I called Time Warner 3 times over the last 2 days and I've been put on hold 3 times. I think its a sign: "Don't order the fight!"
I heard somewhere that there was a rematch clause in favor of either fighter in the contract. If Lewis thoroughly outclasses Tyson, will the public pay to see a rematch? Or would Lewis retire rather than fight again for a low gate?
Tyson's career as a boxer is over if he loses tonight. Sure he will continue to box as long as people pay, but the only ones left will be watching for a freak show. Here's Tyson's chance to redeem himself as a boxer and a human. As a boxer, Tyson can show that his skills haven't deteriorated as much as people like to believe. As a human, a good clean fight would go a long way for his reputation, but if Tyson feels like Lewis is screwing with him (a la Holyfield's headbutt's), I'd say kick his @$$ Bronx New York style.
Good stuff. I like Tyson in 5. My second pick is Lewis in 6. See where I'm going? I still think it's 50/50 as to whether the fight actually goes on. I work at a 900-seat club that is selling tickets to watch for 30 bucks. The place should be close to filled, and I'm not looking forward to the angry patrons.
I think Tyson is going to shock people and be able to fight a long fight. He seems to be working out hard. I'm going with Tyson in about 6 rounds.
not ready to kiss my money away... but i'm still calling lewis....tyson is no longer a disciplined fighter...if he tries that bull rush crap on lewis he's going to find a superior reach jabbing him in the face over and over and over and over again...lewis is technically superior..that will frustrate the heck out of mike. that's where the possibility of something goofy from mike enters the picture...and then, i'm sure, someone will want to blame mike's antics on lewis in some way.
That fight was slow and boring- everyone watching was frustrated with Tua for not attacking and throwing bombs. Tyson is going to attack Lewis like a pit bull on a meth binge. Tyson is much faster/ powerful than Tua no match. It seems most everyone is thinking if Lewis and his glass jaw can weather the storm - he'll start to take over around 5. I'm thinking along those lines - Tyson in 4 or 5 ---- 6 + Tyson implodes and pulls a shank out of his waistband One way or another this will be a very interesting night- i'm glad I don't have to pay though $$$!
i just saw ESPN's Sportscentury on Iron Mike... for those who haven't seen it, i highly recommend... very poignant and insightful look at the boxer AND the man... now E! is showing "True Hollywood Stories - Mike Tyson & Robin Givens" all MIKE weekend!
WHo is on the undercard? I want mike tyson to win, just so we can say Tyson is the Champion of the World, and nobody can take that away from Iron Mike. Man i swear, Mike Tyson could of been the greatest champion in boxing there ever was, but he had a rough life. I like a chaos in round five, leading to a no contest decision made in round six. I would prefer to have Mike Knock Lennox's Pompous British Canadian ass out, and then proceed to eat his heart and f^ck him til Lennox loves him.
Kobe and Mc Grady are doing it to Jordan. Shaq did it to Dream. Lewis did it to Tyson. Holyfield did it twice. Time to get out.
Tyson was clearly not going to win. But how the hell did the ref miss the obvious pushdown on the knockout? They called the first pushdown and missed the last one? Lewis might be the champion (and i dont hate the guy or anything), but he is the most boringest fighter in the history. The Tanner family hugoff he displayed in the first two rounds was the worst thing I've seen in a while.
Bah, I separate Mike Tyson the boxer and the man. I don't see why people want to see him lose a boxing match because of what he did outside the ring. Boxing is so boring. I don't have a problem with Lennox winning, he's a worthy champion, but god heavyweight boxing is so boring.
