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Over the course of his career, Mike Tyson has gone through numerous ups and downs both inside and outside the ring. However, if he had the power to see into the future, would his essence endure unchanged? Back in 1992, ‘Iron’ Mike was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on rape charges but later released on payroll. He was never the same after release, despite winning five fights in a row.

He was angrier than ever, something that became very clear during the bite-fight incident with Evander Holyfield. During one of the episodes of his Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, the former world champion even revealed that he was scared to face the world after coming out of prison. However, that confession was far from what Mike revealed during the Vault Conference Interview with Patrick Bet-David.

During the interview, Patrick probed the retired champion with an interesting question. He asked, “What questions did you not have the answer to in your early 20s and 30s that later on you got the answer to?” In response, ‘Iron’ Mike revealed that he never expected to make it this long on Earth. So, he lives his life as if it were a gift from God.

“Well, I didn’t think I would live to be this old, so…I yeah, it’s a gift, so I live my life like that,” Mike told Patrick. Mike further elaborated that if he got something for himself – he would buy ten of them and share it with his friends. “If I wanted to get a car, I buy 10 of them for my friends; we just all live like we weren’t going to live long,” said Mike. While Mike might not have expected to live this long, here is why he was scared of the world after being released from prison.

In an episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson from 2022 featuring Luis Rosado, AKA Blue Boy, the former world champion spoke about his experience in prison. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ suggested he was happier inside the confinement of the prison than he was in the ‘savage’ world and feared he would be taken away soon.

“I only did three years. I’m scared to death. I heard the helicopters and everything come because now they’re gonna take me away from my comfortness back to this f**king Savage world, you know, and I was scared. That was really scary,” Mike said during the podcast. Given the fact that things went downhill for the champion after release, his fears weren’t baseless.

The changes he made in his life after he went bankrupt in 2003 are the perfect example of what kept him out of trouble.

The flames of war between Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis continue to ignite as the war of words continues between the two camps. The two have been in intense rivalry even prior to Haney’s bout against Regis Prograis. As Haney prepared to fight for the super lightweight title, Davis fired cryptic shots at him. Interestingly as the fight ended with his dominating victory over Prograis, it was now time for Haney to return the favor.

Both Devin and Bill Haney blasted Tank in the post-fight conference. Moreover, even though he already has a mandatory waiting for him, it seems Haney is interested in fighting Davis next. As the saga continues, Davis decided to unearth the video Shakur Stevenson used to mock Haney’s ascension to the higher-weight division.

After his fight against Vasyl Lomachenko, Haney and Stevenson had a brief interlude of back-and-forth. It looked like the two would end up fighting. However, Stevenson didn’t agree to the purse-split and the fight fell apart. Interestingly, he had shared a recording of a conversation with Bill Haney that revealed his move up in weight.

This had left Bill Haney fuming as he stated, “Today I’m on Shakur’s a*s. He’s a fraud, he’s a fake. He’s around here recording motherf***ers.” In retaliation, he even shared the clip of Stevenson and Haney sparring during which the former tapped out quickly stating, “I’m tired”. This had led to a lot of fans claiming Stevenson is no match for Haney.

Interestingly, Gervonta Davis has now used the exact same clip to mock Bill as well. In the video that surfaced on Twitter, Davis could be seen mocking the way Bill Haney talked. He copied Haney’s manner of saying, “We already ready to go to 40 bro.” This is not the only shot Davis took at them though.

Devin Haney, recently fired verbal shots at Gervonta Davis, accusing him of fear and reluctance to face off. Haney expressed eagerness for about, stating, “Tank is p**sy.. he scared to death of me. He always he say wanna fight when I have a fight lined up already. Well now I’m free! Let’s make it happen.”

In response, Davis vowed retaliation, asserting, “I promise you. Your father gonna cry for what ima do to you and that’s on my dead homie. Ya best bet is to enjoy it while you can.” The tension escalated as both fighters exchanged heated words, setting the stage for a potentially explosive showdown.

In the wake of Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis, WBA Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis fired his shots at Haney and Conor Benn. As per his statements, Benn and Haney are two boxers who have cheated in the sport.

Likewise, after ‘Tank’ tried to ridicule Benn, the latter jabbed the Lightweight champion back with thorny words. In addition, Benn aka ‘The Destroyer’ publicly confirmed an ongoing discussion with Devin Haney about a potential fight.

Of late, the California Commission revealed that Devin Haney rehydrated to 165 lbs for a fight in Super-Lightweight against Regis Prograis after the official weigh-in. In this context, Gervonta Davis took to X and blasted Haney. Additionally, he called out Conor Benn who had earlier failed his VADA test and was positive for clomifene. “Benn was caught cheating and Eddie Hearn was gonna let him fight,” Davis wrote on X.

As soon as the tweet came to Benn’s notice, ‘The Destroyer’ alluded to the fact that there was a domestic violence battery charge against ‘Tank’ Davis. “Dont mention me @Gervontaa in your little cross fire you little dwarf woman beater,” wrote Benn. In a follow-up, Benn suggested Davis was even smaller than ‘The Destroyer’:

Yeah I’m small but that little woman beater @Gervontaa has full length photo on his drivers license,” Benn added. On the other hand, Bill Haney, the father of Devin Haney, reportedly declared that his son has spoken to Conor Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn regarding a potential fight. On that note, Benn further declared that the winner of Benn vs. Haney should face Gervonta Davis.

Conor Benn confirms ongoing discussion with Devin Haney, wants winner to face Davis

In the wake of Devin Haney’s victory over Regis Prograis, Bill Haney openly challenged Gervonta Davis. Declaring they were “available,” Bill urged ‘Tank’ Davis to accept the Haney fight at 140 lbs. However, since ‘Tank’ did not reciprocate, Bill Haney went to the extent of branding the team ‘Tank’ “p***ies.” Since Davis showed zero interest, team Haney is now pursuing a fight with Conor Benn. But, neither Haney nor Benn is done with Davis.

Likewise, after the prospect of Haney vs. Benn became public, ‘The Destroyer’ hoped the winner would face Gervonta Davis in the ring. “Let’s go champ @Realdevinhaney Winner gets the woman beating dwarf @Gervontaa,” Benn proposed.

 

ESPN fired the first shot, but there stood Dan Rafael, watching– boxing’s perennial gunslinger still mans the outpost that many feel, separates fact from fable. Fans joined in rallying the veteran sports journalist as he brought out into the open a reported oversight in the sports network’s news.

Yesterday, ESPN shared an update on a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. The sports network mentioned that an agreement was in order for a March 9 square-up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between the two heavyweight giants. But Wilder’s manager, SFX Entertainment’s Shelly Finkel, seems to have confirmed the contrary. Per the tweet shared by Dan Rafael, Finkel purportedly said, “At this point, there is no deal.

Understandably, many fans weren’t so happy with the development. A few even shared their views about the match eventually turning to fruition.

This fan finds it unbearable to see ESPN devolving into a poor, subpar replica of TMZ. According to the fan, on their part, even TMZ takes care to publish verified news!

Arguing for more conclusive reportage like Dan Rafael’s, the following fan mentioned despising journalists who rush to judgment in the name of page views.

The report on ESPN read, “The sides agreed on the money, sources said, but they both must come out victorious and uninjured in separate bouts Dec. 23 in Saudi Arabia’s capital to finalize a bout that was first discussed in 2019.

Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder: A long-brewing conflict

Both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight, but not with each other, next Saturday. ‘AJ” will face Swedish WBA intercontinental heavyweight champion Otto Wallin. On the other hand, entering the ring after a 12-month gap, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ will fight IBF and WBO intercontinental heavyweight title holder Joseph Parker from New Zealand.

Talks of a fight between Joshua and Wilder have been in the air for some time. For once, it appeared to be a done deal. There were even rumors of holding the fight on the Tyson FuryOleksandr Usyk card. Both the reigning title holders were expected to meet on December 23 in Saudi Arabia. However, the fight for the undisputed champion has now been postponed to February 17. Then came the surprise that Joshua and Wilder would continue with the December event, but with different dance partners.

For ‘AJ’, it would be the third fight of the year, after the unanimous victory of Jermaine Franklin and the knockout victory over Robert Helenius. Whereas Deontay Wilder last fought Helenius on October 15, last year.

 

If you need some adrenaline push today, here is an update that’ll do the deal. In developing news, Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney have locked their horns on social media which has ended in them calling each other out for a fight. It all started with Devin Haney who has freshly come off a stellar victory he secured against Regis Prograis claiming that Davis has dodged him repeatedly. In response, came ‘Tank’ who vowed severe damage to Haney if they met in the ring. Did this intimidate Haney? Well, he’s cleared his calendars for a fight.

On December 9, an ambitious Haney went up the weight to challenge Prograis for his super lightweight title. Concurring with early predictions, Haney snatched ‘Rougarou’s’ WBC belt through his impeccable skills. Without wasting any time, ‘The Dream’ called out his next big fish back in the lightweight class. In an attempt to instigate ‘Tank,’ he wrote, “Tank is p**sy.. he scared to death of me. He always he say wanna fight when I have a fight lined up already. Well now I’m free! Let’s make it happen.” In rebuttal, Tank promised to bring his wrath in all the vehemence he could.

It’s been a while since Tank was seen in the ring. The last we heard the sound of his punches was against Ryan Garcia in April this year, a fight that he won through a 7th-round KO. After a legal case that followed, and a long sabbatical to recuperate, Tank is on the hunt for the next big fight of his career. What better of a clash than against the two-weight champion, Devin Haney? In response to his instigation, the Baltimorean promised to inflict some severe harm on Haney. Through a fight of course. He wrote, “I promise you. Your father gonna cry for what ima do to you and that’s on my dead homie. Ya best bet is to enjoy it while you can.”

After the Prograis win, there seems no force that can stop Haney. In such confidence, he accepted Tank’s threats. He remarked, “Let’s make it happen.. I’m free.” If the two stalwarts of the lightweight class do clash, boxing enthusiasts can be rest assured of a lethal battle that will push one among them to the greatness of the sport, and the other to the plummet of their career.

While this fight gets sorted, Haney has another cause at hand. He needs to convince fans that his Prograis win was no fluke.

After the flak that he received for the Vasyl Lomachenko win, Haney knew that his next victory needed to be clean and clear. And he assured that. On Saturday night, he showed the highest order of his boxing prowess. He dropped Regis Prograis in round three, swiftly bagging a unanimous decision win. However, his victory was yet again disputed by fans.

Most of them called him a weight bully because of the striking difference in pounds between him and his opponent. While he weighed 165, Prograis touched 156.8 pounds. But Haney believes, the weight difference was not his grail to victory but his skills sealed the deal. He said, “I didn’t beat Regis by throwing my weight around or bullying him.. I beat him off skills.”

Meanwhile, whom do you pick as the favorite between Tank and Haney? Let us know in the comment section below.

Mike Tyson never seemed like a guy who cries! However, there are certain things that can make even ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ cry. His late trainer and mentor, Cus D’Amato, for example, is one of those people who can bring the most feared boxers to tears. That’s what happened not so long ago when he revealed the five words he would say to Cus.

Cus D’ Amato was the guy responsible for turning Mike Tyson into the youngest Heavyweight champion. Sadly, the legendary trainer passed on to the other side on 4 November 1985, leaving fans and Mike to traverse the boxing world alone. Despite that, Mike made his way to the absolute top of the boxing world. So, this is the five-word message Mike has for his adopted father, Cus.

Not so long ago, Mike met up with Patrick Bet-David to discuss the impact of a mentor in front of a live audience. After the pair spoke about the topic for some time, they started accepting questions from the audience. One of the audience members questioned Mike about what he would said to Cus if he was alive.

‘Iron’ Mike wasn’t expecting such a personal question, so he had to take a minute. However, with each second that passed, Mike became emotional and finally responded. “S**t, don’t make me cry. Why are you asking me that question? s**t,” asked Mike. He then went on to reveal the five-word message, “I would say…I would say – ‘They call me the greatest,’” said Mike Tyson. While Cus might have passed to the next world, he left a piece of himself in Mike, as revealed in a recent video.

A while back, an old clip of Mike and Cus surfaced online. Boxing and Street Workout shared the clip on Instagram with the caption, “Legendary coach Cus D’Amato.” The clip showed Mike helping an aspiring pugilist with the same techniques ‘Kid Dynamite’ once learned from his legendary trainer, Cus D’Amato.

While the clip created a buzz among boxing fans, it better showcased how Mike has turned into the very figure who taught him the ABCs of boxing. Mike’s role as a trainer becomes even more apparent by the fact that he personally trained Francis Ngannou. Also, everyone knows what Ngannou did, and some of its credit definitely goes to ‘Iron’ Mike.

 

Anthony Joshua is making a comeback in the heavyweight rankings following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua’s upcoming fight has now been confirmed. He is ready to face Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia this December 23rd. The bout is scheduled for the same night as Deontay Wilder‘s fight against Joseph Parker.

Anthony has held the title of unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion on two occasions in the past. After serving time in prison and attending a boarding school in Nigeria, Joshua was motivated by Tyson’s journey and went on to become the heavyweight champion. All these hurdles and years of  being in the boxing industry have taught Joshua some tough lessons.

What is the best piece of advice Anthony Joshua has for other boxers?

In an interview with Laura Woods on TNT Sports Boxing, Joshua revealed the most important learning he acquired during these years. He learned the importance of having a backup plan. The industry may not offer as much support as one might perceive.” I learnt to make sure you have something to fall back on because the industry doesn’t love you as much as you think, “ said Joshua.

Relying solely on boxing and its fans for a livelihood can sometimes prove dangerous. Therefore, it’s crucial to seize opportunities while one can and develop a business mindset. “What I learnt is to have your business head on because there’s a life after sports and you got to be switched on”. Many boxers such as Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Joe Fournier ventured into business after their boxing career

How successful are the businesses former boxers built?

In 2006, Mayweather ventured into business by establishing Mayweather Promotions, a move that marked his initial major investment. Under the leadership of CEO Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather collaborated with industry professionals to build his boxing enterprise. Mayweather Promotions has since expanded its roster to include notable fighters such as WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, Badou Jack, Andrew Tabiti, Ronald Gavril, and other promising boxers.

Similarly, Joe Fournier found success in the business world by establishing a popular gym business. He later sold it in 2010 for a significant profit to FTSE 100. Rather than splurging the proceeds, Fournier wisely invested in nightclubs, now owning five establishments, including Whiskey Mist, The Rose Club, BonBonniere London, Streaky Gin, and Bonbonniere Mykonos. In addition to his ventures, Fournier has authored books, further contributing to his financial success.

Despite his iconic status as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers, 57-year-old Mike Tyson faced financial challenges, filing for bankruptcy in 2003. However, he reportedly generates £500K per month through one of his current business endeavors, Tyson 2.0, the cannabis brand.

How important do you think it is for athletes to build a second hustle? Most of them have ventured into businesses after their boxing days. However, there are some who have already started investing their finances while also actively participating in championships.

Floyd Mayweather is known for his luxurious lifestyle, flaunting his jewelry, cars, and other flamboyant possessions. Mayweather has always tried to maintain that image. However, there are times when his philanthropic side gets revealed as he can be seen providing freebies to his fans. Not long ago, Mayweather even gifted a Rolex to one of the waitresses as a reward for her amazing hospitality.

Apart from being a successful boxer, Mayweather has managed to become a great boss, father, and inspiration. Recently, he organized a special giveaway for his lucky fans just before Christmas who could get a chance to win $100,000 worth of gifts if they follow certain steps. So, the fans must be eager to know how to redeem such an opportunity, so here it goes.

In a recent Instagram Post, Floyd Mayweather announced his giveaway organized by his three Plastic Surgery Centers – 305 Plastic Surgery, New Life Plastic Surgery Miami, and Vixen Plastic Surgery. They’ve decided to give 9 special fans $100,000 worth of gifts. He wrote the instructions to take part in this giveaway, in the caption of the Instagram Reel. The fans can win enticing rewards, including gift cards, designer bags, and Miami getaways.

All they’ve to do is, follow each clinic on Instagram – @305PlasticSurgery, @NewLifePlasticSurgeryMiami, and @Vixen_PlasticSurgery. Entry involves filling out a form accessible through the clinic bios, limiting submissions to one per participant. Additionally, entrants are urged to tag two friends in the comments who aspire to experience a transformative journey. The deadline for entry is December 22, 2023, with the winners set to be announced via a live video on the same date.

The initiative is not affiliated with Instagram and adheres to all relevant laws and regulations. For detailed information, interested individuals can refer to the official rules linked in the clinics’ bios. This is a great opportunity for the fans to earn some extra cash if they’re lucky enough. So, the fans may finally seek some advantage of being the fan of the boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

 

The feud between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney is heating up! These two pugilists have been pitted against each other for the longest time. However, after news of Haney rehydrating to 165 lbs on the night of the fight against Regis came out, things got worse between the two. Davis went as far as to accuse Haney of cheating, which prompted a response from the undefeated boxer today.

Recently, Bill Haney, Devin’s father, went on a rant about how ‘Tank’ is trying to avoid a fight against his son. Not to mention, Davis had criticized the ticket prices for Haney vs. Prograis, starting the feud online. However, the nail in the coffin was Davis’ tweet that accused Haney of cheating. It’s worth mentioning that while Haney weighed in at 165 lbs during the fight night, Regis weighed 156.8 lbs, making Haney an entire weight class above Regis. So, responding to ‘Tank,’ Haney turned to X (formerly Twitter) with some choice words for the Baltimore native.

Turning to X, Haney wrote, “Tank is pu**y..he scared to death of me. He always he say wanna fight when I have a fight lined up already. Well now I’m free! Let’s make it happen.” In a later tweet, Haney suggested he has been working hard to make weight in all of his fights to date, but everyone accused him of one thing or the other.

“I’ve been doing that same thing for years just killing myself to make weight.. the world said I was pillow fisted & I was this & that! Now once I move up & I’m actually healthy y’all got every excuse n the book,” he wrote. However, he wasn’t finished because, in a subsequent tweet, the undefeated boxer claimed he is not planning to go back to 135 lbs. “I will never go back to 135 get it out your head,”

Haney also added that the weight wasn’t the reason behind his dominant win over Regis Prograis. Rather, it was his talent and skills that helped him take down his Saturday night opponent. “I didn’t beat Regis by throwing my weight around or bullying him.. I beat him off skills,” 

 

Anthony Joshua might not get to fight his British counterpart any time soon. However, how about a fight with Francis Ngannou who everybody claims nearly defeated Tyson Fury? AJ is about to enter the ring for the third time this year against Otto Wallin. Refreshed from his four-day darkness retreat, Joshua is confident about his upcoming battle on 23 December.

However, that’s not the fight people have been asking for! Rather, a clash with hard-hitting Deontay Wilder is the demand on the streets of boxing. While boxing fans might see that fight next, AJ dropped a bombshell in a  recent interview. While talking to Laura Woods from TNT Sports, who is also the broadcaster of the fight, the Brit shed light on his desire to meet Francis Ngannou. If that wasn’t enough, the two-time heavyweight champion speculated what a fight between them would look like.

Midway through the interview, Laura brought up ‘The Predator’ Ngannou. In response, the Watford resident claimed Francis’ story was inspirational for him. “His story, if you can’t take motivation from that and inspiration, I don’t know what would drive you in life. What a story he has! So inspiration for me,” said Joshua. When probed about whether he has met the Cameroonian and, if not, would he like to, Joshua revealed he has not met Ngannou but would love to.

“No, I haven’t…Oh yeah, definitely. I’d like to go to Cameroon to the sand mine where he worked as a kid,” said Joshua. What’s more, Laura questioned what would happen if the two met in the ring. So, the 28-3 boxer confidently claimed it would be a war of the bodybuilders. “War, first man to land is going out…Battle of the bodybuilders,” said Joshua. While the fight with Ngannou is nowhere near reality, AJ’s fight with Wilder is all but confirmed.

Before the December 23 Saudi event was announced, everybody thought Joshua might fight Wilder. However, in a hilarious turn of events, it was announced that they would fight on the same night but with other people. Nevertheless, fans are finally getting what they want, as Mike Coppinger reveals the deal between them.

Turning to X (formerly Twitter), Coppinger wrote, “Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9 fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN.” However, to keep the deal intact, both fighters must win their upcoming fights on December 23. “They must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker,”