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UFC legend trashes ‘ridiculous’ Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout

BAD MMA News — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:53:07 +0000

When it was announced that Jake Paul would face Gervonta Davis in an exhibition bout, former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier believed that boxing had reached its limit on the ridiculousness scale.

UFC legend trashes ‘ridiculous’ Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout – MMA Weekly

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout ‘signed’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:06:16 +0000

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have signed to box in an exhibition bout in spring 2026. The two signed with CSI SPORTS/FIGHT SPORTS, who will promote the but, but the date and location of the match have yet to be determined

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Mike Tyson’s son delivers verdict on sporting stars like Shaquille O’Neal trying to venture into boxing

BAD MMA News — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:06:37 +0000

Rumors are persisting regarding several huge sporting stars wanting to make the transition over to boxing, led by Shaquille O’Neal . With the news circulating, Mike Tyson ‘s son has weighed in on the situation. Despite the current golden generation of boxing producing countless top stars who could stake a claim at being among the greats, the sport has become something of a circus.

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UFC fighters mourn the death of George Foreman

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:17:45 +0000

It’s a sad day for combat sports fans around the world as news broke of the legendary George Foreman ‘s passing on Friday. Foreman was known for his destructive power inside the ring, scoring 89% of his wins by way of knockout. His career was filled with notable moments, but arguably his most memorable were his demolishing wins over Joe Frazier and his first-ever career loss which came at the hands of Muhammad Ali . George Foreman will be remembered for much more than just the ability he showcased when lacing up his bright red boxing gloves

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Boxing legend George Foreman passes away at 76, Dana White and Mike Tyson react

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:19:52 +0000

The family of legendary boxer George Foreman confirmed late Friday night that the former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist has passed away at 76. Foreman died in a Houston hospital but the cause of death remains undisclosed. Foreman had a Hall of Fame boxing career that spanned 30 years from 1967 to 1997. He retired from competition at age 48 after becoming the oldest world heavyweight titleholder at age 46. He won his first amateur boxing match in 1967 by knockout. He went on to win a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. He captured the world heavyweight boxing title in 1973 by knocking out the then-undefeated Joe Frazier. Perhaps most famous for his 1974 ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight against Muhammad Ali where Ali coined the “rope-a-dope” strategy to emerge victorious. Foreman fought 81 times amassing a record of 76-5 with 68 wins by knockout. “Our hearts are broken.

Boxing legend George Foreman passes away at 76, Dana White and Mike Tyson react – MMA Weekly

Floyd Mayweather deems Jake Paul fight ‘too easy’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:32:21 +0000

Jake Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing ring but Floyd Mayweather isn’t too impressed with the influencer. Whether you love him or hate him, ‘The Problem Child’ has been one of the biggest names in the sport over the past few years. His ability to keep people interested and promote his fights is nothing short of exceptional, but not everybody is impressed by the controversial YouTuber

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Mike Tyson splashes $13million on himself following record-breaking Jake Paul fight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:44:33 +0000

Mike Tyson hasn’t taken his defeat against Jake Paul too hard. Two months following the fight, news has surfaced that the boxing icon has been enjoying his money, managing to spend a significant $13million on a single purchase. Whether or not his legacy has been stained, Tyson is comfortable with the YouTuber likely being the final bout of his career . Not only did both men make a staggering amount of money for their fight, but they also broke several combat sports records and were the first of what will likely be many live events of its type to be aired on Netflix. In the months following the record-breaking clash, news has surfaced of Mike Tyson’s extravagant spending. According to The Palm Beach Post, Tyson has opened his wallet to purchase a new property in the Delray Beach area in Florida

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Mike Tyson looks almost unrecognizable weeks after Jake Paul fight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:50:53 +0000

It didn’t take long for Mike Tyson to revert to the retired life. Just three weeks after his record-breaking fight against Jake Paul , the boxing icon looked almost unrecognizable. Despite many tuning in hoping to see a vintage Tyson performance, the 58-year-old came up short when he collided with the controversial YouTuber. While he was unable to roll back the years to overcome his far younger opponent, some serious allegations have been launched toward the event. Many believe the fight was staged , with some claiming that the combat sports legend was pulling his punches .

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Mike Tyson responds to Jake Paul fight fixing allegations

BAD MMA News — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:36:45 +0000

Following last time’s lackluster clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson , many fans questioned the fight’s legitimacy . Since taking the sport seriously and garnering more attention than ever, ‘The Problem Child’ has had constant cheating allegations thrown his way. Those fixing claims have only strengthened with time and are arguably bigger than ever after his most recent win. Fans tuned in to Netflix in anticipation of seeing the Mike Tyson of old put on a show. Instead, they were treated to a 58-year-old retired boxer who looked every bit his age

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Mike Tyson responds to Jake Paul fight fixing allegations

BAD MMA News — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:36:45 +0000

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