«My wife keeps saying, ‘You don’t have to do this. You don’t have to do this.’ And I’m like, ‘No, I do have to do this,’ » he tells me, stressing that the millions he’s reportedly making from the fight «will not change my life financially in any way.»

The age difference between the two is an inescapable, circuslike element in how the fight has been promoted and covered. The thirty-one-year age gap between Tyson and Paul is reminiscent of the multi-decade age gap presented in a fictional fight in the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. The difference is also greater than that in another major fight in Tyson’s career, when, at twenty-one, he decimated thirty-eight-year-old Larry Holmes with a fourth-round knockout. Tyson takes a breath before considering any parallels between this fight and the one from 1988. He is unbothered being on the other side of a younger challenger. Tyson, who is a summa cum laude scholar when it comes to the history of boxing, notes one «big fundamental difference» between the bouts. There are levels to these mind games, and no one has weaponized the word YouTuber quite like him.

Upon closer inspection, one can find hidden symbols within Tyson’s face tattoo that pay homage to important people and events in his life. These hidden tributes further add to the depth and significance of the artwork.

Douglas was right. What’s more, he ended up dethroning the king in a 10th-round knockout that shocked the world. To this day, many consider Tyson’s loss in that match to be the biggest upset in heavyweight super featherweight division boxing history.

«I’m contracted to fight Zhang again. I’ll beat him again, and I’m free to fight whoever,» said Parker to Boxing King Media. «It’s a tough ask, but I’ll do it again and then move on. I don’t make the rankings, and whoever puts us wherever. I just want to do my job, and wherever they rank me, so be it.

To Tyson, the tattoo symbolizes his ability to overcome obstacles and evolve as a person. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments of his life, there is always the possibility of transformation and growth.

«You would think Tank is a brawler, but he really is a boxer-puncher. He moves well. He moves his head well. He can beat you all kinds of ways. He can knock you out. Or he can box you. Cruz reminds me the most of who I was. He comes at you with bad intentions. And he keeps coming at you. He gave Tank his toughest fight. Right now, I hope the younger kids wear the Tyson Pro equipment because it is the best—not because it has my name on it. My biggest concern, and my most important concern is the safety of the fighters, and to make sure they’re protected.»

The suit alleges that Whitmill retained all the rights to the image, including the copyright, even though it was tattooed to the former boxer’s face, the St. Louis Times reported. Whitmill currently works out of a studio in Waynesville, Mo.

«I’m gonna fight Mike Tyson on Netflix,» Paul can be heard disclosing to the WWE star. Logan Paul, excited by the news, got up and hugged him. While Logan Paul exclaimed, «I f*cking knew it,» Nina Agdal wondered whether Tyson would try to bite off Paul’s ear during the fight.

Die genauen Gagen für den Kampf sind noch nicht bekannt, aber die Zahlen, die in Umlauf gebracht werden, sind atemberaubend. Jake Paul spricht von möglichen 300 Millionen Dollar, während Tyson sogar von einer Milliarde Dollar in einem Podcast sprach. Wie viel Wahrheit hinter diesen Zahlen steckt, bleibt abzuwarten.

The card for Tyson vs. Paul will also see Katie Taylor take on Amanda Serrano in what is being promoted as «the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history,» after Taylor won via a split decision in front of a capacity crowd at Madison Square Garden, successfully defending her women’s lightweight titles in the WBA, IBF, WBO and WBC in the process.

Unable to counsel D’Amato directly in writing Non-Compromised Pendulum, Maltsev instead spent more than 20 years investigating, conducting interviews with over 50 subjects who knew D’Amato in various capacities. He also visited southern Italy to see the place of D’Amato’s origin. This was all done in addition to lengthy study sessions with Patti.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Former Boxer Mike Tyson looks on prior to the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

«Cus may not even like you the first time, I don’t know,» he said. «But, maybe he’ll say we can come back. If he does, then we’ll work harder and then we’ll come back and come back until he sees we can do it.»

Tyson’s first post-prison opponent was Boston-based journeyman Peter McNeely. McNeely’s record was 36-1. On paper he seemed good enough, but his opponents’ combined records were 148-436. His only loss came against an opponent with a winning record. Despite his own shaky record, McNeely maintained his brave face throughout the pre-fight pomp and circumstance though everyone knew the fight would go to Tyson. Tyson knocked down McNeely twice and then McNeely’s manager threw in the towel after 89 seconds of the first round.