News for 'Mike Tyson'

Tyson stirs up controversy

Tyson stirs up controversy

Rediff.com30 May 2003

The former heavyweight champion said talking about Desiree Washington makes him so angry he wants to 'rape' her.

Tyson poised for July return

Tyson poised for July return

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Mike Tyson is preparing for a possible fight with Ireland's Kevin McBride on July 31, according to a report on Fightnews.com.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been banned from entering Britain to promote his book due to changes in the country's immigration laws, British media reported on Tuesday.

Briton Williams knocks out Tyson

Briton Williams knocks out Tyson

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Tyson agrees to plea deal

Tyson agrees to plea deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Tyson says he is quitting

Tyson says he is quitting

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Tyson refused New Zealand visa again

Tyson refused New Zealand visa again

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been refused a visa to visit New Zealand as part of a series of motivational speeches for the second time, the country's government said on Friday.

Tyson ready to fight: trainer

Tyson ready to fight: trainer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The former world champion's trainer said Tyson is tired of training for his July 30 fight against British fighter Danny Williams.

Tyson may not fight again

Tyson may not fight again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

"I don't know. It's probably too difficult to get into shape now ... I'm exhausted now," said the former heavyweight champion.\n\n

Tyson reveals death wish

Tyson reveals death wish

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The former heavyweight boxing champ is full of rage and remorse in a new two-hour documentary.

Tyson indicted on drug charges

Tyson indicted on drug charges

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Tyson faces two counts each of felony drug possession and misdemeanor driving under the influence in connection with his Dec. 29 arrest in Scottsdale.

Fangs of fury: Suarez finds new fan in Tyson!

Fangs of fury: Suarez finds new fan in Tyson!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Luis Suarez has a new brother in arms in former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Tyson pleads not guilty to charges

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Mike Tyson entered the plea of not guilty to three misdemeanor assault charges and charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.

Tyson ponders what to do next

Tyson ponders what to do next

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Tyson makes singing debut in Italy

Tyson makes singing debut in Italy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

'I'm not just a boxer. I'm a father, an uncle, a person who loves animals and it's not fair to see me just as a fighter,' Tyson said, after announcing a June fight.

Tyson falls to McBride

Tyson falls to McBride

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Tyson confessed in his new book Undisputed Truth that he used a fake penis to fool drug-testers and fought on cocaine.

Tyson, Williams weigh in for bout

Tyson, Williams weigh in for bout

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

No turning back for new-look Tyson

No turning back for new-look Tyson

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The 38-year-old's fierce aura and savage skills have eroded through inactivity, fighting just twice in the last three years.

Tyson flattens Etienne in 49 seconds

Tyson flattens Etienne in 49 seconds

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

Tyson halted the charge of the "Black Rhino" with the sixth-fastest victory of his career.

Tyson rages and reveals death wish

Tyson rages and reveals death wish

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

'I understand this society that I live in hates me' and 'I'm gonna live it 'til they kill me,' said the former boxing champ.

No rematch with Tyson, says Lewis

No rematch with Tyson, says Lewis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

World heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis feels Mike Tyson is scared of him.

Tyson held in NY hotel brawl; released

Tyson held in NY hotel brawl; released

Rediff.com22 Jun 2003

The boxer became involved in a dispute with two men and a woman at a Marriott hotel, where he was a guest.

'Good guy' Tyson wants to dance to musicals

'Good guy' Tyson wants to dance to musicals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, once notorious for his bad boy antics, has a new goal: he'd like to dance and act in musicals.

Tyson weighs in at 233 for McBride fight

Tyson weighs in at 233 for McBride fight

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Mike Tyson tipped the scales at 233 pounds, while his opponent Irishman Kevin McBride weighed 271 pounds, his heaviest weight ever for a fight.

Tyson to become missionary to earn kids' respect

Tyson to become missionary to earn kids' respect

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has said that he now wants to forget his hard-man image earned in the ring, and help people to restore pride in himself and win the respect of his children.

SA promoter eyes Lewis-Tyson rematch

SA promoter eyes Lewis-Tyson rematch

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

Lewis defeated the former world champion over eight rounds last June.

Tyson-loving Devendro tempers aggression for gold dreams

Tyson-loving Devendro tempers aggression for gold dreams

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Having modelled the aggressive style of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to claim an Olympic berth, Indian boxer Devendro Singh knows curbing those attacking instincts is the only way to achieve his dream of a medal at the London Games.

Tyson wanted to kill Holyfield during infamous ear-biting bout

Tyson wanted to kill Holyfield during infamous ear-biting bout

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Mike Tyson has revealed in his autobiography that he wanted to kill his ear-biting victim Evander Holyfield in the infamous 1997 fight.

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

'Liger Is Kickass, Sir'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Our hero is strong and you must have seen the mother, she is stronger.' 'And Mike Tyson is the strongest!'

Inspired and charmed by Tyson, Shiva now eyes Olympic glory

Inspired and charmed by Tyson, Shiva now eyes Olympic glory

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

He is the youngest Indian pugilist to qualify for the Olympics but Shiva Thapa was busy trying his hand at athletics and football to start with before catching the phenomenal Mike Tyson on TV charmed him into taking up boxing.

'Vicious alcoholic' Tyson claims he is 'on verge of dying'

'Vicious alcoholic' Tyson claims he is 'on verge of dying'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has claimed he is on the verge of dying from ongoing drug and alcohol problems.

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Is Vijay Deverakonda The Next Action Superstar?

Is Vijay Deverakonda The Next Action Superstar?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Liger looks a massy entertainer with grand visuals and high-octane action sequences, observes Namrata Thakker.

Are Virat's Jokes Making Anushka Laugh?

Are Virat's Jokes Making Anushka Laugh?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Ananya shoots with Mike Tyson...Sonali plays with Little Miss Icy... Karisma's lunch with family...

The FABULOUS Life of Vijay Deverakonda

The FABULOUS Life of Vijay Deverakonda

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Namrata Thakker takes a look at his FABULOUS life through Instagram feed as he celebrates his 34th birthday.

LIGER: Behind The Scenes...

LIGER: Behind The Scenes...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Namrata Thakker takes you behind the scenes to give you a peek into Director Puri Jagannadh's film.

'There is red-hot anger, embarrassment in our fans'

'There is red-hot anger, embarrassment in our fans'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

'It is one thing to plan, but to base that plan on a flawed premise is an exercise in futility.' Former captain Greg Chappell questioned the Australian team's selection and planning for the four-match Test series, two of which the visitors lost inside two days.