The Official Boxing Thread

[RD.]

Pre-determined? Mike still having health issues - as in his ulcer issue that is not fully resolved? Who knows?
But this had nothing to do with Mike simply being 58 yrs old. No way, no how.

This is Mike 4 yrs ago, taking it to a pro boxer (not some wannabe turd from youtube) Start watching at the 2 min mark. Just a few minutes of highlights, watch how Mike works the peek-a-boo style that he made famous with Cus, watch the power behind those body shots, and his relentless inside pursuit of Jones. Constantly on the offensive. Every swing at Jones head was a potential knock out punch. 54 and still a stone cold killer in the ring.

Listen to the 2 fighters speak at the end of the fight. Jones could still barely breathe - Mike sounded like he just walked out from taking a sauna. Mike also landed FAR more punches than Jones, and it should have been a hands down win for him.

This was just 4 yrs ago - Mike was 54 yrs old.

Now listen to Jones regarding that fight. Start at 3:50 mark. Loved the laces to the face comment. Same old Mike @ 54.

 

[tlindsey]

Associates at work asked me if I was going to watch the fight. I told them yes and assumed it would be some bs and it was. It didn't affect me financially because I already have a Netflix account. Felt bad for all those people in that stadium anticipating a good match. Unfortunately it was a clown show lol. Hopefully this will be the last time Mike Tyson will put on boxing gloves.

 

[RD.]

Mike Tyson on X:

"This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you"

 

[RD.]

“This night is not about me. I want to thank the real heroes, the US military, the doctor's, the nurses, the nurses in the ER, the cops, the farmers... all the people that make this world go around.”

Jake Paul