He did not hold back. Video: Mike Tyson discussing Floyd Mayweather as the GOAT The clip is taken from Tyson's 2019 Hotboxin' podcast in which he says: "Floyd's a great fighter, don't get me wrong. "[I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.". April 30, 2015, 9:40 PM. But heavyweight great Tyson disagrees and made a forceful argument that Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez - who at one point had an 87-0 record - and Sugar Ray Robinson both have more impressive stats. The man who sent Floyd Mayweather Jr. down that day was a boxing legend called Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mike Tyson's Response When Asked If He Could Beat Floyd Mayweather In A The 'Baddest Man on the Planet' responded: "It would be tough to beat him. "I would fight a guy like Floyd differently if he was a heavyweight," Tyson told the Wall Street Journal in 2013. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not as big as you'd think . Mike Tyson Questions Floyd Mayweather's 'GOAT - SPORTbible You signed to fight me, there's no quarter. And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. Sensors in the gloves track your workout, punches, and intensity. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. And Sam got up to 180, or 30 pounds of muscle more than Floyd, to manage the feats Continue Reading 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. He managed to tie boxing's all-time record. Mayweather's 50-0 pro ledger means that he officially retired in 2017 with the longest perfect record in the sport, beating Rocky Marciano's iconic 49-0. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 1. Its not often in todays game that we see two fighters in their prime, undefeated and powerful knockout punchers, colliding in their primes. Thats going to be addictive and fun, making a game out of getting fit, especially with friends. According to Daniel Marland of Sport Bible, this happened in 2001, in a match against Carlos Hernandez. It didn't take long for Tyson to make . 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. He cant take his kids alone to school by himself. The former heavyweight champion did not hold back. In the end, after a unanimous 12 round decision, Mayweather won and walked away from the fight with a 49-0 record. Mike had a response for the ages. Pertheir Boxrec statistics,Tyson is 5'10" and Mayweather 5'8", but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tyson's. Eight times a year? the former heavyweight champ -- who last fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 -- tells TMZ Sports he's still open to fighting again if the price is right. 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. Boxing never has too many belts because every time its a championship fight, its more money for the fighter," Tyson is reported to have said by Essentially Sports. Two weeks later, Tyson predicted the fight wouldn't be one-sided. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). As SunSport reveals, it's not the first time these two have had a difference of opinion. 'Boxing belts obsolete' as Davis vs Garcia equals Mike Tyson PPV "[I would] kick Floyd's a*** there wouldn't even be no match.". The only fighter in history to beat heavyweights 50 pounds heavier than him was Sam Langford, who was one of the strongest men, and best punchers, to ever set foot in a ring. As SunSport reveals, it's not the first time these two have had a difference of opinion. When the interviewer said he would back Tyson in the fight, 'Iron' Mike responded: "Thank you. The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar has previously slated Mayweather for suggesting that he was a better boxer than the legendary Muhammad Ali. Bleacher Report cited that Mayweather had earned $180 million for his match against the Filipino Senator. If that makes Mayweather. 'Iron Mike' believes that because there's more belts on offer, the fighters have a better opportunity at making larger sums of cash. The FightCamp system uses smart boxing gloves and a punching bag along with core and aerobic fitness movements to give users a full-body workout, a means to improve their self-defense capability, and possibly even work off some aggression and tension. 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. Even in retirement when he has taken his place among those legends, Iron Mike still appears irked whenever icons of the sport are disrespected. Who is Julius Francis? The former British heavyweight champion who To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'. "It's almost impossible to fight him clean. Inside Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather's 22-year feud as war of words Hes a very small, scared man.. Recently, he got the chance to talk about his upcoming fight with none other than Mike Tyson. 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. "Listen, Sugar Ray Robinson had 47 fights, he lost one, and he had a 78-fight winning streak. John Gotti III Warns Mayweather: You Signed To Fight Me - It's Kill or I think thats a heavyweight. But Tyson wasn't having it - and didn't mince his words when he heard Mayweather's boast about himself. "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. Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as you'd think. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. Against whoever was in the rankings. Historically, Mike Tyson's private life might be a bit of a mess, and he has been involved in some extremely unsavory antics that have caused him trouble with the law. Floyd Mayweather stands accused of clinging to Gervonta Davis coattails despite the pair splitting before the lightweights latest Pay Per View. 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Mike Tyson rips Floyd Mayweather over 'greatest ever' talk - Yahoo Sports Back in 2001, Mike claims that Floyd instructed a female to file a police report stating Tyson had kidnapped and raped her in his home. GQ once asked the former heavyweight champion who would win in a street fight between the pair. I think hed make more money if he fought Pacquiao again. What the f*** is he doing? This is a super fight. Logan Paul Finally Responds To Mike Tyson Over Fight - SPORTbible Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. BOXING LEGEND Floyd Mayweather will fight YouTuber Logan Paul on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Tyson was capable of amazing defenseandflurries of lightning-quick punch combinationsthat were so fast and strong, the match was sometimes over before the last few hits had even landed. 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. Smart Fitness Startup FightCamp Raises $90M From Mike Tyson, Floyd He went undefeated from 1985 to early 1990, and his opponents often feared him so much that they were sometimes afraid to hit him. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. For the fighters, however, it was well worth it. 9 Mike Tyson,. This is about who wants the crown. 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. But the stunt did not faze 'Money' Mayweather who laughed it off and proceeded to awkwardly hug the heavyweight icon. "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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. In 2019, Boxing and Kickboxing classes had 33 percent more participation than cycling classes in the USA, Harley Miller, Founder and Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital said in a statement. The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. 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. He needs to fight a guy at more of his weight division, 155-pounds or 160-pounds.. "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? Mike Tyson has claimed Floyd Mayweather's perfect, 50-0 record doesn't make him boxing's greatest - and pointed out two boxers with superior records than Mayweather. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him," he said. The 55-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion said he is ready to return to the ring in February. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Khabib reveals to Mike Tyson why he turned down $100m Floyd Mayweather "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him []. He lost one, then he had a 78-fight winning streak. Davis vs Garcia represented the first million-seller PPV since Mike Tyson vs Peter McNeeley in the mid-1990s to take place without a world title. Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr., Christy Martin among boxing legends honored . The first such joint boxing PPV came in 2002 for the heavyweight championship fight between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson, an HBO/Showtime event that set revenue records. Biggest earning boxing matches ever, including Floyd Mayweather's 678m You can't fight this guy clean. Mayweather held his hand out to shake but Tyson ignored and it threw a punch at the middleweight champ - deliberately missing his face by just inches. So Tyson - a keen boxing historian - is correct that both multiweight world champions put together far longer unbeaten runs than Mayweather. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. just bulked up bigtime for the increasingly competitive smart fitness battles. Mayweather vs Logan Paul predictions: Mike Tyson and boxing - The Sun Speaking on his Hotboxin podcast back in 2019, Tyson said: Floyds a great fighter, dont get me wrong. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'. 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. Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". John Koetsier is a journalist, analyst, author, and speaker. Mike Tyson Claims Floyd Mayweather Set Him Up In His 2001 Rape Case He's a little scared man. "Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. Mike Tyson believes Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao - ESPN Mike Tyson wasn't having any of Floyd Mayweather being - GiveMeSport "Thats what this business is about. A rags-to-riches story, who also doubled as a cautionary tale of the predatory nature of boxing promoters . He made this bold claim based on the fact that he. 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. Mike Tyson has always been a boxing historian and, in many previous interviews, often paid tribute to the greats who preceded him. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. Its the case of the two best fighters in the division making this happen.. In 2014, Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. Still, everything is not lost. The 43-year-old Floyd is actually 'fighting' again in February, as he steps in the ring with YouTuber Logan Paul. 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. Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". Floyd Mayweather's decision to fight Logan Paul left fellow boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson bemused. 'Iron Mike' believes that because there's more belts on offer, the fighters have a better opportunity at making larger sums of cash. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: Is It a Fight? 'It's Entertainment A smart fighter would have made him suffer, made him starve. [Logan is] a 190-pounder. I believe when [Logan] was hitting him, he was hurting him a little bit because hes not a 160-pound guy. 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And in an interview with ShoBox, the same question was asked - this time the setting being a ring. 4 Mike Tyson threw a fake punch at Floyd Mayweather in 2014 Credit: YouTube / ESNEWS 4 The pair have been on bad terms since 2001 Credit: YouTube / ESNEWS But its a testimony to my respect for Gervonta as a fighter. However, Garcias prediction came true regarding a career-defining night for both. The 26-year-old YouTuber surprised many. 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 . "Plus they gotta go through each other Its good to have three champions because then everybody can get paid Everybody makes money. But this was not the case in 2014, when the two met on stage at a boxing event. MIKE TYSON and Floyd Mayweather have been on bad terms ever since 2001. Hes a very small, scared man.. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. A Look Back at Mike Tyson's Fastest Knockouts - Sportscasting Watch Mike Tyson throw huge punch at enemy Floyd Mayweather Jr but Hes a little scared man. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. In 2014, Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Mayweather was always clear about what he was selling, even if it wasn't . He wasnt picking, it was, Whoever you want, come on.'. 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"Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Why either was present during the build-up is a mystery, as its unclear if they were even getting a slice of the purse. Connected fitness startup FightCamp just bulked up bigtime for the increasingly competitive smart fitness battles. 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. He didn't want to pick a winner, but did say that this fight would be a close contest. However, Tyson has praised his fellow boxing legend and even claimed on one occasion Mayweather is the best "fighter in the last hundred years of boxing.". I had to accept a lot of stipulations, but my power comes from within and from above. "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. Mayweather held his hand out to shake but Tyson ignored and it threw a punch at the middleweight champ - deliberately missing his face by just inches. The fight reportedly generated a revenue of $600 million. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul fight results, takeaways: Boxing is The problem is that, well, there's a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. I think he should continue fighting guys his own weight. "You can't beat him if you're a neophyte in that particular realm.". THERE is no love lost between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. The two boxing legends have struggled to see eye-to-eye - building up a feud that's lasted over two decades. 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;}}Published18:24,04 September 2020 BST.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated18:25,04 September 2020 BST, Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes that Floyd Mayweather wouldn't beat him in a dream fight, but he admitted that it would "be tough to beat him.". Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (born February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer. Davis has his own company, while Garcia looks set to follow after having his problems with Oscar De La Hoya. This is a fight Ive wanted for a long time. Despite Mayweather's bold statement, Tyson believes he could batter Floyd. Davis sold over one million PPVs alongside Ryan Garcia, the most in his career. We came together and conquered the poison stopping boxing from making the biggest fights. And on one occasion 'Iron' Mike said he would have to be 'mean and dirty' inside the ring against 'Money.'. During this whole journey, I put boxing first and the fans first. Mike Tyson launched Tyson Pro boxing apparel on April 21. This is, of course, a handy trait for a pro boxer. Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win. Unfortunately, the sport is so full of legendary competitors from all ages and weight classes that we only get to see a small fraction of all the legendary matchups available. You can't fight him clean. "I'm good with it now You can forgive, but you have to remember," he added. The 53-year-old hit back at claims made by Mayweather that he was a better fighter than . 190-pounds to me is a heavyweight. Well, I'd like to fight him as long as he's 140lbs and I'm 200lbs [laughs]. Boxing is an extremely well-documented sport, and we know just about everything about its top competitors and their styles. Watch Mike Tyson throw huge punch at enemy Floyd Mayweather Jr but 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. You can't it's almost impossible to fight him clean.". "Thats what this business is about. Tyson could never prove Mayweather's involvement and later admitted he was over it. However, instead of accepting it, Tyson threw a pretend right hook inches from Mayweather's torso before giving him a hug.