“I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to box three or four-round exhibitions for some charities and stuff,” Tyson said. However, disaster struck when James ‘Buster’ Douglas caused the biggest upset in boxing history by knocking out Tyson in Tokyo. In 2008, financial difficulties saw the house on the verge of being auctioned off due to foreclosure. However, Yugoslav referee Gligorije Novicic insisted he’d called a break/stop in action – seemingly while Holyfield was already midway through his combination – and disqualified the American as a result. Iron Mike hasn’t fought since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005 and his last victory came in 2003 vs. Clifford Etienne. ‘Buster’ had spent eight months enjoying his newfound fame, obviously too much. I’ll say July 11. The years that followed were tumultuous for Evander as he suffered his first defeat to Riddick Bowe. It’s the sad reality of boxing, but it also shows how the fans long for the warriors of yesteryears who fought anyone placed in front of them in the ring. The former champion earned hundreds of millions across his career, but some reports claimed he’d lost pretty much all of it. Maidana, however, still has a lot of pounds to lose before he is taken seriously. The ‘Real Deal’ remarkably continued fighting for another 12 years and had his last contest in 2011, at the age of 48. Now 37, and inactive for almost two years, Matthysse is mulling on returning to the ring. Holyfield was now hugely rich, a worldwide superstar and then stopped Moorer to avenge that defeat also. A number of former champions, who had long retreated to the retirement pasture, have apparently developed the itch to fight again while on quarantine. The violent gym training sessions are back and it appears we’re headed for a major announcement very soon from both of these guys. The youngest of nine children, Holyfield took up boxing after being inspired by a glimpse at a speed bag and thrived under the mentorship of his first coach, Carter Morgan. Reckless spending and bad business deals drained Holyfield’s coffers. However, De La Hoya clarified that he was not really returning to the ring and was just driving home the point that McGregor does not belong in a boxing ring. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Thankfully, nowadays Holyfield is clearly in a better place financially and dreams of one day reclaiming his old home. The Yugoslav fighter went on to claim gold. Degenerate Gambler Hits Massive Table Tennis Parlay. Victory over Tyson cemented Holyfield’s legacy and finally saw him win over any public approval that was somehow still lacking. July? Remarkably, upon later having his heart re-examined, it was uncovered that his condition had been somewhat misdiagnosed, seemingly due to the morphine he’d been given following the loss. Mike Tyson was initially the firm target, perceived at 37-0 as a seemingly-invincible young superstar. Nothing was ever proven. Rapper Rick Ross acquired it for $5.8million. Evander Holyfield Down For 3rd Fight With Tyson, But He's Not My 1st Choice! Holyfield recalled to the BBC: “I was pleased, I reached my goal, but after I reached the goal and became champion, it didn’t stop people from talking. Iron Mike hasn’t fought since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005 and his last victory came in 2003 vs. Clifford Etienne. Inactivity and a slew of injuries have greatly diminished Matthysse’s skills. Last night Evander Holyfield’s IG posted a video of the former champ in the gym and grinding. It appears that when professional boxing resumes, it is not only the hush puppies of the sport who will be dashing out of the corral and jumping straight into to the boxing cauldron. With multiple defeats now on his record and question marks surrounding his health, Holyfield shocked the world by standing up to Tyson, bullying the bully and knocking him out in round eleven. It feels like this has to happen relatively fast since you run the risk of one of these guys pulling a muscle or getting gout. Truth be told, Matthysse may no longer have anything to offer. Boxing’s “Golden Boy” is already 47 years old and has not fought since getting battered by Pacquiao in 2008. Maidana, 36, was supposed to return last year and was in fact guaranteed a hefty purse for a fight at middleweight, but he changed his mind at the last-minute. The biggest returnee is clearly former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Get the latest news from your inbox for free. De La Hoya, 39-6 with 30 knockouts, earned a lot of media mileage after he recently claimed that he would only need two rounds to demolish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor. THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday gave assurances that power firms will extend their "no disconnection policy" until the end of this year. Instead he turned professional and created a legacy. As Tyson was such a sensation, large portions of the public refused to accept his loss and various excuses emerged. Many accused Novicic of deliberately disqualifying the US gold medal favourite to give Josipovic a greater chance of winning. He appears to have conquered his demons, becoming a successful cannabis farm owner. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. “I lost my second fight [to Collins again], and I quit. You might remember the last time Tyson and Holyfield met. They walked the talk, so to speak, unlike many of today’s young champions who spend most of their time throwing verbal jabs at each other on Twitter. She made me go back and try once again.”. At the height of his stardom, Holyfield splashed out on a 109-room mansion in his hometown of Atlanta – a monument to his success. You might remember the last time Tyson and Holyfield met. “My mama said that I had to go back because she didn’t raise a quitter. At the moment, the names that have cropped up are former champions Lucas Matthysse, Marcos Maidana, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and, hold your breath, Oscar De La Hoya. The future champion showed natural talent early on and won all of his junior contests for the first three years, but he was then beaten by a young boy named Cecil Collins. Holyfield’s last fight came in 2011, a TKO of Brian Nielsen. The former undisputed heavyweight champ, 53, recently announced that he is returning to the sport by way of exhibition bouts (a plan that may be instantly upgraded to regular fights).Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) impressed many with some awesome work on the mitts although it remains to be seen how he will fare against somebody who actually hits back.