Tyson To Train With Duran In Miami?

Tyson still in talk with Duran as trainer MIAMI, FL- Former World champ Roberto Duran is reportedly on his way to Miami to meet with former Heavyweight champion "Iron" Mike Tyson. "Tyson called me and asked if I could train him." Duran said. "He told me that he has arranged a place for me to stay while we train in Miami." Duran says he is willing to train Mike, so long as the once undisputed heavyweight champ stays focused and on track. "I'm not going over there to waste my time." he said. "So he is going to have to obey me." Duran says he will arrive in Miami sometime sunday, and from there he will meet with Tyson, so that the two can iron-out all the details. Roberto Duran (b. June 16, 1951) is a famous and legendary boxer from Panama. He held world titles at four different weights - lightweight (1972-79), welterweight (1980), junior middleweight (1983-84) and middleweight (1989). He was also the only boxer to have fought in five different decades. He finally retired in January 2002 (having previously retired in 1998) following a bad car crash in October 2001, aged 52 with a professional record of 120 fights, 104 wins with 69 KOs. He was nicknamed Manos de Piedra (Hands of Stone). A popular legend is that Duran, as a youngster, knocked out a horse with one punch. Source: 15rounds http://tysontalk.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10002/normal_r79259831.jpg TYSON IN MIAMI http://cache.gettyimages.com/comp/51928093.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE7F9CD95D113652324D2801CFED84B24F621B2AC3A62513D3 http://cache.gettyimages.com/comp/51928092.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=E2399169AC85D6DE7F9CD95D113652329EFB8974C5F71B1B621B2AC3A62513D3 Pictures and article from Tysontalk.com

Comments (20)

KJ8687

NO ONE will ever forget the Mike Tyson of his prime ! The problem is too many people forget that was a LONG time ago. :D Very poetic! :cool:

21y ago

jabsRstiff

People are forgetting how badass Tyson was in his prime. He fought everyone no matter who came, and never let up on them. That's why he's such a legend, cause he was so fast and strong that the skill and size of his opponent didn't matter. The heavyweight champs of today are jokes compared. NO ONE will ever forget the Mike Tyson of his prime ! The problem is too many people forget that was a LONG time ago.

21y ago

Solo322

21y ago

Floydmayweather

I young Tyson could not beat Vitali u are dullisonal Vitali is not that great. he is decent but a prime Tyson would cut him down without a doubt.

21y ago

dino

This is a NOVELTY, that's it. Just another case of false hope on the part of the Tyson supporters. I sense Tyson will be 60 years old, nearly brain dead, with 18 losses on his record...& the Tyson loonies will still be cooking up excuses for his losses, & new ways for him "to get it all back". Enough. hahahahah i agree with u...these idiots see tyson as folklore...even a young tyson wouldnt be able to beat klitchko

21y ago

tikal

I cant understand why Tyson isnt training with Roach anymore. But I hope it works out with Duran.

21y ago

Floydmayweather

If Tyson could come in with the same power and intensity as against Williams with a little more head movement and speed. (from conditioning and training with Duran) he could clear out the heavyweight divsion. I dont no i keep hearing the ifs but who knows if Duran finally gets through to Tyson we could see Tyson Vs Vitali in a real good fight some time in the future.

21y ago

m00ks

First of all....you're on the internet, also. So, you're in no position to call anyone an "internet geek". Second, "nutlicker" is just a fun term used to describe someone who is overly fanatical about a particular fighter. It's one thing to root like crazy for a fighter.....that just makes you a fan. But, when your loyalty leads you to lose touch with reality, that's when I'm afraid that the sweat of your boy's nut sack is the only possible reason for your state. Anyone who thinks Mike Tyson is still a world class fighter is delusional. Actually that line has become paper thin these days. If you "root like crazy" for a fighter, you're labeled here as a nuthugger. Personnaly I couldn't care less cuz 99% of posters here are licking some fighter's left nut.

21y ago

MikeHunt

This just in: WHO FUCKING CARES

21y ago

Mr_Ryan

Here's an idea: Get the fighter most notorious for being lazy in training to train the fighter who can't get up to train. Brilliance!

21y ago

Kimmy

I`d pick the following fighters over Tyson at this Stage: Klitscko Ruiz Byrd Sammuel Peter James Toney As Williams showed though, there could be many other fighters capable of defeating Mr Tyson. As for his relationship with Duran. Anyone who seriously think this will make a difference big enough for Tyson to beat a class fighter need their head examined. Tyson is the equivlent of Joe Louis when he fought Rocky Marciano. Shot, broke and only his name and past glories left!

21y ago

pinaldino

I really like Tyson, aside from the tremendous fighter I think he's also a very sensitive guy, with a big heart somewhere inside...but he's totally shot physically, mentally. Please Mike hang up the gloves!! I wish some millionaire fan of Tyson could pay his IRS and offer him the second life he deserves. He may have suffered enough already :(

21y ago

KJ8687

I believed (or wanted to believe) in the Tysons comeback when I heard Freddy Roach was in his corner. Then there was the "world class" performance against Danny Williams (in which Tyson more quited than was ko-ed). Now Tyson will have Duran in his corner, and Tyson will be transformed back into his former self? Even If I try very hard I can not see Tyson return to the Top of the game. Vitaly will do his Williams thing, Byrd will outbox him, Ruiz will fustrate him. "No Mas" Tyson already learned without the help of Duran. ;) :D

21y ago

jack_the_rippuh

Mike Tyson said he's going to get his act together and clean out this division. That's all I have to say about that.

21y ago

jabsRstiff

it would never happen, ruiz has a glass chin, he went down from a weak golota punch, why do you think he holds so much? trust me if tyson hit ruiz with the shots he hit williams with its over baby, over. what are you a ruiz nuthugger? who do you think is so godam "worldclass"? I loathe John Ruiz...hate him more than any fighter in history. So, forget that. There you go.....Ruiz has a weak chin, Mike Tyson can punch....automatic Tyson KO ? This was the same formula that was supposed to see Williams KO'd in two rounds by Tyson. I would love to see Tyson stretch Ruiz.....but, my money would be on Ruiz smothering him, frustrating him...& then beating him down. That's, unfortunately, how I see a Ruiz-Tyson fight coming out.

21y ago

jabsRstiff

ALL Mike Tyson has going for him is the slop he has to fight against. But even against those guys....if Mike can't get them out in 1-2 rounds they WILL beat him. More than Tyson neds a new trainer....he needs his opposition to fear him again. That has been his biggest weapon since his release from prison. But, I think no REAL fighter has an ounce of fear of him anymore...& with each loss, he's even less scary. How would all of you Tyson fans feel if he gets punked by JOHN RUIZ ?

21y ago

jabsRstiff

why is it when you are a fan of a fighter, regardless of who it is, you internet geeks always call people nuthuggers or nutlickers or something to do with nuts? why cant you still root for tyson without being a homosexual who wants his nuts? First of all....you're on the internet, also. So, you're in no position to call anyone an "internet geek". Second, "nutlicker" is just a fun term used to describe someone who is overly fanatical about a particular fighter. It's one thing to root like crazy for a fighter.....that just makes you a fan. But, when your loyalty leads you to lose touch with reality, that's when I'm afraid that the sweat of your boy's nut sack is the only possible reason for your state. Anyone who thinks Mike Tyson is still a world class fighter is delusional.

21y ago

jabsRstiff

Freddie Roach probably did not want to train him again or he may have asked him to retire and Mike decided not to so, he hired another trainer. To be honest, Mike needs the guy who was a co-trainer under Cus D'mato. I forgot his name but reportedly, he has offered his services to Mike. You're speaking of Kevin Rooney. Personally, I'd love to see Tyson back with Rooney. When Tyson FAILS under Rooney, that will silence one of the louder, & more redundant, cries of the Tyson nutlickers. Tyson is done. He's almost 40....& has taken some SERIOUS ASS WHOOPINS.

21y ago

truefan

21y ago

Kimmy

JabsRstiff, i salute you. It is very true. How many poor showings will it take for Tyson fans to grow up and stop living in the eighties. I wouldn`t pick Tyson over John Ruiz at this stage. He clearly is done and his fans refuse to accept it. Remember the lewis fight? What happend to the second coming of Tyson? why did he fight only in the first round then take a bitch beating the rest of the way? Tyson proved he had a chin in that fight, but little else!

21y ago