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Mike Tyson‘s iconic all-black look during his legendary boxing career was no accident. The youngest world heavyweight champion, Tyson’s choice to always wear black shorts and shoes was intentional and carried a deeper meaning for him.

In an episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the former world champion revealed the reason behind his attire. He explained, “The way I always wear black, because black is ominous… so ominous.”

This choice reflected his understanding of power and the absence of unnecessary frills, as mentioned by his guest Katt Williams. Tyson’s preference for black was not just about style, but it carried a sense of foreboding and strength that he embodied in the ring.

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Throughout the 80s and 90s, Tyson’s slick, all-black design became iconic. His photos from that era captured him in his signature black shorts and shoes, symbolizing his dominance and intimidation as a fighter. It was a look that became synonymous with his ferocious fighting style and uncompromising presence in the ring.

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A visual representation of his fearsome persona

Even in his recent exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, Tyson paid homage to his past by donning black trunks once again. This choice highlighted the enduring significance of the all-black look in representing his legacy as a boxing legend.

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As he prepares for his upcoming bout against Jake Paul, Tyson may once again sport the all-black look that defined his career. His deliberate choice to wear black shorts and shoes throughout his career was a reflection of his mindset and approach to the sport. It was a visual statement of his dominance and fearlessness, a representation of the power he exuded as a fighter.

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Tyson’s explanation sheds light on the thought process behind his iconic attire, revealing that it was more than just a fashion statement. It was a manifestation of his persona as a formidable and enigmatic figure in the world of boxing. The all-black look became an integral part of his identity as a fighter, symbolizing the aura of invincibility that surrounded him in the ring.

Jake Paul has been warned that he will likely be unable to take Mike Tyson’s power.

The YouTube star is set to meet heavyweight legend ‘Iron Mike’ in a showdown on July 20, with the former undisputed world champion known for his ferocious power throughout his hugely fruitful career.

Despite now being 57, Tyson has shown off the natural power he still possesses in short training clips, which have left some fans urging Paul to call off the clash.

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And Roy Jones Jr, who was Tyson’s most recent opponent in an exhibition in 2020, has claimed it felt like a mule was crushing his chest when his rival landed body work.

He said to boxing legend Shane Mosley: “Mike Tyson is still the strongest puncher that I’ve ever been in the ring with.

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“The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.

“And if he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that.

“With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.

“But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that.

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“It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough [for him].”Jones Jr shared the ring with some fearsome fighters in their primes including Bernard Hopkins and James Toney, but named Tyson as the hardest hitter despite being years from his prime.

Anthony Joshua's prediction on who's going to win the Mike Tyson vs Jake  Paul fight | MarcaHis and Tyson’s relaxed encounter ended in a draw given the rules, but it was widely acknowledged that Tyson looked the better of the two.

Despite being far from his prime, Paul has suggested he is fearful of stepping in the ring with Tyson when reacting to his training footage.

Tyson has been crushing the pads with trainer Rafael Cordeiro, and fans have warned Paul to back out given the thunderous sound of the punches.

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The former heavyweight carried an 88 per cent KO ratio in his professional career, with 44 of his 50 wins coming inside the distance.

Mike Tyson to Return to Boxing for Live Match Against Jake PaulPaul will likely need to weather the early storm to have the best route to victory, although it is expected the fight will be under exhibition rules according to Tyson.

Boxing and social media star Jake Paul admits he’s nervous about facing legend Mike Tyson in the ring after watching his epic training footage.

Tyson will take on Paul on the 20th of July at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout will be screened on Netflix, making it the platform’s first move into live boxing.

The co-main event will see Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano go head-to-head. The Irish star famously beat the Puerto Rican two years ago in New York in what was one of the biggest fights ever in women’s boxing.

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Tyson impressed fans at a recent meet-and-greet in Virginia after showing off his six-pack and impressive physique. Ever since the confirmation of the fight, the former professional boxer has uploaded several clips of him training ahead of his showdown with the YouTuber.

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The 57-year-old hasn’t fought a professional fight since 2005, but did fight Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition match in 2020, which went down as a draw.

Leading up to the fight, Tyson is clearly leaving no stone unturned. ‘Iron Mike’ will have celebrated his 58th birthday by the time he squares off with Paul.

That said, when looking at his recent training footage, you’d think that he’s still in his prime, as the American looks fast, powerful and explosive.

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Paul, 27, admits the clips have made him a little nervous. During a conversation on the BS/w Jake Paul Podcast, ‘The Problem Child’s’ brother Logan Paul asked: “When you see Mike Tyson hitting those pads, do you get a little nervous?”

He replied: “Yeah. It’s motivating, I think it is good to carry fear into the ring and with you on a daily basis when you’re training because it makes you better.”

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That said, the YouTuber-turned-boxer then delivered a warning to his future opponent just three months before they’re set to square off in the ring.

Despite Tyson recently confirming that the fight will be an exhibition, the former heavyweight champion has since voiced his fears over fighting ‘The Problem Child.’

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“Right now I’m scared to death,” Tyson commented to Fox News on the subject of going into the ring with Paul. However, the heavyweight boxing legend was quick to dispel any belief that this fear was abnormal for him prior to stepping into the ring, going on to deliver ‘the coldest message’ to his upcoming opponent.

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He added: “I was afraid of the Roy [Jones] fight. I was 100 pounds overweight. I was, however old, 54, 53, and I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ I always believed that adversity and nervousness pretty much catapulted me into success. If I didn’t have these feelings, I wouldn’t go into this fight. I have to have these feelings to fight. Without them, I would never go in the ring. As the fight gets closer, the less nervous I become because it’s reality, and in reality, I’m invincible.”

Luis Nery is challenging for the undisputed titles, with Buster Douglas as his inspiration for success.

Nery takes on Japanese sensation Naoya Inoue on May 6 in a huge challenge for the undisputed super-bantamweight world titles at the Tokyo Dome on his rival’s home soil.

Inoue is considered one of the best fighters in the sport at the moment, a pound-for-pound great, with the challenger having a huge uphill task to navigate on away soil.

But two-weight world champion Nery, has been left inspired by Buster Douglas’ monumental upset win over heavyweight Mike Tyson in February 1990, which happened at that very same arena.

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“This is the highest stage one can reach as a fighter,” he said. “It’s like soccer players who prepare their entire lives for a World Cup.

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“It’s the same. This is bigger than being a world champion. It’s four belts. It’s undisputed.

“I think that Inoue shouldn’t have taken this fight. I have nothing to lose. I’m not a champion.

“I’m not at the top like him. I’m going for all the marbles. I’m coming with everything. I will take risks, and I’m willing to die in the ring.

“This is an important fight. It deserves to be in an arena that is just as important like the Tokyo Dome. And I think it’s a sign. If Mike Tyson can lose his unbeaten record there, then so can Naoya Inoue.

“Now, Mike Tyson was actually a monster. He for sure was an assassin. So, I’m happy that they made the fight at Tokyo Dome.”

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“I will win by knockout. There’s no other way. I know that either he or I will be stopped. But I’m sure that he will be stopped.”

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‘The Monster’ has yet to be defeated in his 26 fights, and his record has a resemblance to that of Tyson at the time, who went into his clash with Douglas with 37 wins undefeated.

Tyson had marched to become the youngest ever heavyweight champion aged 20, and was huge favourite to win in his debut in Japan.

But Douglas came in as a huge underdog and stopped the legend in the tenth, knocking him down for the first time in his career and leaving him unable to make the referee’s count.

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Equally, Nery could inflict a simply sensational toppling of the dominant fighter, who currently looks invincible.

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The Mexican has just lost once in his own time in the professional ranks in a narrow loss to Brandon Figueroa in May 2021, but is training to launch his name into the boxing stratosphere forever.

One man who knows what a punch from Mike Tyson feels like is Peter McNeeley, who felt the ferocious power in 1995.

‘Hurricane’ McNeeley was plucked from relative obscurity to face Tyson in ‘Iron Mike’s’ first fight back after being released from prison, having been locked up since 1992.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion was convicted of the rape of Desiree Washington and sentenced to six years in prison, although he was granted parole halfway through his sentence.

Following rampant debate over who Tyson would face in his comeback fight – including reports of a potential clash with George Foreman – Tyson’s promoter Don King settled on the lesser-known McNeeley.

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The fight took place on August 19, 1995 in a bout billed as ‘He’s Back’ at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

McNeeley did a lot talking in the build-up but was unable to back up his words in the ring as he was dispatched in only 89 seconds.

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Recalling what it was like going toe-to-toe with Tyson during a wide-ranging interview with Sports Illustrated in 2010, 15 years after his biggest night in the ring, McNeeley said his power sticks out.

“At the weigh-in, I was 224Ibs and he was 220. They reweighed us one hour before the fight, after we’d both burned off a lot of nervous energy warming up. He was 216! I was 220.

“Mike Tyson at 216 is all [expletive] speed. The punches that hurt you the worst are the ones that you don’t see.

“It was just crazy. When I met with him much later, he was 240. He was huge. And when I fought him, he was all ripped up.”

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Peter McNeeley knows firsthand what it’s like to feel the force of Mike Tyson‘s punches. In 1995, McNeeley, also known as ‘Hurricane,’ found himself facing Tyson, experiencing the ferocious power of the former undisputed heavyweight champion.

McNeeley was thrust into the spotlight to take on Tyson in what was ‘Iron Mike’s’ first fight back after his release from prison. Tyson had been incarcerated since 1992 after being convicted of the rape of Desiree Washington, receiving a six-year sentence, of which he served three years before being granted parole.

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With speculation rife about who Tyson would face in his comeback fight, including rumors of a potential showdown with George Foreman, Tyson’s promoter Don King ultimately settled on McNeeley, a relatively lesser-known opponent.

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The highly anticipated bout, billed as ‘He’s Back,’ took place on August 19, 1995, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

A scary Tyson

Despite McNeeley‘s pre-fight bravado, he was unable to back up his words in the ring and was dispatched by Tyson in a mere 89 seconds. Reflecting on his experience facing Tyson during an interview with Sports Illustrated in 2010, McNeeley emphasized the sheer power of Tyson‘s punches.

“At the weigh-in, I was 224Ibs and he was 220,” he recalled.

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“They reweighed us one hour before the fight, after we’d both burned off a lot of nervous energy warming up. He was 216! I was 220.

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“Mike Tyson at 216 is all [expletive] speed. The punches that hurt you the worst are the ones that you don’t see.

Mike Tyson is gearing up for his upcoming bout with Jake Paul. The 57-year-old boxing legend took to social media on Monday to share a training video, showcasing his speed and athleticism as he prepares to face Paul this summer.

The highly anticipated showdown between Tyson and Paul is scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast live on Netflix.

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While Tyson may have lost a step or two since his retirement, he appears to be in excellent shape and ready to pose a significant challenge to the 27-year-old Paul. Tyson’s last fight was in 2020 when he faced Roy Jones Jr., resulting in a draw.

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Paul has had a promising start to his boxing career, amassing a 9-1 record with six knockouts since he began boxing in 2020. His only loss came against Tommy Fury last February.

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However, Paul has since bounced back, winning three consecutive fights, with his latest victory coming against Ryan Bourland in March. Despite his recent successes, Paul understands that facing Tyson will be his toughest challenge yet.

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“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time,” Paul said in March.

Heavyweight legend Tyson will take on YouTuber Paul in Texas this summer in a controversial fight which has split opinion

Mike Tyson has been backed to beat Jake Paul by Ryan Garcia – despite the boxer having been a champion of the YouTuber in the past.

Heavyweight legend Tyson will take on social media star Paul in Texas this summer despite having not fought professionally for almost 20 years. His last outing in the ring was a bore draw in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

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But Tyson, who will be 58 on fight night, has received support from Garcia who was an early backer of Paul who burst on to the boxing scene having made his name from viral videos.

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Garcia, who shocked Devin Haney in New York last weekend, said: “I love you, Mike. You look good. I’m going to your fight, I’ll be there. I’m with you in everything, remember that, always in spirit. I got you. Love you, Mike.”

Paul and Garcia met while they lived in Los Angeles with the latter introducing his new friend to boxing. But after Paul knocked out Ryan Bourland in the first round of his last fight earlier this year, Garcia admitted he regretted their allegiance.

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He said:”Okay enough, it’s on. I’m going to have to do this! I’m going to end this JAKE PAUL BOXING THING. BRING IT ON JAKE IM DEAD F****** SERIOUS F*** YOU! HIT MY TEAM UP.”

“I can’t do this s***. I feel so f****** bad for introducing Jake Paul to boxing. I f***** up. I can’t allow this to happen. I can’t. I can’t. He’s disrespecting my sport. He’s disrespecting everything. I just, I don’t know — call my team, Jake. F*** you.”

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Paul didn’t hold back in his response, saying: “You seem like you’re losing your mind and acting thirsty and desperate. You’re saying you’re a billionaire when you’ve had one money fight. If you do want to fight, to me, that’s light work. You got no footwork and as long as you’ve been in the game, I’m a better boxer than you.”

Evander Holyfield’s comeback fight against Vitor Belfort in 2021 serves as a warning for Mike Tyson.

Holyfield, then 58 years old, accepted a fight with the former UFC light-heavyweight champion when Oscar De La Hoya, Belfort’s original opponent, was forced to pull out of the contest after contracting COVID-19.

Like Tyson’s upcoming fight against Jake Paul, Holyfield’s return to the ring was preceded by widespread medical concerns.

The former two-weight world champion looked like a shell of his former self, slipping early and nearly falling out of the ring.

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Holyfield was wobbled by the first meaningful shot he absorbed – and got knocked down with a left-hand moments later.

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Once he got back to his feet, Belfort rained shots down on him and although Holyfield covered up, he offered no replies of his own as the referee stopped the fight.

Many had criticised the decision to place a 58-year-old Holyfield in the ring and praised the referee for stepping in so quickly.

However, the boxing legend said: “The guy pushed me, the guy is strong.

“But I wasn’t hurt. There wasn’t no shot that hurt me real bad. He got me with a shot and I was off balance. I’m not hurt. It’s kind of sad.

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“I think it was a bad call, he shouldn’t have stopped the fight that quick.”

Except, rather than ‘Iron Mike’ giving away a 14-year age disparity as Holyfield did to Belfort, he is stepping into the ring with a man 31 years his junior in Paul.

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The last time Tyson competed – a non-scoring bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020 – he looked in much better nick than Holyfield.

However, ‘RJ’ was also in his 50s.

Concerns have been raised about Tyson’s health as he gears up to box Paul.

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As he is an older man and recovering alcoholic, Tyson is at an increased risk of suffering a subdural haematoma, better known as a brain bleed.

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“In older people, the brain tends to lose volume,” Hughes explained. “This lengthens the bridging veins and makes them more vulnerable to rupture.

“Bleeding from these torn veins causes a collection of blood that presses on the brain.

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“Alcoholism is known to accelerate brain shrinkage, and it appears that Tyson has this as a past risk factor.”

Mike Tyson has taken to the streets ahead of his bout against Jake Paul, play-fighting with one of boxing’s biggest ever hitters.

Ahead of his blockbuster clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, Tyson returned to his hometown Brownsville in Brooklyn on Friday where he reunited with another former fighter Shannon Briggs.

With a large crowd growing, tensions reached boiling point but all in good fun as the two former heavyweights went from brawling to hugging.

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Tyson ripped off his shirt to flex his impressive physique at 57 before Briggs followed suit.

The two then had a playful scrap, throwing punches but restraining themselves from doing any real damage – though to the average person, just one hit would probably knock them out.

As Briggs went to pick Tyson up, the two laughed and hugged it out, calling a truce to their mini-street brawl.

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Tyson went on to post the subsequent video on his Instagram page with the caption: “Brownsville’s finest always ready for a brawl. Love this guy @cannon_briggs.”

Briggs also posted the clip, writing: “@miketyson and @cannon_briggs in Brownsville having a straightener in front of #AtlanticTowers !!!! @smoothedahustler the referee!!!! It’s on!!!”

While Iron Mike’s own destructive power is well-documented, winning his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, Briggs is no feather-fisted fighter.

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The 52-year-old, who also grew up in Brownsville, made a career out of being a heavy hitter and left former unified heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis seeing stars in their 1998 bout.

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The legendary British boxer emerged victorious in the end, inflicting just a second defeat on his record at the time, and revealed in 2015 to Ring Magazine that Briggs was the hardest hitter he had ever faced.

Lewis admitted: “He lacked endurance but Briggs certainly knew how to put his bodyweight behind a punch.

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“Unfortunately for him you need the full package when you face me so power isn’t enough.”

In their furious fight in 1998, huge punches were being launched in the early rounds that left Lewis staggered and an upset was on the cards.

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Considering that Lewis has faced some of boxing’s biggest names such as Evander Holyfield, Frank Bruno and even Tyson, it is certainly high praise.

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Tyson and Paul will meet in the ring on July 20 despite a 31-year age gap between the two fighters.

Nevertheless, there has been huge interest in the event, particularly to see if Tyson still has power left in the tank – and recent footage might give Paul reason to feel a little bit worried when he steps into the ring this summer.