recent training video shown on Youtube shows Tyson as very fast and powerful still. Against the likes of Tyson Fury or other top contenders his stamina may prove his downfall, but against any average Joe-he looks like he would knock them out as usual.

[steven100]

is joe frazier still boxing 

[HashBrownHarry]

8 hours ago, Tingnongnoi said:

Did you see the Teddy Atlas one? Talks a bit about Tyson in that

No, will have a look for it tho - thx.

[GlassWayOverHalfFull]

Some of the most horrible, self-defeatist, negative people in the world hide in this forum. Many with thousands of posts. Trying to mask the misery of their lives with poisonous jibes and pathetic attempts at humour.

 

I'd love to watch him do a 3 round exhibition. Add to the card some Asian professional fighters making their way up the respective ladders, maybe even the odd top-tier Muay Thai fight. It would be a fantastic evening of pugilistic action that we don't get regularly in Thailand. 

 

 

[UbonThani]

5 minutes ago, GlassWayOverHalfFull said:

Some of the most horrible, self-defeatist, negative people in the world hide in this forum. Many with thousands of posts. Trying to mask the misery of their lives with poisonous jibes and pathetic attempts at humour.

And older than Tyson as well. Just jealous he's got power. They have trouble picking up a beer.

[AgMech Cowboy]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Tyson, arguably the most feared fighter in heavyweight boxing history,

He did have a fearsome bite.

[spidermike007]

Tyson is a really good guy. He has made some mistakes, but he has more than made amends for them. That is all you can ask of a decent man. He is hugely entertaining, very funny, clever, and charming. I would love to see a show like this. Of course it would not be highly competitive, as he is 53. But, he has great entertainment value, and I enjoy seeing him do well at this stage of his life. 

 

I never believed the rape charges. He was set up. The fact that he was convicted by a jury means very little to me. The US judicial system is hugely unreliable. "Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! This was the shocking verdict handed down by 12 jurors when found ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson guilty of rape. But was Tyson, dubbed "the baddest man on the planet," really guilty or was he railroaded into prison by a scorned lover, an inept defense counsel, an overzealous prosecutor, a pro-prosecution judge, and an out-of-control jury that simply guessed at his guilt? I am 99% sure that is what happened. 

 

This is a quote from a relatively recent interview on the subject, which is very accurate, with regard to the US justice system. "I didn’t have a good image at the time and was very foul-mouthed. It’s just stereotypes. If you’re big, black, and strong, you’re a rapist; if you’re smart and Jewish, you’re a tax cheat; if you’re an Italian in a nice suit, you’re a gangster; if you’re a Latino, you’re having a bunch of babies and making money off welfare. These are stereotypes, and we get convicted in this country based on these stereotypes.”

 

Biting off part of Holyfield's ear was dumb. He claims it was in response to a head butt, at the time. He has acknowledged that he was out of line, and apologized to Evander, who accepted the apology as the gracious man he is. We all mess up from time to time. This guy came from the ghetto, to world fame, and that can mess with a man's head. But he has represented himself well, since his boxing years, and many would love to see him again. 

Edited May 15, 2020 by spidermike007

[jomtienisgood]

19 hours ago, Grumpy John said:

The problem for the promoter maybe to find an age appropriate opponent for grandpa Mike.  I guess they will be spending a lot of time surveying Nursing homes. 

 Will he need a work-permit? 555555

[Mick501]

20 hours ago, keith101 said:

I am a huge boxing fan but wouldn't pay 1 satang to go and see this Ahole fight after biting off an ear .

 

And as a convicted rapist should not be allowed into Thailand .

 

 

Tyson made his mistakes, but that rape trial was a farce.  He was represented by Don Kings non criminal lawyer.   Evidence from two girls who said that the victim was all over him and wanted to bonk him was excluded.  Plenty info around about it if you're have any interest beyond the cursory.

 

As for Evander, awesome fighter, but serial head butter.  No doubt he was on top, but had thrown plenty of head butts in that fight too.  Disgraceful act by Tyson, but not completely unprovoked.

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, sprq said:

What's the loser's prize money? I'm up for it. First round knockout and off to the bank.

More like the hospital... 

[Peter HM]

the Dean & Tyson picture seems photoshopped. looks unreal.

 

[Greg O]

Recommend taking him on bare fisted. It'll be over much quicker. Don't forget to notify next of kin so they can send your winnings..

[Tingnongnoi]

5 hours ago, UbonThani said:

Rather negative

I want to see him fight

If u dont then dont

not negative, just realistic, if he's coming back for a 3 round exhibition for charity all good, I would watch with no expectations, but people posting he could get his titles back and be top ten again sorry but aint ever going to happen.

[Docno]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

has earmarked Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium as a potential venue

I love the use of the word, "earmarked", in an article about Mike Tyson

[secosteve]

Those pictures of the guy with Tyson and De La Hoya look a bit dodgy, looks like an app has been used.

[DLock]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

is joe frazier still boxing 

 

Well, he's in a box....if that counts.

[secosteve]

Those pictures of the guy with Tyson and DeLa Hoya look a bit dodgy, looks like someone's picture has been inserted.