Mike Tyson Considers Fighting Women

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Mike Tyson said fans should not expect much of a fight when he steps back into the ring.


But the 40-year-old former heavyweight champ promised an entertaining show Friday night when he launches the "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in Youngstown.


At a news conference at an Italian restaurant, Tyson said he would likely go just four rounds and that future stops on the tour might include bouts with women, possibly professional boxer Ann Wolfe.

Wolfe, from Waco, Texas, is 21-1 with 15 knockouts.

"She's such a prominent, dominant woman in the boxing field," Tyson said.

When asked if he was joking about fighting women, Tyson said, "I'm very serious."

Russ Young, a promoter for Wolfe, said such a bout will never happen.

"That's the first we've heard of it," Young said. "No state would sanction that. She would be outweighed by 60 to 70 pounds. Ann would never entertain the idea."

Tyson said the tour was meant to be fun and raise money for charity.

"It's all fun. I'm not Mike Tyson," he said, referring to the fierce boxer whose career was upended by a prison term. "I'm not 20 years old. I'm not going to smash anybody. I'm not going to talk about smashing anybody's brains. You're not going to see that guy no more."

At the press conference, Tyson posed for photos with fans, signed autographs and campaigned for Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Michael Steele.

Tyson, wearing a white and blue Steele for U.S. Senate T-shirt, said he used to believe black Republicans were "sellouts." But Tyson said he changed his mind after researching the Maryland lieutenant governor.

"We have to open our eyes more," Tyson said, as he pointed to his T-shirt.

His recent years have been marked by embarrassing fights - inside and out of the ring - and staggering debt. Tyson last fought in June 2005, losing to the unheralded Kevin McBride.

He will return to the ring Friday at the 6,000-seat Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown for a pay-per-view event against former sparring partner Corey "T-Rex" Sanders.

Tyson had said he was finished with boxing after his bout with McBride, which he quit after six rounds.

The man who vowed to eat Lennox Lewis' children and bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear has said he's in no mood for a comeback.


He recently trained in a makeshift ring at a Las Vegas hotel.

Tyson shot to fame by knocking out Trevor Berbick in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20. He was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas in 1990 and lost his world heavyweight title. He later served prison time for rape, returned to fighting and infamously bit Holyfield's ear in a 1997 fight.

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[Kev]

Ah what a shame he was only joking I'd have loved to have seen that fight come off.

Tyson is at currently 1-1 against women fighters, he battered his wife but Desiree managed to put him away.

A fight against Wolfe could be a rubber match.

[ICB]

Mike Tyson said fans should not expect much of a fight when he steps back into the ring.


But the 40-year-old former heavyweight champ promised an entertaining show Friday night when he launches the "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in Youngstown.


At a news conference at an Italian restaurant, Tyson said he would likely go just four rounds and that future stops on the tour might include bouts with women, possibly professional boxer Ann Wolfe.

Wolfe, from Waco, Texas, is 21-1 with 15 knockouts.

"She's such a prominent, dominant woman in the boxing field," Tyson said.

When asked if he was joking about fighting women, Tyson said, "I'm very serious."

Russ Young, a promoter for Wolfe, said such a bout will never happen.

"That's the first we've heard of it," Young said. "No state would sanction that. She would be outweighed by 60 to 70 pounds. Ann would never entertain the idea."

Tyson said the tour was meant to be fun and raise money for charity.

"It's all fun. I'm not Mike Tyson," he said, referring to the fierce boxer whose career was upended by a prison term. "I'm not 20 years old. I'm not going to smash anybody. I'm not going to talk about smashing anybody's brains. You're not going to see that guy no more."

At the press conference, Tyson posed for photos with fans, signed autographs and campaigned for Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Michael Steele.

Tyson, wearing a white and blue Steele for U.S. Senate T-shirt, said he used to believe black Republicans were "sellouts." But Tyson said he changed his mind after researching the Maryland lieutenant governor.

"We have to open our eyes more," Tyson said, as he pointed to his T-shirt.

His recent years have been marked by embarrassing fights - inside and out of the ring - and staggering debt. Tyson last fought in June 2005, losing to the unheralded Kevin McBride.

He will return to the ring Friday at the 6,000-seat Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown for a pay-per-view event against former sparring partner Corey "T-Rex" Sanders.

Tyson had said he was finished with boxing after his bout with McBride, which he quit after six rounds.

The man who vowed to eat Lennox Lewis' children and bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear has said he's in no mood for a comeback.


He recently trained in a makeshift ring at a Las Vegas hotel.

Tyson shot to fame by knocking out Trevor Berbick in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20. He was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas in 1990 and lost his world heavyweight title. He later served prison time for rape, returned to fighting and infamously bit Holyfield's ear in a 1997 fight.

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is ann wolfe crazy she wanted to fight that other guy now tyson shes lost her marbles

[Kev]

Mike Tyson said fans should not expect much of a fight when he steps back into the ring.


But the 40-year-old former heavyweight champ promised an entertaining show Friday night when he launches the "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in Youngstown.


At a news conference at an Italian restaurant, Tyson said he would likely go just four rounds and that future stops on the tour might include bouts with women, possibly professional boxer Ann Wolfe.

Wolfe, from Waco, Texas, is 21-1 with 15 knockouts.

"She's such a prominent, dominant woman in the boxing field," Tyson said.

When asked if he was joking about fighting women, Tyson said, "I'm very serious."

Russ Young, a promoter for Wolfe, said such a bout will never happen.

"That's the first we've heard of it," Young said. "No state would sanction that. She would be outweighed by 60 to 70 pounds. Ann would never entertain the idea."

Tyson said the tour was meant to be fun and raise money for charity.

"It's all fun. I'm not Mike Tyson," he said, referring to the fierce boxer whose career was upended by a prison term. "I'm not 20 years old. I'm not going to smash anybody. I'm not going to talk about smashing anybody's brains. You're not going to see that guy no more."

At the press conference, Tyson posed for photos with fans, signed autographs and campaigned for Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Michael Steele.

Tyson, wearing a white and blue Steele for U.S. Senate T-shirt, said he used to believe black Republicans were "sellouts." But Tyson said he changed his mind after researching the Maryland lieutenant governor.

"We have to open our eyes more," Tyson said, as he pointed to his T-shirt.

His recent years have been marked by embarrassing fights - inside and out of the ring - and staggering debt. Tyson last fought in June 2005, losing to the unheralded Kevin McBride.

He will return to the ring Friday at the 6,000-seat Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown for a pay-per-view event against former sparring partner Corey "T-Rex" Sanders.

Tyson had said he was finished with boxing after his bout with McBride, which he quit after six rounds.

The man who vowed to eat Lennox Lewis' children and bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear has said he's in no mood for a comeback.


He recently trained in a makeshift ring at a Las Vegas hotel.

Tyson shot to fame by knocking out Trevor Berbick in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20. He was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas in 1990 and lost his world heavyweight title. He later served prison time for rape, returned to fighting and infamously bit Holyfield's ear in a 1997 fight.

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is ann wolfe crazy she wanted to fight that other guy now tyson shes lost her marbles

Nice to see you took the time to properly read the thread ice cold boxing!

Actually it was Tyson who suggested it, Ann wanted nothing to do it with. It's all above you just gotta read it :P

[ICB]

well i thought she would of suggested it because she wanted to fight that other guy well hes lost hes marbles then once again yes i see it now i didnt bother reading it because had to rush and do something so i just replied quick

[means2184]

you guys have to understand ,reporters ask such stupid questions its sorta impossibe not to give stupid answers to humor them or w/e ...Larry holmes and Michael moorer arent bad people by anymeans but got a bad reputation for being asses because reporters rubbed them the wrong way ...not all boxers are suited to having paparazzis or dealing with having to be social and freindly w/ reporters ...

also imagine tyson having a good day an being happy to answer questions etc ...and the 1st thing he's asked is somthing to the tone of "as convicted rapist ...blah blah etc ...

Fame can be a nightmare if it goes wrong...anyway i'm sure Tyson wasnt serious about fighting women

[Majesty]

Tyson seems like he was joking he even said it was all for fun and there isn't going to be the mike tyson that talked of destroying he's just going to be the real mike tyson. But I just hope we don't see him clowning in the ring and shuffling his feet and sticking his chin out... that would be hilarious to watch

[El Kabong]

My advice....stay away from Laila Ali, Mike she's all wrong for you.


Tyson is a Republican now HA that's amazing

[lb4lb]

I like his odds. I believe Iron Mike is 3-0 vs women with 3 kos. (Outside the ring.)

[Hulk]

Ridicilous. If Sanders comes to fight, which it doesn't look like he is supposed to, he will KO Tyson. How much are they charging for this sideshow anyway?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

This is no better than watching butterbean. If he's strapped for cash go write a book or do the chat show rounds. Not embarrass yourself.

[Mrhung]

why dont Tyson just sell a mike tyson grill

[Lords Gym]

shit the way Tyson looks right now, that bull dyke would knock his country ass out inside 3 rounds. LMFAO ! hell his arms don't reach past his stomach !

[El Kabong]

I like his odds. I believe Iron Mike is 3-0 vs women with 3 kos. (Outside the ring.)

3-0....HAHAHAHA NAH BUDDY

Desiree Washington did a number on Mike as did Robin Givens...they knocked Mike into the poor house

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

This thread is confusing...

Its the word "Considers" that throws me.

Tyson has been fighting women his pro career