In 2000 Tyson dismissed everyone who was working for him and enlisted new accountants, who prepared a statement showing he started the year $3.3 million in debt but earned $65.7 million. In August 2007, Tyson pleaded guilty to drug possession and driving under the influence in an Arizona court, which stemmed from an arrest in December where authorities said Tyson, who has a long history of legal contentions, admitted to using cocaine that day and to being addicted to the drug.
On May 25, 2009, Tyson’s four-year-old daughter Exodus was found by her seven-year-old brother Miguel unconscious and tangled in a cord, dangling from an exercise treadmill. The child’s mother, Sol Xochitl, untangled her, administered CPR and called for medical attention. Tyson, who was in Las Vegas at the time of the incident, traveled back to Phoenix to be with her. She died of her injuries on May 26, 2009.
En su próxima pelea el 7 de noviembre de 2020, Zhang luchó contra Devin Vargas en la cartelera de la pelea por el título de peso ligero del CMB entre Devin Haney y Yuriorkis Gamboa. En su debut como peleador de Matchroom Boxing. Zhang cayó y detuvo a su oponente en el cuarto asalto.
Tyson himself has spoken about the meaning behind his tattoo, noting that he appreciates the cultural significance of tribal tattoos, and has embraced elements of this art form to create his own distinctive design. In particular, Tyson has noted that his tattoo was inspired by the ancient art of Māori tā moko, which is a sacred and symbolic form of body art used by the indigenous people of New Zealand to tell stories and convey important messages.
Deontay Wilder a laissé comprendre qu’il pourrait bien mettre fin à sa carrière en boxe en cas de défaite face à Zhilei Zhang. Wilder affrontera Zhang en Arabie Saoudite le 1er juin dans le cadre de l’événement Matchroom vs. Queensberry Promotions et l’ancien champion des poids lourds WBC admet que…
Mike is set to address Tyson’s impressive career, including winning 50 out of 58 fights, 44 by knockout as well as his marriage to Robin Givens and his time in prison for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington.
Under the guidance of Cus, Mike contested the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, winning gold medals both times. Mike made his professional debut in 1985 at the age of 18. In the same year, he had to endure the death of Cus, who died of pneumonia at the age of 77. In 1986, Mike had his first shot at a title against Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship. He won the match in the second round, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. The win against Berbick in a match that was billed as Judgment Day was Mike’s stepping stone to stardom.
Suddenly the sideshow was a star. Only in Zhang’s camp, it wasn’t sudden. “Nobody wanted to trust the process,” says George. “Everybody thinks he just figured out how to fight. That’s not the case. Zhilei knew how to fight a long time ago. He’s like a giant that just needed to be provoked.”
It’s fairly safe to say that this fight won’t see the end of the 12th round. Both are huge punchers, and both have showed they can be hurt (Wilder especially so later in his career). Wilder will show a little more aggression and a little more willingness to throw punches than he displayed against Parker, and combine that with Zhang’s cardio consistently failing him later in fights, Wilder is primed for a second-half knockout, say in the eighth round.
Following Zhang’s victory, reports stated that a bout between himself and Tyson Fury were being discussed. On 29 June an immediate rematch was announced for 23 September at Wembley Arena in London, England for the same title. Tyson Fury took to social media to offer Joyce sparring following the announcement.
In the summer of 1995, box Washington settled a civil lawsuit with Tyson for an undisclosed amount, but she has never profited off her story in any way. By all accounts, Washington has lived up to her promise to Walters and has not been heard from since. One of the final things she said during the interview was the reason she put herself through the public hell of a trial was to protect other women. Had Tyson apologized and sought the help he needed, she wouldn’t have. The 108-pound Washington declared, “You hurt me and I was big enough to stand up to you.”
On Tyson’s right arm is a detailed portrait of Mao Zedong, the Chinese revolutionary leader. Tyson chose this tattoo as a symbol of rebellion and resilience, traits he saw in himself. The tattoo reflects Tyson’s interest in socialist and revolutionary ideologies, showcasing his alignment with figures who disrupted the status quo.
In 2015, Zhang was signed to Roc Nation Sports, which Dino Duva also joined as an employee and boxing executive. Roc Nation, a music promoter, entered the boxing market in August 2014 with money but no plan. David Itskowitch, Roc Nation’s founding chief operating officer of boxing, abruptly resigned in July 2016 and Duva’s influence grew after. Roc Nation’s boxing division was in quick decline from 2018, all but ceased working in 2019 and closed down in 2020.
