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The latest on big-name boxers, championship bouts, and pro-am fights

Covering the latest news in and out of the ring, and sharing stories from the past about the biggest stars in the world of boxing. Catch up on news about former professional boxers — such as Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr. — along with current stars like Ryan Garcia.

Mike Tyson is afraid to be the best he can be.
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Mike Tyson: ‘I’m Afraid to Be the Best I Can Possibly Be’

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said his purpose in life is to be the best Mike Tyson, but he’s afraid to be that person.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Nov 2020
Mike Tyson said Kobe Bryant's death had an effect on him.
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Mike Tyson Explains the Effect Kobe Bryant’s Death Had on Him

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson explains the effect Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant’s death had on him.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Nov 2020
Mike Tyson telling a story while appear on a TV show
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Mike Tyson Is Planning 3 Big-Name Fights Following His Comeback Bout With Roy Jones Jr.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is reportedly looking to fight three times following his bout with Roy Jones Jr.

Luke Norris  •  01 Nov 2020
Mike Tyson explains how he's prepping for his fight with Roy Jones Jr.
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Mike Tyson Explains His Approach Heading Into Roy Jones Jr. Fight

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson explains his approach when it comes to prepping for the fight with Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Oct 2020
Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson downplay the exhibition part of their upcoming fight.
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Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson Address the ‘Exhibition’ Part of Their Fight

Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson aren’t putting much stock into the ‘exhibition’ part of their upcoming fight on Nov. 28.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Oct 2020
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
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Boxing Champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Just Absorbed a $750,000 Beating

Former world boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. says he lost $750,000 in valuables to a burglary at his Los Angeles home.

John Moriello  •  27 Oct 2020
Anthony Joshua Tyson Fury
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A Timeline for the Two 2021 Fights Between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Has Been Set but There’s a Catch

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has given a possible timeline for the two scheduled 2021 fights between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Luke Norris  •  27 Oct 2020
Mike Tyson Buster Douglas Roy Jones Jr.
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Buster Douglas Gives His Prediction On the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Fight

Buster Douglas, who famously knocked out Mike Tyson in 1990, gives his prediction on Iron Mike’s November bout with Roy Jones Jr.

Luke Norris  •  26 Oct 2020
Mike Tyson explains how he emerged from bankruptcy.
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Mike Tyson Reveals the Shocking Way He Emerged From Bankruptcy

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson revealed on one of his podcasts the shocking way he escaped bankruptcy.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Oct 2020
Roy Jones Jr. isn't expecting Mike Tyson to fight like it's an exhibition.
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Roy Jones Jr. Says There’s ‘Nothing Exhibitionish’ About Fighting Mike Tyson

Roy Jones Jr. said there is ‘nothing exhibitionish’ when it comes to fighting Mike Tyson. The two go at it Nov. 28.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Oct 2020