Just when you thought heavyweight boxing sucked...

Karros270 · 02-09-2004, 02:26 PM

Mike Tyson gets ready for another comeback.

From the AP:

Mike Tyson may be getting ready to get back in the ring for the first time in more than a year.

The manager Tyson fired just a few months ago says he is exploring a possible fight for May or June for the former heavyweight champion, who is mired in debt and in bankruptcy proceedings.

Shelly Finkel said he and Tyson have reunited and that Tyson wants to fight again. Tyson hasn't fought since last February, when he stopped Clifford Etienne in 49 seconds.

Showtime network executive Jay Larkin said he is in talks with Finkel for a Tyson fight on June 5. Tyson has fought mainly on Showtime in recent years.

The June 5 date is the same one Oscar De La Hoya said he will fight on in his next bout. De La Hoya fights on HBO.

Finkel said the 37-year-old Tyson has been working out with a bodyguard, but does not have a trainer yet.

Gastric ReFlux · 02-09-2004, 02:32 PM

Remember when the world seemed perfect and Mike was married to Robin Givens?

Wilt · 02-09-2004, 02:44 PM

The amazing thing is that people will still pay money to watch him box.

KurtBevacqua · 02-09-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Wilt
The amazing thing is that people will still pay money to watch him box.

Actually I'm waiting for him to begin his next career on "Fear Factor." If the man is willing to bite off a man's ear then eat another man's children, I think he'd have no problems with a bowl full of grubworms.

matskralc · 02-09-2004, 02:47 PM

Don't worry. Heavyweight boxing still sucks.

fantom1979 · 02-09-2004, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
Remember when the world seemed perfect and Mike was married to Robin Givens?

ronsantohof · 02-10-2004, 12:43 AM

Whatever happened to any of those people? Robin Givens had a better career than any of them.

rallymonkey1982 · 02-10-2004, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by matskralc
Don't worry. Heavyweight boxing still sucks.

With Tyson, it doesn't suck. It bites.

woody5254 · 02-10-2004, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by ronsantohof
Whatever happened to any of those people? Robin Givens had a better career than any of them.

Not true Data from the Goonies/Short Round from the Temple of Doom was on there for a couple of years as well.

003 · 02-10-2004, 11:25 AM

This story belongs in this thread too.

I heard on the radio that George Foreman wants to make a one-time fight this year. He wants to climb in the ring one more time while he is 55 years old. It's been 7 years since he lost Shannon Briggs (who?).

Maybe he could fight Larry Holmes.

02-09-2004, 02:26 PM	#1
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	Just when you thought heavyweight boxing sucked... Mike Tyson gets ready for another comeback. From the AP: Mike Tyson may be getting ready to get back in the ring for the first time in more than a year. The manager Tyson fired just a few months ago says he is exploring a possible fight for May or June for the former heavyweight champion, who is mired in debt and in bankruptcy proceedings. Shelly Finkel said he and Tyson have reunited and that Tyson wants to fight again. Tyson hasn't fought since last February, when he stopped Clifford Etienne in 49 seconds. Showtime network executive Jay Larkin said he is in talks with Finkel for a Tyson fight on June 5. Tyson has fought mainly on Showtime in recent years. The June 5 date is the same one Oscar De La Hoya said he will fight on in his next bout. De La Hoya fights on HBO. Finkel said the 37-year-old Tyson has been working out with a bodyguard, but does not have a trainer yet.

02-09-2004, 02:44 PM	#3
Wilt Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: in the paint Posts: 179	The amazing thing is that people will still pay money to watch him box. __________________ Blank until I can find my tripping penguin again!

02-09-2004, 02:47 PM	#5
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	Don't worry. Heavyweight boxing still sucks. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

02-10-2004, 12:43 AM	#7
ronsantohof Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dermot, KS Posts: 197	Whatever happened to any of those people? Robin Givens had a better career than any of them. __________________ Guilt or innocence, that's not my job. It's my duty to pick up scum-sucking punks like yourself who are accused of a crime. A jury of twelve really stupid people who are easily swayed by rich, fat-cat, slimy lawyers, who'll do anything but tell the truth, will sit in judgment of you. It's as American as a burrito. Eschew obfuscation.

02-10-2004, 11:25 AM	#10
003 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Three Rivers Posts: 12	This story belongs in this thread too. I heard on the radio that George Foreman wants to make a one-time fight this year. He wants to climb in the ring one more time while he is 55 years old. It's been 7 years since he lost Shannon Briggs (who?). Maybe he could fight Larry Holmes. __________________ 3 is me Ladies and Gentleman, take my advice...pull down your pants and slide on the ice - Dr. Sidney Freedman

02-09-2004, 02:32 PM	#2
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Remember when the world seemed perfect and Mike was married to Robin Givens?