Tag: Mike Tyson

By Norm Frauenheim- Mike Tyson wants to fight four-rounders. So, does Evander Holyfield.  I’ll let you figure out where that leads. The public imagination is...

This Tuesday, April 7, will be a night of heavyweight legends on ESPN2 when the network airs a special programming lineup featuring classic heavyweight...

Michael Hunter is on the cusp of huge fights in the Heavyweight division, and in the latest episode of ‘Born Fighter’, Hunter opens up...

New York, September 12, 2019 Star Boxing is bringing heavyweight boxing back to the historical Catskills in Saturday nights "CATSKILLS CLASH II," featuring heavyweight title...

BROOKLYN (May 8, 2019) - When WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder defends his title against mandatory challenger Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale...

By Norm Frauneheim- “Everybody has a plan until you get hit.” -- Mike Tyson A sensible quote from a dysfunctional life in a violent business has...

A short, but murderous puncher, fighting behind a squat, peekaboo style, light heavyweight Alvin “Iron Majik” Varmall Jr. enjoys the comparisons people make between...

Sandy Row native Lewis Crocker has just one thing on his mind when he dips between the ring ropes. Committing carnage! ‘People pay to watch...

NEW YORK (Aug. 4, 2016) – In continuation of the 30th anniversary year of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, the network will feature four of its...

By Norm Frauenheim The birthday was a long shot. Few guessed it would ever happen. Mike Tyson is 50. Buster Douglas probably faced smaller odds...

NEW YORK (June 1, 2016) – Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will be honored during the month of June as SHOWTIME Sports airs...

By Norm Frauenheim- Nearly twelve years have come and gone since Andre Ward won America’s last Olympic gold medal in boxing, yet there’s a sense...

New York, NY (February 17, 2016) – MSG Networks (NYSE: MSGN) continues the special 20-part television event “The Garden’s Defining Moments” presented by SAP...

“I never in my life would've ever thought about somebody biting my ear." Evander Holyfield reflects on his first WBA Heavyweight title defense against Mike Tyson who was disqualified for a controversial act during the third round of their rematch. Enter the perspective of the 'The Real Deal' in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

NEW YORK (Jan. 28, 2016) – SHOWTIME Sports® is commemorating 30 years of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING with a year-long celebration that will highlight the...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 20, 2016 – One of the most iconic athletes of all time is coming to EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2....

In 1990 Evander Holyfield was the mandatory contender for the Heavyweight Title then held by Mike Tyson. Though Tyson's title defense was overdue,...

The next documentary from ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 series will be “Chasing Tyson,” premiering on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at...

The next documentary from ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 series will be “Chasing Tyson,” premiering on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at...

World-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rarely swaps the squared circle of the MGM Grand or Madison Square Garden for a Danish ring but...

Evander Holyfield tells Michael Moorer and Wladimir Klitschko the story about the Tyson fight after Klitschko grabs his ear and asks him about it.

LAS VEGAS, NV. -- Superstar heavyweight LENNOX LEWIS, the last undisputed heavyweight champion and who won an Olympic gold medal with a victory over...

LAS VEGAS, NV (August 6, 2015) -- The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame will unveil its internet radio station, iNVBH, as part of...

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (July 31, 2015) -- Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson became the latest mega-star to announce that he will attend the third...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 15th, 2015) – The heart of boxing in the northeast used to beat the loudest in Philadelphia, where ring warriors such...

By Norm Frauenheim- A week-long celebration of the 25-year anniversary of Buster Douglas’ upset of Mike Tyson is a revealing look at where boxing...

By Bart Barry-- SAN ANTONIO - This column was supposed to be about a live theatrical performance by Mike Tyson, a review of sorts from...

PHOENIX -- Phoenix lightweight Victor Castro (12-0, 6 KOs) is scheduled Saturday night for a six-round main event against Robert Rodriquez (7-4, 3...