Muhammad Ali was arguably one of the greatest fighters to ever step foot in the ring. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, US, Ali still remains the only three-time lineal champion of the heavyweight division, winning 56 of his 61 professional bouts. Following his famous “Thrilla in Manila” fight against Joe Frazier in 1975, which Ali won by TKO to claim the title of heavyweight champion of the world, many urged the American to quit while he was ahead. Related articles Anthony Joshua late opponent change WON’T affect him - Gill EXCLUSIVE Boxing news: Anthony Joshua challenged by Dillian Whyte’s BROTHER However, Ali did not retire until three years later in February 1978, after beating Leon Spinks at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. That break was short-lived though, and the fighter announced a comeback to face Larry Holmes for the WBC belt – a move largely motivated by money. It was around the time that Ali started struggling with … [Read more...] about Boxing news: What Mike Tyson promised to Muhammad Ali to ‘AVENGE him’ REVEALED
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Report: Mike Tyson Once Offered Zookeeper $10,000 to Fight a Silverback Gorilla
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, recently claimed that he tried to pay a zookeeper $10,000 to let him fight a silverback gorilla. Tyson says that he made the offer in 1986 when he was touring a zoo in New York, at the time he told the zookeeper he wanted to “smash the silverback’s snotbox,” the Daily Mail reported.The boxer said that he was incensed when he thought he saw the gorilla “bullying” other animals in the zoo enclosure. “When we got to the gorilla cage there was one big silverback gorilla there just bullying all the other gorillas,” Tyson said. “They were so powerful, but their eyes were like an innocent infant,” he added. “I offered the attendant $10,000 to open the cage and let me smash that silverback’s snotbox! He declined,” Tyson added. Lately, the controversial 52-year-old fighter has been spending his days running a pot business in California. A year ago, Tyson broke ground on a … [Read more...] about Report: Mike Tyson Once Offered Zookeeper $10,000 to Fight a Silverback Gorilla
New Concerts: Mike Tyson’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ coming to Reno
The Brew HaHa The benefit for the Sierra Arts Foundation takes place at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Nugget Ballroom at the Nugget Casino Resort. Reno singer Whitney Myer, who appeared on season two of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform and more than 100 types of beers will be served. Tickets cost $50 general admission and $65 VIP (doors open for VIPs at 7 p.m.) advance. Add $10 day of show. Tickets are available at the casino and at NuggetCasinoResort.com. Details: 775-356-3300. Donny Osmond Celebrating 50 years as a performer and in support of his 60th album release, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” Osmond performs Jan. 29 in the Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall. The former child star has sold more than 100 million records with hits such as “Puppy Love,” “Go Away Little Girl” and “The Twelfth of Never.” Tickets cost $59.50 to $74.50 and available at www.silverlegacyreno.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling … [Read more...] about New Concerts: Mike Tyson’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ coming to Reno
Mike Tyson will be a grand marshal in the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade. Here’s why
Heavyweight boxing champion, cannabis entrepreneur and convicted rapist Mike Tyson will serve as one of the grand marshals of this year’s Desert Hot Springs holiday parade. As the celebrity grand marshal, he will take a leading role in the parade, tree lighting ceremony and festival that follows. City officials said Tyson was invited to participate because he had been working closely with city staff on a cannabis development he hoped to bring to the city. Desert Hot Springs Mayor Scott Matas said he had not previously been aware of all of Tyson’s past offenses and said the city was working with Tyson’s staff to address worries relating to the parade. “There are some very concerned residents and we’re taking those concerns very seriously,” he said. “We want to see if there’s something we can do to make people’s minds at ease.” More: A massive weed campus is coming to the Palm Springs area More: Timothy Bradley Jr., who … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson will be a grand marshal in the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade. Here’s why
Change of plans: Mike Tyson will not be part of the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade
Mike Tyson will not appear in the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade this year city officials confirmed Tuesday, a few weeks after announcing the former heavyweight boxing champ, convicted rapist and cannabis business entrepreneur would serve as the celebrity grand marshal for the celebration. In a release, Desert Hot Springs officials said Tyson had an "unexpected schedule change and is no longer available." City officials said in September that Tyson had been invited to help lead the holiday celebrations in the city, including the parade and tree-lighting ceremony, since he had been closely working with city staff on a cannabis-related business venture he hoped to bring to the city. After the initial announcement, city officials said they were working with Tyson — who was convicted of rape in Indiana in 1992 — and his team to address any concerns from residents. PREVIOUSLY: Mike Tyson will be a grand marshal in the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade. … [Read more...] about Change of plans: Mike Tyson will not be part of the Desert Hot Springs holiday parade