News for 'Mike Tyson'

'I will knock out Mike Tyson'

'I will knock out Mike Tyson'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Jake Paul is betting on himself to beat boxing legend Mike Tyson when the pair meet in the ring in Texas on Friday.

Vijay Deverakonda to box Mike Tyson!

Vijay Deverakonda to box Mike Tyson!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'It's not easy to stand in front of Mike Tyson. I want to look convincing.'

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mike Tyson was involved in a scuffle with another passenger on an airplane at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday.

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Mike Tyson becomes a vegan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has become a vegetarian, it was reported on Thursday.

Mike Tyson to fight again

Mike Tyson to fight again

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

The troubled and broke former-champion meets British heavyweight Danny Williams.

Mike Tyson files for bankruptcy

Mike Tyson files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

'As a professional fighter who relied on others to manage his affairs, he discovered that his debts far exceeded his assets,' his attorney Debra Grassgreen said.

Gagan Deep meets Mike Tyson!

Gagan Deep meets Mike Tyson!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Reader Sunil Srivastava sent us a picture of Mike Tyson.

Mike Tyson to debut in Bollywood

Mike Tyson to debut in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

The box will be in Fool n Final.

Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident

Mike Tyson's daughter dies after accident

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has died after being found with a cord around her neck in an apparent accident at her home, police said on Tuesday. Media reports said Exodus Tyson was playing near some exercise equipment when she got tangled in a power cord or a rope hanging from a treadmill on Monday.

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is preparing for his first professional fight since 2005 against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul,

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was playing near some exercise equipment when she accidentally got tangled in a cord or rope hanging from a treadmill. ABC News reported that the child was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Centre in central Phoenix, where she was listed in critical condition on life support.

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has married for the third time, tying the knot with girlfriend Lakiha Spicer in Las Vegas, the owner of a wedding chapel said on Tuesday. The wedding comes about two weeksafter his four-year-old daughter, Exodus, from another woman died in what police described as an accident at her Arizona home. The youngster was choked by a cord from a treadmill.

Woman accuses boxing great Mike Tyson of rape in 1990s

Woman accuses boxing great Mike Tyson of rape in 1990s

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A woman has filed a $5 million lawsuit accusing former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson of raping her in the early 1990s.

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Tyson said he wants to spread word of the benefits of psilocybin as widely as possible, which is why he has partnered with Wesana.

Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle

Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested on Wednesday after brawling with a celebrity photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and injuring the man's head, police said. The photographer, who was not immediately identified, also was arrested. He suffered a cut to his forehead and was taken to a hospital. It is not known if Tyson was hurt.

Mike Tyson avoids charges in airport fracas

Mike Tyson avoids charges in airport fracas

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

Prosecutors said on Thursday they did not have enough evidence to charge boxer Mike Tyson over an altercation with a paparazzi photographer at Los Angeles airport in November. The photographer, who went to the hospital that day with a cut to his forehead, will also not be charged.

I'm destitute and broke: Mike Tyson

I'm destitute and broke: Mike Tyson

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson says he is "totally broke" after years of excessive spending but still leads a happy life.

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made his maiden trip to India to launch the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) League in Mumbai on Friday.

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

New Zealand bans former boxing champ Mike Tyson

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

New Zealand revoked an entry visa for former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist Mike Tyson on Wednesday after a charity going to benefit from his visit dropped its support.

'I'm done with boxing',says Mike Tyson

'I'm done with boxing',says Mike Tyson

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

American boxing legend Mike Tyson has finally dispelled any notion that he will make a return to the ring.

Mike Tyson rules out return to boxing ring

Mike Tyson rules out return to boxing ring

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Former World heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has ruled out a return to the ring, as he feels he has fallen out of love with the sport. Tyson hung up his gloves in 2005 and now aged 43, he feels that he is too old and fat to make a comeback.

'Mike Tyson is scary and sweet at the same time'

'Mike Tyson is scary and sweet at the same time'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'He is really sharp and it was just amazing.'

Madhavan to watch Saala Khadoos with Mike Tyson

Madhavan to watch Saala Khadoos with Mike Tyson

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Saala Khadoos stars Madhavan and real life boxer Ritika Singh.

Mike Tyson lashes out at AIBA. Here is why...

Mike Tyson lashes out at AIBA. Here is why...

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Mike Tyson has branded the Amateur International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to let professional fighters take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics as "ridiculous" and "foolish".

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout

I didn't prove nothing to anybody. Only to myself: Tyson

I didn't prove nothing to anybody. Only to myself: Tyson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The bout between the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Paul and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson was streamed live on Netflix and played out in front of a sold-out crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Tyson vs Paul: 'It's personal now -- he must die!'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The match has drawn extraordinary global interest but also criticism, with British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissing the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing."

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Clinton, Tyson, Jackman cheer Serena

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Eager to witness what many felt would be Serena Williams's final competitive match, thousands of fans poured into the Arthur Ashe stadium.

Holyfield open to third Tyson fight for charity

Holyfield open to third Tyson fight for charity

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Tyson, the first heavyweight to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, retired after a loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, while Holyfield called time on his career nine years later.

Women's boxing had its biggest night - here's why

Women's boxing had its biggest night - here's why

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at the weekend was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment for women's boxing.

'Tyson gets Australia visa for speaking event'

'Tyson gets Australia visa for speaking event'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been granted a visa to enter Australia for a series of motivational talks next month, organisers said on Wednesday.

Tyson teases fans: 'I'm back' declares in training video

Tyson teases fans: 'I'm back' declares in training video

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Mike Tyson said then that he was considering a return to the ring for some exhibition bouts to raise money for charity.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios in Las Vegas but fell short of breaking his own record as the oldest-ever welterweight champion as the American boxer escaped with a majority draw.

Tyson arrested on cocaine charges

Tyson arrested on cocaine charges

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cocaine.

Tyson-Etienne heavyweight fight on

Tyson-Etienne heavyweight fight on

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Less than 24 hours after issuing a statement saying Saturday's fight was off because he had the flu and unable to train, Tyson had a sudden change of heart

Tyson might be innocent

Tyson might be innocent

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Investigators say video evidence shows the temperamental pugilist was trying to avoid trouble, not start it

Tyson set for knee surgery

Tyson set for knee surgery

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

The 38-year-old is believed to have torn the complex lateral meniscus in his left knee during his fight against Danny Williams.