Mike Tyson was in no doubt when naming only boxer who could take his full punch power
Mike Tyson named the only boxer who could handle his legendary power.
Mike Tyson once named the only boxer who could take his full punch power during his legendary career.
Tyson enjoyed a stellar professional boxing career, which he resumed when he fought Jake Paul last month.
Before his fight against Paul, he recorded 58 fights, winning 50 of them including a staggering 44 victories inside the distance.
Tyson fought some of the biggest names of his era, facing the likes of Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Buster Douglas, who produced, at the time, the biggest upset in the sport's history when he scored a shock win in Tokyo, Japan.
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That goes to Jose Ribalta, who fought 'Iron' Mike back in August 1986.
Tyson won the bout via TKO in the 10th round at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in New Jersey.
Even though he eventually wore down Ribalta and stopped him in the final round of their scheduled contest, Tyson felt that he was the one and only fighter that was able to take his punches.
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Speaking to Ring TV in a Q&A back in 2014, he revealed: "I hit Jose Ribalta with everything, and he took everything and kept coming back for more.
"Jose Ribalta stood toe to toe with me. He was very strong in the clinches."
Mike Tyson and Jose Ribalta during their heavyweight bout back in 1986. Image: Getty
Mike Tyson and Jose Ribalta during their heavyweight bout back in 1986. Image: Getty
Cuba's Ribalta had 22 pro wins to his name when he fought Tyson, who was an unbeaten phenom when they met.
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Tyson had taken out his opponents in the opening stages, but Ribalta gave him rounds.
Ribalta reeled off nine wins in a row after his defeat to Tyson and went onto fight the likes of Tim Witherspoon, Bruce Seldon, Frank Bruno, Larry Holmes and Vitali Klitschko before calling time on his career.
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Topics: Mike Tyson, Boxing
Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming which boxing legend he wanted to face the most from any era
Updated 15:50 3 Jul 2024 GMT+1
Published 15:07 3 Jul 2024 GMT+1
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming which boxing legend he wanted to face the most from any era
Mike Tyson picked a boxing legend as his dream opponent.
Alex Brotherton
Alex Brotherton
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when he was asked to name his dream boxing opponent from any era.
Tyson took on all comers during his legendary professional career, fighting some of the biggest names of his generation.
He faced Evander Holyfield in back-to-back fights and had memorable showdowns against the likes of Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks and Lennox Lewis.
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The 57-year-old, who fought fellow boxing icon Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition back in November 2020, was due to make his return to the ring on July 20 against Jake Paul.
However, the fight was postponed and rescheduled for November 15 after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in May that prevented him from training.
During an interview with Steve Farhood on ShoBox, 'Iron' Mike was asked to name his dream opponent from any era to which he immediately opted for Floyd Mayweather.
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Farhood laughed and said he 'loved' the answer before the former world heavyweight champion explained why a fight with Mayweather would've been interesting.
"Well, I would love to have fought him. I wish he was my weight," he explained. "We can never fight, of course, because of the weight difference, but I wouldn’t fight him the way they fought him."
Floyd Mayweather fought Jake Paul's brother, Logan, in 2021. Image: Getty
Floyd Mayweather fought Jake Paul's brother, Logan, in 2021. Image: Getty
Mayweather walked away from the sport undefeated, recording a stunning 50-0 professional record.
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But Tyson believes he'd have known exactly how to deal with Mayweather. He added: "I would be mean, I would be dirty. Because you’d have to do everything to fight him because he’s just so good.
"You can’t... it’s almost impossible to fight him clean. It’s just so hard to beat him.
"I don’t care. It’s really hard to beat him. The style he deploys - it’s really difficult to beat him in that particular style.
"I don’t care. Love him or hate him, he’s a hard man to beat. I would fight a guy like Floyd differently if he was a heavyweight."
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Topics: Boxing, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul
Alex Brotherton
Alex Brotherton
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming the only boxer who could take his full punch power
Published 08:00 12 Oct 2024 GMT+1
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming the only boxer who could take his full punch power
One of the all-time great heavyweights has made his feelings clear.
John McDougall
John McDougall
Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all-time who dominated the sport for decades, has named the only boxer who could take his full punch power.
Between 1985 and 2005, the ruthless Tyson took part in 58 professional bouts across a glittering career that came to an end as he approached his 39th birthday.
'Iron Mike' chalked up 50 wins and just six losses in that time, with an astounding 44 victories via knockout.
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In terms of his defeats, Evander Holyfield memorably beat Tyson twice in the 1990s, while Briton Lennox Lewis knocked him out at a contest in 2002.
Buster Douglas, Danny Williams and Kevin McBride were the other three fighters to have knocked out Tyson in his professional career.
But neither of these three, nor Holyfield or Lewis, were once named by Tyson as the opponent who could live with his punches.
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That accolade goes to Jose Ribalta, whom Tyson fought in his 26th bout at the age of just 20 in August 1986.
Tyson won that bout with a technical knockout in the 10th round at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in New Jersey.
The victory was a remarkable 26 without loss for Tyson, who only lost his first professional fight in 1990 when he took on Douglas in what was then his 38th bout, having been the undisputed world heavyweight champion between then and 1987.
Speaking in 2014 to Ring TV in a Q&A, Tyson felt that Ribalta was the one fighter who was able to take his punches as he believes the opponent had the best chin and was the strongest he faced.
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He said: "I hit Jose Ribalta with everything, and he took everything and kept coming back for more. Jose Ribalta stood toe to toe with me. He was very strong in the clinches."
Mike Tyson (L) moves against Jose Ribalta during a bout at Trump Plaza Hotel on August 17, 1986 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Image credit: Getty
Mike Tyson (L) moves against Jose Ribalta during a bout at Trump Plaza Hotel on August 17, 1986 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Image credit: Getty
Tyson will face YouTube personality Jake Paul in a boxing match on November 15. It will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Topics: Mike Tyson, Boxing, Boxing News
John McDougall
John McDougall
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming the only boxer who could take his full punch power
Updated 14:18 22 Mar 2024 GMT
Published 14:15 22 Mar 2024 GMT
Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when naming the only boxer who could take his full punch power
One of the greatest heavyweights of all time has made his feelings clear.
John McDougall
John McDougall
Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all-time and dominated the sport for much of the 1980s and 1990s.
Tyson had a total of 58 professional boxing bouts between 1985 and 2005 in a career which spanned three decades and came to a conclusion as he approached his 39th birthday.
In that time, Tyson chalked up 50 wins and just six losses, with an astounding 44 victories on knockout as he demonstrated his stopping power in the ring.
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Evander Holyfield beat Tyson twice in the 1990s in back to back defeats, while Briton Lennox Lewis knocked out Iron Mike at a contest in 2002.
Buster Douglas, Danny Williams and Kevin McBride were the other three fighters to have knocked out Tyson in his professional career.
But neither of these three, nor Holyfield or Lewis, were once named by Tyson as the opponent who could live with his punches.
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That accolade goes to Jose Ribalta, whom Tyson fought in his 26th bout at the age of just 20 in August 1986.
Tyson won that bout with a technical knockout in the 10th round at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in New Jersey.
The victory was a remarkable 26 without loss for Tyson, who only lost his first professional fight in 1990 when he took on Douglas in what was then his 38th bout, having been the undisputed world heavyweight champion between then and 1987.
Mike Tyson fights Jose Ribalta in 1986. (
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Speaking back in 2014 to Ring TV in a Q&A, Tyson felt that Ribalta was the one fighter who was able to take his punches as he believes the opponent had the best chin and was the strongest he faced.
He said: "I hit Jose Ribalta with everything, and he took everything and kept coming back for more.
"Jose Ribalta stood toe to toe with me. He was very strong in the clinches."
Jake Paul will be the next boxer to feel Tyson's power when face each other on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Speaking ahead of the upcoming showdown against Tyson - also known as 'Iron Mike' - Paul said: "I idolised Mike Tyson until the first time I met him 4 years ago…he called me Logan. Going to make sure he knows who I am real close and personal."
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Topics: Boxing, Mike Tyson
John McDougall
John McDougall
Mike Tyson holds nothing back when making Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 prediction
Updated 16:45 10 Dec 2024 GMT
Published 16:38 10 Dec 2024 GMT
Mike Tyson holds nothing back when making Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 prediction
Fury and Usyk will meet in their rematch in Saudi Arabia on December 21.
Rory O'Callaghan
Rory O'Callaghan
Mike Tyson has already made his feelings clear on Tyson Fury's upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk as excitement builds ahead of the fight.
Fury, 36, suffered the first defeat of his professional career in May as former cruiserweight champion Usyk, 37, beat him via split decision to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Usyk stunned many with his victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and there will be huge interest when the pair meet again in the same city on December 21.
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Unlike the first fight, the undisputed title will not be on the line as Usyk vacated the IBF title following his victory over Fury.
British fighter Daniel Dubois now holds that belt and could be in line to face Usyk, should he emerge victorious from the rematch with Fury. However, if the 'Gypsy King' wins later this month, most expect a trilogy fight to follow.
Speaking last month, former undisputed heavyweight world champion Tyson – who recently lost to Jake Paul in his professional boxing comeback - gave his thoughts on Usyk vs Fury 2 and was asked to pick a winner.
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"Usyk is the best heavyweight in the world at the moment. But I'm going for Fury to beat him," he told the Daily Mail.
"Why? Because I'm a fan. Because his father gave him my name. I'm not abandoning him now."
Speaking to Paul Dempsey ahead of the release of the boxing game 'Undisputed', Fury said he believed he won the first fight and would be taking no chances with his preparations for the rematch.
Usyk will fight Fury again in December (Image: Getty)
Usyk will fight Fury again in December (Image: Getty)
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"I thought I won the fight last time. I give him, me boxing all my life and watching boxing me whole career, I give him rounds eight, nine and ten, and round nine was a 10-8," said Fury.
"So that's what I give him out of the fight, but obviously the judges saw it a bit different, couple of them did. One of them had me winning. That's what it was. It was as close as it can be."
How much will Fury and Usyk make from the fight?
The Independent report that the overall purse for the first fight was around $150m (£116m), with Fury taking roughly 70 per cent of that figure.
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For the December rematch, the purse is reported to be closer to $191m (£150m).
While the split has not been officially confirmed, Usyk is expected to earn a greater percentage than in the previous fight due to his status as defending champion.
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