Mike Tyson to be voted into the Boxing Hall Of Fame

[Boxin']

Originally Posted by VoN Brawn

Great news. Tyson was the posterboy for boxing for a long, long time.

He still is to some. when he retired so did their interest in boxing

[RicDaRula]

Originally Posted by TheGoossen

Tyson, learned he's going to be voted into the Hall, which has previously inducted Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard. A Tyson rep told us, "Mike is so delighted. It has been an amazing year for him so far." Boxers have to wait five years after retirement to be eligible for the Hall. Tyson retired from the ring in 2005.
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/tyso...l0ufwN1dxZ9SXL
Happy new year Mike.

As well he should be.......Mike was is and will always be a legend! good to hear he is being honored!

[iron mike tyson]

the reason i watch this sport and now we can proudly say mike tyson first ballot hall of famer well done mike

[CaRnAgEViOLaToR]

Iron Mike deserves it....

[oside4life]

I live somewhat close like an hour away I can't wait to go and "try" to meet him in person it's going to be mobbed it was mobbed when lennox was there I just can't imagine MIKE FREGIN TYSON holy **** I can't wait.

[boxingfan4lif]

Originally Posted by TheGoossen

Tyson, learned he's going to be voted into the Hall, which has previously inducted Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard. A Tyson rep told us, "Mike is so delighted. It has been an amazing year for him so far." Boxers have to wait five years after retirement to be eligible for the Hall. Tyson retired from the ring in 2005.
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/tyso...l0ufwN1dxZ9SXL
Happy new year Mike.

Mike DESERVES IT, CONGRATZ MIKE!

Boxing championships and accomplishments
Tyson established an impressive list of accomplishments, mostly early in his career:

Titles

Junior Olympic Games Champion Heavyweight 1982
National Golden Gloves Champion Heavyweight 1984
Undisputed Heavyweight champion (held all three major championship belts; WBA, IBF, and WBC) — August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
WBC Heavyweight Champion — November 22, 1986 – February 11, 1990, March 16, 1996–1997 (Vacated)
WBA Heavyweight Champion — March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990, September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996
IBF Heavyweight Champion — August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990
Records

Youngest Heavyweight champion — 20 years and 4 months
Junior Olympic quickest KO — 8 seconds
Awards

Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year—1986 & 1988
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality—1989
Ring magazine Prospect of the Year—1985

[Mr. David]

Let me repeat. Tyson has not been voted into the Hall of Fame yet. He's sure to be. But it hasn't happened, and it won't until we're at the end of 2010. He would be inducted in June 2011.

[Rolling Stone]

great news.....Legacy solidified

[Sweet Jesus]

Originally Posted by iron mike tyson

the reason i watch this sport and now we can proudly say mike tyson first ballot hall of famer well done mike

Word. Tyson is the only memories I have of boxing as a kid.

[T3dBundy]

Tyson deserved it, a top 3 HW puncher of all time for sure