I tested the FightCamp smart boxing system for Forbes just a few months ago and interviewed co-founder and former U.S. national team boxer Tommy Duquette: While the celebrity fight champion investor list is impressive and hugely important for marketing the bulk of the $90 million investment likely came, however, from venture capital firms New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Connect Ventures. Mike Tyson Goes Off on Floyd Mayweather for Saying He's Better Than LAS VEGAS - Never one to holster an opinion, Mike Tyson had a distinct take - some would call it scalding hot - on Floyd Mayweather's assertion that he . Logan Paul is set to face Floyd Mayweather Jr in a boxing match in February of this year. Still, everything is not lost. "It's almost impossible to fight him clean. Now, hypothetically, what would happen if the weight difference didn't exist, and both fought in the same division? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But Tyson wasn't having it - and didn't mince his words when he heard Mayweather's boast about himself. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. GQ once asked the former heavyweight champion who would win in a street fight between the pair. It was harder than Floyd anticipated, I believe. Mike Tyson believes Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao - ESPN Youre great, no doubt about it, but 50-0? 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.". You can't fight this guy clean.". comeback to the ring this Saturday against Roy Jones Jr. his one fantasy fight would be against Mayweather, YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Tyson has even spoken about the incident to Boxing Junkie in the past saying, "Some serious people said it.". You can forgive, but you have to remember.. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather haven't been on the best of terms for years now. Mayweather didn't flinch from Tyson's swing, and bubbling underneath the surface was perhaps some resentment towards one another. Money.. We found a way.. Now, as more consumers adopt the trend as their permanent routine, we have an even greater opportunity to give people a taste of Boxing and Martial Arts culture in their own home.. Tank scored a stunning knockout to declare himself the biggest money maker in the sport. 'Boxing belts obsolete' as Davis vs Garcia equals Mike Tyson PPV Mayweather vs Logan Paul predictions: Mike Tyson and boxing - The Sun Speaking during the promotion of HBO's Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth in 2013, 'Iron' Mike was asked how would he beat Mayweather in a fight. To be a champion, you have to beat the best. Gotti is the next opponent on the exhibition tour of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., the Hall of Fame former five-Features; . Its happening. At 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 metres) tall and weighing about 218 pounds (99 kg), Tyson was short and squat and lacked the classic heavyweight boxer's appearance, but his surprising quickness and aggressiveness in the ring overwhelmed most of his opponents. We spent time with nearly every relevant player in the connected fitness market and found the market to be filled with expensive products and copycats selling into the same affluent audience. But Tyson wasn't having it - and didn't mince his words when he heard Mayweather's boast about himself. View our online Press Pack. Weighing a steady 155lbs for the bout in Miami, which had no official winner and no judges to score the bout, he was dwarfed by his novice opponent at 62 and was considerably heavier. Logan Paul has insisted that Mike Tyson is on his "list" after the boxing legend predicted that Floyd Mayweather would destroy him in their fight. Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champ in history in 1986 at the age of 20, seemed to be channeling some of his own experiences in describing what Mayweather may be facing. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: Why Mike Tyson's Prediction Will Come True Over the years, he has fought fellow Youtuber KSI . It's almost impossible to fight him clean. Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. Forty, lost one, then a 78-fight winning streak, goddamn. The realities of time and gravity prevent us from ever witnessing a Fury vs. Muhammad Ali, or a Fury vs. Manny Pacquiao. Mike Tyson's Response When Asked If He Could Beat Floyd Mayweather In A 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. ", "Don't tell me about you're the greatest fighter with 50-0. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Back in 2015, Mayweather made the typically outlandish claim that he was the greatest boxer in history. Chavez officially did get to 90 fights unbeaten (although his 88th fight was a draw with Pernell Whitaker most felt he deserved to lose). Mike was naturally 60 pounds heavier than Floyd, all of it muscle. 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." The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar has. It didn't take long for Tyson to make . And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. 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;}}Published10:34,08 January 2021 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated10:43,08 January 2021 GMT. 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. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. 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. "Its being accepted by the people. 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. 'What the f*** was he doing?' - How Mike Tyson reacted to Floyd Other notable investors include the startup factory Y Combinator, mobile gaming heavyweight Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen, and Fritz Lanman, CEO of fitness class finder app ClassPass. During this whole journey, I put boxing first and the fans first. A Look Back at Mike Tyson's Fastest Knockouts - Sportscasting Though Tyson competed as a heavyweight, the height difference between him and FloydMayweatherJr. is not as big as you'd think. When the interviewer said he would back Tyson in the fight, 'Iron' Mike responded: "Thank you. 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If that makes Mayweather. 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. 'Iron Mike' believes that because there's more belts on offer, the fighters have a better opportunity at making larger sums of cash. Mike was unequivocal with his response. Francis fought one of the most feared men on the planet when he met Mike Tyson in a non-title fight at Manchester's . Mike was unequivocal with his response. Mayweather recently opened up on another feud - this time with rapper 50 Cent. What the f*** is he doing? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Most Painful Injuries Floyd Mayweather Has Suffered During His He had 50. Its not often in todays game that we see two fighters in their prime, undefeated and powerful knockout punchers, colliding in their primes. Tyson gave a brief synopsis of what occurred the night he . "To say theres one champion and theres 10 guys, how long will it take for the champion to fight the 10 guys? Chavez eventually retired with six official defeats, while American Robinson - widely viewed as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of the 20th century - retired with 19 losses. Mike Tyson Gives Logan Paul Reality Check Regarding Fight Against Floyd Chavez had 90. He'd be tough for anyone to beat him in his weight division. Why either was present during the build-up is a mystery, as its unclear if they were even getting a slice of the purse. "Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. 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. "He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. "I'm good with it now You can forgive, but you have to remember," he added. The FightCamp app offers more than 1,000 classes, drills, and trainings, and there are leaderboards to compare your results with others. However, Garcias prediction came true regarding a career-defining night for both. Mayweather could be seen shaking hands with other well known boxing guests before Tyson rushed up to him. But its a testimony to my respect for Gervonta as a fighter. The trend of novelty fights that Mayweather and Paul are capitalizing on gained momentum in November, when the retired former champions Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. combined age: 105 . The Fight Camp smart boxing fitness system. Up until 2001, the two were believed to be friends - with a relationship formed on their mutual respect for one another. It's being accepted by the people. 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's not really fast: he's really agile. I think [Mayweather] can learn from this one, fight guys more in his own category as far as weight is concerned. "Ok, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Because you'd have to do everything to fight him because he's just so good. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, hed be able to take his kids to school by himself. With, like, 60 knockouts. While Mayweather was a better technical boxer and could quite likely win if it all came down to judges, Tyson would be coming at him fast and hard, and his legendary right hand would be beyond anything Mayweather has had to deal with in his welterweight circles. "It's impossible to fight him clean. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Many people who saw the fight said that it was relatively boring. he is ready to return to the ring in February. Tyson could never prove Mayweather's involvement and later admitted he was over it. With a 50-0 record, 'Money' - widely regarded as one of the best to ever lace up. Who is Julius Francis? The former British heavyweight champion who 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. He said: "Im good with it now. He made this bold claim based on the fact that he. Thats going to be addictive and fun, making a game out of getting fit, especially with friends. On Reddit and Twitter (viaGive Me Sport), people have discussed this fantasy matchup, and both athletes had plenty of boxing fans in their corner. With an undefeated record, it's hard to argue the case. You can forgive, but you have to remember.. You can't it's almost impossible to fight him clean. "Its being accepted by the people. Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Connected fitness startup FightCamp just bulked up bigtime for the increasingly competitive smart fitness battles. World's sexiest volleyballer sprawls on bed to show off curves in lingerie shoot, Tragedy as Shaq Barrett's daughter Arrayah, 2, 'drowns in family pool', NFL Network host peed on live TV during draft as fans joke 'that's ruff', Rachel Bush leaves little to imagination in zebra-print bikini, 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. Tyson and Mayweather's paths crossed at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old YouTuber surprised many. 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. Mayweather didn't flinch from Tyson's swing, and bubbling underneath the surface was perhaps some resentment towards one another. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Two weeks later, Tyson predicted the fight wouldn't be one-sided. 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. He cant take his kids alone to school by himself. Onlookers expected fireworks as Mike made his way down the line, shaking hands with all until he was faced with Mayweather. And Iron Mike nearly took the beef to a whole new level in 2014 when he pretended to punch him on stage. Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul fight results, takeaways: Boxing is Mike Tyson swings at Floyd Mayweather but he doesn't even flinch in Basically, to win the match, Mayweather would have to avoid Tyson's punches for the duration of the fight and, let's face it, what are the chances of that in a boxing ring? "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn't fight him the way they fought him," he said. I was surprised [he didnt do that]. The startup raised a massive $90 million from fighting luminaries like heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson, the undefeated light middleweight boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., legendary UFC champion . A knockout machine who used a peculiar "peek-a-boo" style to dodge in and out of punches while landing his own, he was far faster than a heavyweight should have any right to be, yet punched like a jackhammer and fought with ruthless aggression. Logan Paul has been training in boxing for three years now. 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 News: Mike Tyson Does Not Regard Floyd Mayweather As 'The GOAT' Floyd Mayweather Jr. to earn a record-tying guarantee of $32 million in Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: Is It a Fight? 'It's Entertainment Per their Boxrec statistics, Tyson is 5'10" and Mayweather 5'8", but his 72 reach is actually an inch better than Tyson's. The problem is that, well, there's a reason boxers fight in weight divisions. OK, he cant take his kids to school by himself, and hes talking about hes great? For other inquiries, Contact Us. He managed to tie boxing's all-time record. Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win? - Grunge Iron Mike retired from competitive boxing in 2005, but laced up his gloves again in 2020 for an exhibition bout of his own when he faced Roy Jones Jr. Fight [Manny] Pacquiao again or something, keep in shape. Mike Tyson explains why Floyd Mayweather is NOT boxing's - talkSPORT The Five Biggest Boxing Pay Days In History - Money Inc BOXING LEGEND Floyd Mayweather will fight YouTuber Logan Paul on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The startup raised a massive $90 million from fighting luminaries like heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson, the undefeated light middleweight boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., legendary UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, and current UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. You make the big guy chase you. But this was not the case in 2014, when the two met on stage at a boxing event. For the fighters, however, it was well worth it. Its one of the biggest that boxing has to offer. And YouTuber Logan Paul is sparring again having called Mayweather out - saying he 'would snap the f***er in half'.
