Tag: Mike Tyson

By Norm Frauenheim-- It’s not exactly clear what Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will be doing Saturday night. Best guess: It’s part boxing, part...

WORCESTER, Mass. (November 24, 2020) - Many if not most Americans will be enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal this Thursday, eating turkey, stuffing and...

WORCESTER, Mass. (November 17, 2020) - Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs), the reigning World Boxing Youth World champion, hopes...

Providence, RI (November 9, 2020) – CES Boxing is stepping into the producer’s booth for its latest endeavor, embarking on a new journey and teaming with global...

+++For Immediate Release+++ Calabasas, Calif. - On Thursday it was announced that former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring against...

By Norm Frauenheim- Go ahead, wear a mask, stay away from crowds, stay at home and maintain social distancing. That might be enough to keep...

  LAS VEGAS, NV- Mike Tyson captured the world's attention recently with a short video clip hitting the pads.  He showed that he still has...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 28, 2020) --- Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), founded and operated by veteran boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Sr., is offering "Iron"...

NEW YORK – May 28, 2020 – SHOWTIME Sports® has announced today its SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS June slate, featuring a collection of Mike Tyson fights, Anthony Joshua vs....

ESPN will open its extensive library of vintage boxing matches this weekend to present four hours of “Iron” Mike Tyson in some of the most iconic...

By Norm Frauenheim In case you haven’t heard or seen, Mike Tyson is coming back. That’s news, of course. But it’s strange to call his...

By Norm Frauenheim- Mike Tyson wants to fight four-rounders. So, does Evander Holyfield.  I’ll let you figure out where that leads. The public imagination is...

This Tuesday, April 7, will be a night of heavyweight legends on ESPN2 when the network airs a special programming lineup featuring classic heavyweight...

Michael Hunter is on the cusp of huge fights in the Heavyweight division, and in the latest episode of ‘Born Fighter’, Hunter opens up...

New York, September 12, 2019 Star Boxing is bringing heavyweight boxing back to the historical Catskills in Saturday nights "CATSKILLS CLASH II," featuring heavyweight title...

BROOKLYN (May 8, 2019) - When WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder defends his title against mandatory challenger Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale...

By Norm Frauneheim- “Everybody has a plan until you get hit.” -- Mike Tyson A sensible quote from a dysfunctional life in a violent business has...

A short, but murderous puncher, fighting behind a squat, peekaboo style, light heavyweight Alvin “Iron Majik” Varmall Jr. enjoys the comparisons people make between...

Sandy Row native Lewis Crocker has just one thing on his mind when he dips between the ring ropes. Committing carnage! ‘People pay to watch...

NEW YORK (Aug. 4, 2016) – In continuation of the 30th anniversary year of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, the network will feature four of its...

By Norm Frauenheim The birthday was a long shot. Few guessed it would ever happen. Mike Tyson is 50. Buster Douglas probably faced smaller odds...

NEW YORK (June 1, 2016) – Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will be honored during the month of June as SHOWTIME Sports airs...

By Norm Frauenheim- Nearly twelve years have come and gone since Andre Ward won America’s last Olympic gold medal in boxing, yet there’s a sense...

New York, NY (February 17, 2016) – MSG Networks (NYSE: MSGN) continues the special 20-part television event “The Garden’s Defining Moments” presented by SAP...

“I never in my life would've ever thought about somebody biting my ear." Evander Holyfield reflects on his first WBA Heavyweight title defense against Mike Tyson who was disqualified for a controversial act during the third round of their rematch. Enter the perspective of the 'The Real Deal' in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

NEW YORK (Jan. 28, 2016) – SHOWTIME Sports® is commemorating 30 years of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING with a year-long celebration that will highlight the...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 20, 2016 – One of the most iconic athletes of all time is coming to EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2....

In 1990 Evander Holyfield was the mandatory contender for the Heavyweight Title then held by Mike Tyson. Though Tyson's title defense was overdue,...

The next documentary from ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 series will be “Chasing Tyson,” premiering on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at...

The next documentary from ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 series will be “Chasing Tyson,” premiering on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at...

World-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. rarely swaps the squared circle of the MGM Grand or Madison Square Garden for a Danish ring but...