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REPORT | Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr Did ‘Well Over’ One Million Buys

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / December 2, 2020 December 2, 2020

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. did monstrous pay-per-view numbers according to boxing journalist Dan Rafael. Tyson ended his 15-year retirement this past Saturday. The former heavyweight king looked good against ‘Captain Hook’ who struggled to contain the aggressive puncher. The fight went the scheduled distance of eight rounds, each of them being two minutes. …

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Mike Tyson Disagrees With Mayweather: ‘There’s Never Enough Belts’

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / December 1, 2020 December 1, 2020

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has reacted to Floyd Mayweather’s complaints about belts in boxing. In October, Mayweather ranted about their being too many champions, he said. “There is too many champions in the sport of boxing right now, too many champions. There is no such thing as a super champion, not at all. I’m …

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Claressa Shields Moves To MMA, Signs With PFL

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / December 1, 2020 December 1, 2020

Undisputed middleweight boxing champion Claressa Shields is set to transition to Mixed Martial Arts according to a report from MMA Junkie. The Olympic gold medallist has today inked a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) solidifying her transition into a new sport. Shields will take one-off fights for the promotion at the start of …

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Dillian Whyte Rips Daniel Dubois: ‘Man’s Out Here Quitting’

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / November 29, 2020 November 29, 2020

Top heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has ripped into Daniel Dubois who suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Joe Joyce on Saturday night. Dubois put his Commonwealth and British titles on the line and hoped to claim the vacant European strap against Joyce. The 23-year-old started well and was able to land countless …

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Mike Tyson & Roy Jones Jr. Battle To A Draw – Highlights

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / November 29, 2020 November 29, 2020

Mike Tyson was unlucky to come away without a win as he drew his first fight in 15 years against Roy Jones Jr. Round 1: Tyson came out extremely aggressive in round one. Jones Jr. was light on his feet but struggled to contain ‘Iron Mike’ who was bulldozing forward throughout the two-minute stanza. Round …

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Badou Jack Batters Gutsy Blake McKernan In Decision Win – Highlights

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / November 29, 2020 November 29, 2020

Badou Jack got back in the win column as expected against the previously unbeaten Blake McKernan. In the early rounds Jack advanced forward with distain for his inexperienced opponent. The two-weight world champ battered McKernan, often going to the body with nasty shots but was unable to get rid of the gutsy fighter who wouldn’t …

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Joe Joyce Stops Daniel Dubois – Highlights

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / November 28, 2020 November 28, 2020

Joe Joyce is the new Commonwealth, British and European champion after emerging victorious from his highly anticipated fight with the previously unbeaten Daniel Dubois. Joyce had to withstand an early storm from Dubois who was able to land consistent power punches through the first few rounds. The Olympic silver medallist ate everything his opponent threw …

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VIDEO | Mike Tyson & Roy Jones Jr. Face Off Ahead Of Exhibition Bout

Boxing News / By Jordan Ellis / November 28, 2020 November 28, 2020

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has squared off with Roy Jones Jr. ahead of their eagerly anticipated exhibition bout which is set to take place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles later tonight. Both men weighed in yesterday before sharing an intense face-off. A thin bit of material separated Tyson and Jones Jr. …

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