33 Results for mike tyson

Briggs still waiting for his chance

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Amid talk of a Wladimir Klitschko-Oleg Maskaev unification bout, don't forget about Shannon Briggs, who still awaits a title shot, MaxBoxing writes.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006

Holyfield bravado has familiar comeback ring

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Evander Holyfield, at 43, always has something to prove when he steps into the ring Friday in Dallas. The voluble four-time heavyweight champ airs out with MaxBoxing.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2006

Mesi aware of health issues but still determined

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Joe Mesi finally gets the chance to fight again for the first time since 2004, as he prepares to face Ronald Bellamy in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006

No love lost between fighters, but is class out, too?

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Ricardo Mayorga's latest antics in prefight press conferences with Oscar De La Hoya underscore a problem: Lack of respect in promoting a fight.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2006

Rahman has to fight; Klitschko doesn't

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Vitali Klitschko probably is legitimately hurt as he postpones this title bout with Hasim Rachman a fourth time. But that doesn't make this delay right.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2005

Objectivity is one thing; Ali is another

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

This month in Louisville, Ky., the Muhammad Ali Center opens. It will provide another chance for Ali to mesmerize and move the masses.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2005

Urango does not deflect Tyson comparisons

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

The moment junior welterweight prospect Juan Urango walked into the gym, his trainer thought just one thing: Mike Tyson.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2005

Tyson's act still plays, but can he win?

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

As he nears 40, does Mike Tyson have what it takes to make some noise in the heavyweight division?

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2005

Is Golota wasted talent or late bloomer?

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Saturday is Andrew Golota's last shot at becoming a champion, and no one has to remind him of that fact.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2005

Tito, Winky have eyes on Hopkins

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Felix Trinidad and Winky Wright meet on May 14, but they have their eyes on a date with Bernard Hopkins.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2005

Ukrainian troubles weigh on Klitschko

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Vitali Klitschko will have much more than Danny Williams on his mind when he defends his title Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2004

Mosley needs to find the Old Shane

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

For Shane Mosley to beat Winky Wright, he needs to go back to being the Mosley he was as a lightweight.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2004

Wait pays off for Diaz

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Juan Diaz waited his turn. Now at 21, he could be leading the charge for boxing's next generation.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2004

Nothing like Tito at the Garden

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Returning from a two-year absence, Felix Trinidad is back when boxing needs him the most.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2004

'Tyson doesn't have the hunger'

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

Danny Williams isn't heading into his fight against Mike Tyson planning to go quietly into the night with a paycheck and a loss.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2004