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The latest on big-name boxers, championship bouts, and pro-am fights

Covering the latest news in and out of the ring, and sharing stories from the past about the biggest stars in the world of boxing. Catch up on news about former professional boxers — such as Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr. — along with current stars like Ryan Garcia.

Mike Tyson looks on during the weigh-in for boxers Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.
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Mike Tyson Sat Down With Cheech & Chong, and It Went Just About As You'd Expect

Putting Mike Tyson and Cheech & Chong together made for quite an interesting interview.

Mike Thomas • 09 Dec 2022
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Mike Tyson, Tony Hawk Reminisce About How Their Iconic Video Games Triggered Their First Meeting

Mike Tyson and Tony Hawk recently reflected on their iconic video games when they got together on Tyson's podcast.

Mike Thomas • 07 Nov 2022
Retired boxer Mike Tyson attends the Mike Tyson Cares & We 2 Matter Fundraiser in 2021
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Mike Tyson Explains Why He Only Flies Commercial: Private Planes Are Out of My League

There's a good reason why Mike Tyson will never fly on a private plane.

Mike Thomas • 24 May 2023
Mike Tyson attends the weigh-in for boxers Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant.
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Mike Tyson on What He Sees When He Looks in the Mirror: ‘I See a Little Boy That Tricked the World'

Mike Tyson is a completely different person now that his life of boxing is over.

Mike Thomas • 20 Jul 2022
Kiki Tyson and Mike Tyson attend Hennessy V.S.O.P. Presents Canelo vs. Bivol WBA World Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Mike Tyson Talks Mental Health, Recalls His ‘Double-Life' Days When He Couldn't Control Himself

Mike Tyson got serious on his podcast this week, bringing awareness to mental health.

Mike Thomas • 17 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson is seen arriving at "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
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Mike Tyson and His Therapist Let It All Out During Emotional Interview: ‘You're a Scared Little Boy Sometimes'

Mike Tyson got emotional on his podcast, saying he's so scared because he's so violent.

Mike Thomas • 14 Jul 2022
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Here's What 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self

Mike Tyson said his tough childhood helped make him a successful boxer.

Mike Thomas • 09 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson is seen on June 16, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
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Mike Tyson Reflects on Shocking Loss to Buster Douglas: ‘He Made Me Human'

Mike Tyson recently said his shocking loss to James “Buster” Douglas gave him a sense of relief.

Mike Thomas • 03 Jul 2022
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and his girlfriend Silvana Mojica look on in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.
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Dave Portnoy's Mid-Flight Text From Mike Tyson's Crew Was Quite Frightening

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he got a frightening text as he flew to meet Mike Tyson for an interview.

Mike Thomas • 02 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno fight for the WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles on February 25, 1989.
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Mike Tyson Gets Candid About His Toughest Opponent Ever

Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when recently asked about the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

Mike Thomas • 13 Jun 2022