Tag: Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield set to face Kevin McBride, who retired Mike Tyson

Evander Holyfield is reportedly set to face Kevin McBride, who retired Mike Tyson, on June 5.

Kevin McBride?

Evander Holyfield evidently couldn’t lure former rival Mike Tyson into the ring for an exhibition — at least not yet — so he will be facing the last man Iron Mike fought in a sanctioned bout, McBride, according to multiple reports.

The exhibition will take place on a card featuring lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez Jr.’s  defense against George Kambosos on June 5 in Miami.

The show reportedly will be streamed on Triller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL8v4H2gXJc

The 58-year-old Holyfield is just one of many former fighters returning to the ring. Tyson led the way when he faced Roy Jones Jr. in a successful event last November. Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez are among others who are set to return.

And still others, including Oscar De La Hoya, say they too will go back to exchanging punches for money into their 40s or beyond.

Holyfield last fought in May 2011, when he traveled to Denmark to knock out Brian Nielsen in 10 rounds at the age of 48. “The Real Deal” is known to stay in good condition.

McBride, 47, was last in the ring around the same time, July 2011. Mariusz Wach stopped him in four rounds, his third consecutive loss and sixth in seven fights.

The 6-foot-6 Irish-born American is known primarily for ending Tyson’s career by stopping him after six rounds in 2005.

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Evander Holyfield set to face Kevin McBride, who retired Mike Tyson

Evander Holyfield is reportedly set to face Kevin McBride, who retired Mike Tyson, on June 5.

Kevin McBride?

Evander Holyfield evidently couldn’t lure former rival Mike Tyson into the ring for an exhibition — at least not yet — so he will be facing the last man Iron Mike fought in a sanctioned bout, McBride, according to multiple reports.

The exhibition will take place on a card featuring lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez Jr.’s  defense against George Kambosos on June 5 in Miami.

The show reportedly will be streamed on Triller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL8v4H2gXJc

The 58-year-old Holyfield is just one of many former fighters returning to the ring. Tyson led the way when he faced Roy Jones Jr. in a successful event last November. Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez are among others who are set to return.

And still others, including Oscar De La Hoya, say they too will go back to exchanging punches for money into their 40s or beyond.

Holyfield last fought in May 2011, when he traveled to Denmark to knock out Brian Nielsen in 10 rounds at the age of 48. “The Real Deal” is known to stay in good condition.

McBride, 47, was last in the ring around the same time, July 2011. Mariusz Wach stopped him in four rounds, his third consecutive loss and sixth in seven fights.

The 6-foot-6 Irish-born American is known primarily for ending Tyson’s career by stopping him after six rounds in 2005.

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Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield exhibition off again

The Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield exhibition targeted for May 29 is off again.

Well, apparently the on-again, off-again Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield exhibition is off again.

A day after Mike Tyson said a third meeting between the rivals would take place on May 29, Tyson’s representatives told TMZ that it isn’t so. The fighter was unaware that the two sides are far from an agreement.

A Tyson handler said the fight will not happen barring “something drastic.”

Holyfield’s representatives said as much in a news release on Monday, which stated that Tyson rejected a guarantee of $25 million for an exhibition on Memorial Day Weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

“The parties have been in intense negotiations for several months and Team Holyfield sincerely believed a deal was imminent, especially after the Hard Rock threw its support behind the project, and there were multiple other offers conveyed to Team Tyson,” the release read.

“However, Team Tyson’s demands recently became untenable, and not what Mike Tyson had originally agreed on in direct conversations with Holyfield.”

Holyfield’s representatives said in the release that a deal could still be struck but it’s “unlikely that this fight will occur as planned.”

“We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers,” said Kris Lawrence, Holyfield’s manager. “We were negotiating in good faith all along, and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”

Tyson then announced during an IG Live session with Haute Living on Tuesday that an exhibition with his rival is on for May 29.

“I just want everyone to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield,” Tyson said. “Holyfield’s a humble man. I know that. And he’s a man of God. But I’m God’s man. Listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”

The meeting would be the third between the two former heavyweight champions. Holyfield knocked out Tyson in 11 rounds in 1996 and Tyson was disqualified in the rematch after twice biting Holyfield’s ear.

Tyson returned to the ring this past November, when he and Roy Jones Jr. engaged in an eight-round exhibition at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The bout ended in an unofficial draw.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield exhibition off again

The Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield exhibition targeted for May 29 is off again.

Well, apparently the on-again, off-again Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield exhibition is off again.

A day after Mike Tyson said a third meeting between the rivals would take place on May 29, Tyson’s representatives told TMZ that it isn’t so. The fighter was unaware that the two sides are far from an agreement.

A Tyson handler said the fight will not happen barring “something drastic.”

Holyfield’s representatives said as much in a news release on Monday, which stated that Tyson rejected a guarantee of $25 million for an exhibition on Memorial Day Weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

“The parties have been in intense negotiations for several months and Team Holyfield sincerely believed a deal was imminent, especially after the Hard Rock threw its support behind the project, and there were multiple other offers conveyed to Team Tyson,” the release read.

“However, Team Tyson’s demands recently became untenable, and not what Mike Tyson had originally agreed on in direct conversations with Holyfield.”

Holyfield’s representatives said in the release that a deal could still be struck but it’s “unlikely that this fight will occur as planned.”

“We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers,” said Kris Lawrence, Holyfield’s manager. “We were negotiating in good faith all along, and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”

Tyson then announced during an IG Live session with Haute Living on Tuesday that an exhibition with his rival is on for May 29.

“I just want everyone to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield,” Tyson said. “Holyfield’s a humble man. I know that. And he’s a man of God. But I’m God’s man. Listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”

The meeting would be the third between the two former heavyweight champions. Holyfield knocked out Tyson in 11 rounds in 1996 and Tyson was disqualified in the rematch after twice biting Holyfield’s ear.

Tyson returned to the ring this past November, when he and Roy Jones Jr. engaged in an eight-round exhibition at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The bout ended in an unofficial draw.

Mike Tyson says exhibition with Evander Holyfield is on for May 29

Mike Tyson says an exhibition with Evander Holyfield is on for May 29.

Mike Tyson said what Evander Holyfield evidently wanted to hear.

Iron Mike announced during an IG Live session with Haute Living Tuesday that an exhibition with his rival is on for Saturday, May 29. Tyson’s comments come a day after Holyfield’s representatives issued a statement saying talks were stalled.

“I just want everyone to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield,” Tyson said. “Holyfield’s a humble man. I know that. And he’s a man of God. But I’m God’s man.

“Listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”

Team Holyfield hasn’t responded to the latest development.

On Monday, Holyfield’s handlers issued a news release stating that Tyson rejected a guarantee of $25 million for an exhibition on Memorial Day Weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

“The parties have been in intense negotiations for several months and Team Holyfield sincerely believed a deal was imminent, especially after the Hard Rock threw its support behind the project, and there were multiple other offers conveyed to Team Tyson,” the release read.

“However, Team Tyson’s demands recently became untenable, and not what Mike Tyson had originally agreed on in direct conversations with Holyfield.”

Holyfield’s representatives said Monday that a deal could still be struck but it’s “unlikely that this fight will occur as planned.”

“We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers,” said Kris Lawrence, Holyfield’s manager. “We were negotiating in good faith all along, and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”

Tyson didn’t discuss details during the IG Live session or explain what it will take to get the deal finalized.

The meeting would be the third between the two former heavyweight champions. Holyfield knocked out Tyson in 11 rounds in 1996 and Tyson was disqualified in the rematch after twice biting Holyfield’s ear.

Tyson returned to the ring this past November, when he and Roy Jones Jr. engaged in an eight-round exhibition at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The bout ended in an unofficial draw.

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Mike Tyson says exhibition with Evander Holyfield is on for May 29

Mike Tyson says an exhibition with Evander Holyfield is on for May 29.

Mike Tyson said what Evander Holyfield evidently wanted to hear.

Iron Mike announced during an IG Live session with Haute Living Tuesday that an exhibition with his rival is on for Saturday, May 29. Tyson’s comments come a day after Holyfield’s representatives issued a statement saying talks were stalled.

“I just want everyone to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield,” Tyson said. “Holyfield’s a humble man. I know that. And he’s a man of God. But I’m God’s man.

“Listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”

Team Holyfield hasn’t responded to the latest development.

On Monday, Holyfield’s handlers issued a news release stating that Tyson rejected a guarantee of $25 million for an exhibition on Memorial Day Weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

“The parties have been in intense negotiations for several months and Team Holyfield sincerely believed a deal was imminent, especially after the Hard Rock threw its support behind the project, and there were multiple other offers conveyed to Team Tyson,” the release read.

“However, Team Tyson’s demands recently became untenable, and not what Mike Tyson had originally agreed on in direct conversations with Holyfield.”

Holyfield’s representatives said Monday that a deal could still be struck but it’s “unlikely that this fight will occur as planned.”

“We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers,” said Kris Lawrence, Holyfield’s manager. “We were negotiating in good faith all along, and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”

Tyson didn’t discuss details during the IG Live session or explain what it will take to get the deal finalized.

The meeting would be the third between the two former heavyweight champions. Holyfield knocked out Tyson in 11 rounds in 1996 and Tyson was disqualified in the rematch after twice biting Holyfield’s ear.

Tyson returned to the ring this past November, when he and Roy Jones Jr. engaged in an eight-round exhibition at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The bout ended in an unofficial draw.

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Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight: report

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight, Holyfield told The Sun.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? Don’t be shocked if it happens.

Holyfield, 58, told The Sun that he is in talks to meet his 54-year-old rival a third time in an exhibition – 23-plus years after Tyson was disqualified by biting Holyfield’s ear in their second fight.

Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition on Nov. 28.

“People do what they choose to do and for whatever reason they have, they do it,” Holyfield told The Sun. “The thing is that if it’s meant to be, it will happen. Either way, it is what it is. What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike’s management, so I’m waiting for a decision. They are communicating right now.

“The thing is I’m still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen, and I’m ready for him. I’m doing OK.”

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Holyfield believes a third fight with Tyson could generate as much as $200 million, at least some of which would go to charity.

“My views are you always help people,” he said. “I try to pass on the goodness that was passed onto me. Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike, the fight will generate $200million.

“It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it, he is. If not, then he’s not. It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.

“I’m not going to tell anybody what I’m going to do – my strategy I’m planning on using against Mike – I don’t want anyone to know. I’m happy if Mike fights me.”

Holyfield stunned Tyson and the boxing world by knocking him out in the 11th round in November 1996. In the rematch, the following June, Holyfield seemed to be controlling the fight when Tyson bit his ear and was DQ’d after the third round.

Holyfield forgave Tyson for his actions not long after the second fight.

Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight: report

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight, Holyfield told The Sun.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? Don’t be shocked if it happens.

Holyfield, 58, told The Sun that he is in talks to meet his 54-year-old rival a third time in an exhibition – 23-plus years after Tyson was disqualified by biting Holyfield’s ear in their second fight.

Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition on Nov. 28.

“People do what they choose to do and for whatever reason they have, they do it,” Holyfield told The Sun. “The thing is that if it’s meant to be, it will happen. Either way, it is what it is. What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike’s management, so I’m waiting for a decision. They are communicating right now.

“The thing is I’m still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen, and I’m ready for him. I’m doing OK.”

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Holyfield believes a third fight with Tyson could generate as much as $200 million, at least some of which would go to charity.

“My views are you always help people,” he said. “I try to pass on the goodness that was passed onto me. Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike, the fight will generate $200million.

“It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it, he is. If not, then he’s not. It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.

“I’m not going to tell anybody what I’m going to do – my strategy I’m planning on using against Mike – I don’t want anyone to know. I’m happy if Mike fights me.”

Holyfield stunned Tyson and the boxing world by knocking him out in the 11th round in November 1996. In the rematch, the following June, Holyfield seemed to be controlling the fight when Tyson bit his ear and was DQ’d after the third round.

Holyfield forgave Tyson for his actions not long after the second fight.

Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight: report

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight, Holyfield told The Sun.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? Don’t be shocked if it happens.

Holyfield, 58, told The Sun that he is in talks to meet his 54-year-old rival a third time in an exhibition – 23-plus years after Tyson was disqualified by biting Holyfield’s ear in their second fight.

Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition on Nov. 28.

“People do what they choose to do and for whatever reason they have, they do it,” Holyfield told The Sun. “The thing is that if it’s meant to be, it will happen. Either way, it is what it is. What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike’s management, so I’m waiting for a decision. They are communicating right now.

“The thing is I’m still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen, and I’m ready for him. I’m doing OK.”

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Holyfield believes a third fight with Tyson could generate as much as $200 million, at least some of which would go to charity.

“My views are you always help people,” he said. “I try to pass on the goodness that was passed onto me. Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike, the fight will generate $200million.

“It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it, he is. If not, then he’s not. It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.

“I’m not going to tell anybody what I’m going to do – my strategy I’m planning on using against Mike – I don’t want anyone to know. I’m happy if Mike fights me.”

Holyfield stunned Tyson and the boxing world by knocking him out in the 11th round in November 1996. In the rematch, the following June, Holyfield seemed to be controlling the fight when Tyson bit his ear and was DQ’d after the third round.

Holyfield forgave Tyson for his actions not long after the second fight.

Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight: report

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in talks for third fight, Holyfield told The Sun.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield III? Don’t be shocked if it happens.

Holyfield, 58, told The Sun that he is in talks to meet his 54-year-old rival a third time in an exhibition – 23-plus years after Tyson was disqualified by biting Holyfield’s ear in their second fight.

Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition on Nov. 28.

“People do what they choose to do and for whatever reason they have, they do it,” Holyfield told The Sun. “The thing is that if it’s meant to be, it will happen. Either way, it is what it is. What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike’s management, so I’m waiting for a decision. They are communicating right now.

“The thing is I’m still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen, and I’m ready for him. I’m doing OK.”

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Holyfield believes a third fight with Tyson could generate as much as $200 million, at least some of which would go to charity.

“My views are you always help people,” he said. “I try to pass on the goodness that was passed onto me. Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike, the fight will generate $200million.

“It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it, he is. If not, then he’s not. It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.

“I’m not going to tell anybody what I’m going to do – my strategy I’m planning on using against Mike – I don’t want anyone to know. I’m happy if Mike fights me.”

Holyfield stunned Tyson and the boxing world by knocking him out in the 11th round in November 1996. In the rematch, the following June, Holyfield seemed to be controlling the fight when Tyson bit his ear and was DQ’d after the third round.

Holyfield forgave Tyson for his actions not long after the second fight.