Iron Mike Tyson In K-1

[pknox]

I haven't heard much in the last couple weeks. The last I heard ( a couple weeks back, I guess), they were talking about this on PTI (on ESPN) and it was reported he said he preferred Sapp, and the final details and a date were looking to be worked out. They also said that most likely the fight would be under boxing rules, but that it was possible that might change. Don't worry - when this potential bout gets close, Mike's people will crank the PR machine to full blast.

 

[redfang]

Tyson will fight because he's broke and can't compete with top level boxers anymore.

 

[clapping_tiger]

Originally posted by redfang
Tyson will fight because he's broke and can't compete with top level boxers anymore.

That is exactly what I was going to say. But you know what. If it goes down the ticket sales will be through the roof, and I know I will be watching it on PPV just to see what goes down. Not a bad move on K1's part at all.

 

[arnisador]

Is there a final word on this yet?

 

[pknox]

Their website has nothing on it yet.

 

[Shinzu]

i used to be a big tyson fan until he started all that crap. once he went to jail, he wasn't the same when he got out. i wish the best for him, but i think his time has passed. he is just grasping at straws now

 

[arnisador]

Did he ever finish that facial tattoo?

 

[Zepp]

Originally posted by pknox
They also said that most likely the fight would be under boxing rules, but that it was possible that might change.

Why would K-1 host a fight under western boxing rules, as opposed to their usual K-1 kickboxing rules? That would seem just a bit odd to me.

 

[pknox]

Originally posted by Zepp
Why would K-1 host a fight under western boxing rules, as opposed to their usual K-1 kickboxing rules? That would seem just a bit odd to me.

I'm not sure either -- but possibly to entice other boxers to join in. It's also conceivable that Tyson would only agree to fight if he had a hand in selecting what rules were to be followed.

 

[7starmantis]

I read about the signing on the K-1 website when it happened, and if I recal correctly he will be fighting K-1 rules.
I could be wrong however.

7sm

 

[pknox]

Originally posted by 7starmantis
I read about the signing on the K-1 website when it happened, and if I recal correctly he will be fighting K-1 rules.
I could be wrong however.

7sm

I believe you are correct. Originally, though, there was some talk about having the fight under standard boxing rules.

 

[M F]

If K-1 gets Tyson to fight in their event, it will be HUGE publicity for K-1. I don't see how this is a publicity stunt on Tyson's part. The publicity will benefit K-1 more than anybody else. Think about how many boxing fans would watch the event just for the Tyson fight. How many new fans might this bring to the K-1? The potential is huge. I hope it comes off.

 

[Guro Harold]

Grappling gets him closer to all his favorite body parts for munching.

 

[arnisador]

LOL!