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Mike Tyson Names His Toughest Opponent and It’s Not Who You Think

Mike Tyson Names His Toughest Opponent and It's Not Who You Think Iron’ Mike Tyson has faced some of the toughest fighters in heavyweight boxing history, such as Evander Holyfield, Lennox…

Iron’ Mike Tyson has faced some of the toughest fighters in heavyweight boxing history, such as Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, and Donovan Rudduck. But none of them were as tough as Cuban native Jose Ribalta.

On August 17, 1986, Ribalta stepped into the ring with Tyson inside the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Standing at 6’6″ tall, Ribalta was a physically imposing figure compared to the 5’10” stocky build of Tyson.

For 10 rounds, ‘Iron’ gave Ribalta everything he had, landing an impressive 220 strikes and sending the heavyweight gatekeeper to the canvas three times before the referee saw fit to step in and call a stop to the bout with less than 90 seconds on the clock.

“Jose Ribalta stood toe to toe with me,” said Tyson in his ‘Best I Faced’ Ring Magazine article back in January 2014. “He was very strong in the clinches. I hit Jose Ribalta with everything, and he took everything and kept coming back for more” (h/t talkSPORT).

Following the loss to Tyson, Ribalta continued to test himself against a who’s who of heavyweight talent. ‘El Nino’ squared off with the likes of Leon Spinks, Larry Holmes, Vitali Klitschko, and Donovan Rudduck before retiring in late 1999.

“Ribalta was a game fighter who, unlike Green and Tillis, actually engaged me,” praised Tyson in his autobiography, Undisputed Truth. I felt nauseous from all Ribalta’s body blows, even hours after the fight… I never felt that much general pain again.”

Mike Tyson looks to reclaim some of his boxing glory against Jake Paul

Nearly 20 years from his last professional boxing match, Mike Tyson will return to the ring on Friday, November 15 for a clash with YouTube star Jake Paul inside the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Paul (10-1) is the odds-on favorite to come out on top in The Lone Star State with ‘The Problem Child’ currently sitting at a -150 compared to Tyson who goes into his first legitimate boxing bout since 2005 as a +170 underdog. Of course, those odds can and probably will swing significantly as we get closer to fight night.

Tyson ended his career in the mid-noughties with a 50-6 record, including 44 wins by way of KO.

Mike Tyson Slams ‘Afraid’ Canelo Alvarez: “Shame for boxing and for Mexico.”

Canelo Alvarez may have loads of talent, but legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson doesn’t think he has much of…

Canelo Alvarez may have loads of talent, but legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson doesn’t think he has much of a heart.

Bursting onto the boxing scene in the mid-80s, Tyson was one of the most fearsome heavyweights in the sport’s history, dispatching his first 19 opponents via knockout with none of them making it farther than the sixth round. Tyson was a fighter who prided himself on facing the next man up, no matter how big of a threat they posed.

In recent years, boxing has become more of a business than a sport with some of the biggest stars frequently holding out to try and secure a bigger bag and/or preserve their precious record rather than giving fans the fights they want to see.

As is the case with multi-weight world champion Canelo Alvarez who has routinely turned down a scrap with David Benavidez, the biggest threat to his status as the reigning WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight champion, despite being offered a whopping $60 million to step in the ring with him.

“I can’t believe what I just heard,” Tyson told Marca in response to Alvarez turning down the fight with Benavidez. “What’s wrong with Canelo? Is he afraid of losing? Doesn’t he want to give the fans the fight they want to see? Don’t you want to give the fans the fight they want to see? Do you not respect the legacy of the great Mexican champions who faced the best regardless of the money?

This is a shame for boxing and for Mexico. If I were him, I would accept the fight with Benavidez and show the world that he is the best. But it seems he doesn’t have the courage to do it; It is a shame because he has a lot of talent but he lacks heart” (h/t Seconds Out).

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Canelo defends his super middleweight titles this saturday night in ‘sin city’

Instead, ‘Canelito’ will put his collection of gold up for grabs against undefeated standout Edgar Berlanga this Saturday night inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Berlanga is 22-0 in his professional boxing career with his most recent victory coming via a sixth-round TKO against Padraig McCrory in February. ‘The Chosen One’ is currently the North American Boxing Organizaition (NABO) super middleweight champion and goes into his clash with Canelo carrying 17 wins by way of knockout.

On the flip side, Alvarez is 61-2-2 with 39 victories via KO/TKO.

Elle Brooke Offers Bold Predication in Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Elle Brooke believes Jake Paul is in a lose-lose situation. After making a name for himself by boxing a…

Elle Brooke believes Jake Paul is in a lose-lose situation.

After making a name for himself by boxing a slew of past-their-prime MMA stars, ‘The Problem Child’ will return to the ring for a clash with one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. The bout is scheduled to emanate from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, November 15, and is slated to be one of the most-watched combat sports events of all time.

Much of the commentary surrounding their scrap has been about the massive 31-year age gap between the two combatants and how that will play into the outcome. Some, like Joe Rogan and Francis Ngannou, believe Tyson’s legendary power could still win the day while others think that Paul’s youth will be more than enough to close the experience gap and get the job done.

Brooke, the reigning Misfits Boxing middleweight champion, subscribes to the latter, believing that Paul’s speed will be the difference-maker in The Lone Star State.

“By being the younger, fitter person that’s how he gets it done,” Brooke told Daily Star. Poor, poor Mike Tyson has already had to pull out once. I just think Jake is younger, fitter and stronger, especially in the heavyweight division.

“It’s not necessarily about skill but when you have speed because of youth, I think that will come into play. Do I think he’s going to knock him out? Realistically, I’m not sure. I hope he does to make a statement because a lot of people are going to be doubting him. But then he’s going to get a lot of stick… ‘You knocked out a 60-year-old, what does that prove?’. So Jake cannot win.”

Elle Brooke returns to the ring on sept. 14

Before Paul and Tyson go toe-to-toe, Elle Brook will return to the influencer boxing scene set to defend her gold against bare-knuckle brawler Jenny Savage. Their clash will headline the Misfits & DAZN X Series 18 card on September 14 at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, England.

Brooke is coming off a split draw against former UFC star Paige VanZant in May. Before that, she plowed her way through Andrea-Jane Bunker, earning a third-round TKO to claim the Misfits middleweight crown. Thus far, the Portsmouth native is 4-1-1 in her boxing career.

Savage has spent the last four years competing under the BKFC banner, going 3-3 with wins over Sheena Brandenburg, Delaney Bailey, and Nekah Dmitriyeva.

Freddie Roach says Jake Paul is just ‘Okay’ Ahead of Mike Tyson Fight: “You know, a club fighter”

Jake Paul will have youth on his side when he steps inside the ring with legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike…

Jake Paul will have youth on his side when he steps inside the ring with legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson this November. According to iconic boxing trainer Freddie Roach, that’s about all he’ll have working in his favor.

When Paul goes toe-to-toe with the former unified heavyweight world champion in Arlington, Texas, there will be a 31-year age gap between the two generational stars. That factoid has sparked a lot of debate over whether or not the fight should be happening with many believing that Tyson is taking an unnecessary risk against the 28-year-old ‘Problem Child’ from Cleveland.

Roach, who trained Tyson during the twilight of his professional boxing career, recently recalled what it was like taking punches from the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ during an interview with DAZN.

“Mike’s a great guy and I did train him for a couple of fights before the end of his career, but his heart wasn’t really in it at that time. If he didn’t knock you out in a couple of rounds he’d get a torn meniscus in his knee or an injury somewhere here or there.

“But the thing is Mike is a great puncher, he trains very hard. Being with Mike for two fights it was a lot of fun, I enjoyed it. Catching him on the mitts was very difficult and a lot of fun. Getting whacked by Mike Tyson with the right hook isn’t my favorite spot but I lived through it!” (h/t Seconds Out)

Roach has been unimpressed with what he’s seen out of Jake Paul

Roach has also seen Jake Paul putting in work at the gym and offered his honest opinion of the YouTube star’s skills.

“The kid’s okay,” Roach told FightHype. “You know, a club fighter, I don’t know. I’ve never really met him. He was in my gym and they wanted to work, use the ring. Okay, go ahead.”

Paul is 10-1 in his professional boxing career thus far, though very few of those bouts have come against legitimate boxers. The Problem Child’ has primarily made a name for himself competing against past-their-prime MMA stars like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz.

The few fights he has won against actual boxers came against a pair of no-name talents who had not been active in the sport for years. Meanwhile, his lone loss came against Tommy Fury, a fighter who is more of a reality TV star than a fighter these days. Paul lost the February 2023 bout via split decision.

Francis Ngannou Gives Jake Paul Stark Warning About Mike Tyson: “Mike is something else.”

Francis Ngannou is confident Mike Tyson will get the job done when he returns to the ring for a…

Francis Ngannou is confident Mike Tyson will get the job done when he returns to the ring for a scrap with Jake Paul this fall.

On Friday, November 15, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet‘ heads to the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for his first professional fight in nearly 20 years. Much has been said about the 58-year-old’s highly anticipated comeback, much of it surrounding the massive age gap between the two combatants.

Still, there are plenty who believe Tyson’s legendary power will be ever-present against ‘The Problem Child’ in The Lone Star State.

Speaking with the YouTube star on his BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, Ngannou offered his frank prediction for how things will play out when Paul tests himself against the former unified heavyweight world champion.

“Yeah I do [think Tyson will beat you],” Ngannou told Paul. “Listen, I have seen how Tyson moves around just like to show me stuff… he still got it. Either way, I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike, bro. Mike is something else. He’s a specimen… Mike will move from this side to this side without you knowing” (h/t Middle Easy).

Asked what Paul should look out for when he meets ‘Iron’ inside the squared circle, Ngannou had just one word.

“Everything,” Ngannou told Paul with a smile. “Watch out for everything.”

Jake Paul goes for win No. 11 against Mike Tyson

Jake Paul goes into his 12th career fight with a solid 10-1 record with seven of his victories coming via KO. In February 2023, he suffered his first loss, coming up on the wrong side of the scorecards in a split decision against Tommy Fury.

Since then, he’s won four straight, including wins over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz and BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.

As for Tyson, his last pro fight came on June 11, 2005, in a losing effort against Kevin McBride. In 2020, Tyson competed in a charity boxing match with Roy Jones Jr. that went to an eight-round draw.

WWE Star Hulk Hogan Fears for Mike Tyson’s Safety in Jake Paul Fight

WWE legend Hulk Hogan has some thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Hogan fears for…

WWE legend Hulk Hogan has some thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Hogan fears for the safety of ‘Iron’ Mike against ‘The Problem Child.’

Hulk Hogan on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Mike Tyson is a veteran boxer and all-time heavyweight great. He has been inactive for the past 20 years in boxing aside from an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr just a few years ago. Despite being a powerhouse in his youth, he is now nearly 60 years old.

Jake Paul is a YouTuber turned-boxer who has made a name for himself by defeating former UFC fighters in the ring including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and others. His boxing fights always draw blockbuster numbers. He is set to fight the boxing legend Tyson on November 15 on Netflix.

Hulk Hogan, speaking to Jake’s brother, Logan Paul, explained his concerns about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul. He said:

“Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong. Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody.’ No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death; I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus” [Ht Middleeasy]

A sparring partner of Mike Tyson, interestingly enough, said the exact opposite. In the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, he fears for Paul’s safety. He explained:

“For me, it’s going to be a glorified sparring session. When Mike boxed Roy Jones Jr he hit Roy with a body shot and sunk him – and Mike knew he could hurt Roy Jones. Anybody that Mike hits is going to hurt, probably knockout as well but he carried Roy Jones.“