Tarver says 50-50 on Tyson fight or theres no fight!!

Source is TysonTalk.com December 21, 2005 - Yesterday evening reliable sources informed Boxingtalk that light heavyweight king Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver was demanding a 50-50 purse split for a PPV showdown against former undisputed heavyweight champion "Iron" Mike Tyson. At first we didn't believe the information to be accurate, however, a quick phone call to Tarver confirmed his demands. "Why I would take anything less? It's 50-50 or there's no fight, I'm not taking any more shorts and 50-50 is a fair offer," said Tarver. Boxingtalk understands that Tyson would have likely been willing to move forward under a 60-40 split in favor of Tyson. If Tarver's position doesn't change, the chances of Tyson-Tarver ever coming off look grim. Tyson was unavailable for immediate comment, but we plan on speaking with him shortly to see what he has to say about Tarver demanding parity. Tarver is not the draw an he always wants 2 be, lol he's stupid 4 takin this fight anyway, Tyson should definatly get 60-40 an Tarver will still have the biggest payday of his career. Sorry if this info has already been posted why doesnt tarver deserve 50/50?? hes a good fighter, a champion, who was won his last couple fights and is moving up to hw to try to make an impact. theres no reason this guy shouldnt get 50/50

BINGO only Tarver haters and Tyson fans disagree I dislike Tarver true, but am not a Tyson fan, and the bottom line is: This isnt about stature, or a title, it's about money. Who's the draw? Tarver or Tyson? Obviously Tyson's been washed up forever, but he's still the draw, and Tarver knows that. He's afraid of Tyson, washed up or not.

wh shoul dTarver take anything less than 50/50 he is a winner tyson is an over the hill, highly overrated, loser. Tyson quit in his last 2 fights, he should be happy he's even getting a shot at tarver. How can you say Tarver is scared, he making the offer. i agree. tyson is overrated. imo fans will watch this fight with a winner already in their minds.

hmm Roy didn't challege Tarver, Tarver has been chasing Roy for YEARS false...Tarver had the belts, and Roy was the challenger. Either way I already debunked your point so you can leave now.

Tarver never challenged anyone in their peak except Eric Harding. Roy challenged Tarver after coming down from heavyweight and Roy certainly wasn't at his peak then, nor has he been since, and he never will be "at his peak" again. The peak is over. Roy didn't challege Tarver, Tarver has been chasing Roy for YEARS

Tarver is full of shit, this is his way of getting out of the fight.

hm Im not sayin tarver is a punk or scared, he has much heart to stand up to RJJ when Roy was at his peak Tarver never challenged anyone in their peak except Eric Harding. Roy challenged Tarver after coming down from heavyweight and Roy certainly wasn't at his peak then, nor has he been since, and he never will be "at his peak" again. The peak is over.

Im not sayin tarver is a punk or scared, he has much heart to stand up to RJJ when Roy was at his peak, an now hes challengin Tyson which shows some heart considerin Tyson has possibly the most power since George Forman, But i think Tyson is still the draw an even at 60-40 for Tyson, Tarver would still have his biggest Payday of his career, But if this fight comes off i say Tyson overwhelms Tarver with power... .. .

People want to see Tyson. They don't care about Tarver. That's why 60-40 makes sense.

hmm wh shoul dTarver take anything less than 50/50 he is a winner tyson is an over the hill, highly overrated, loser. Tyson quit in his last 2 fights, he should be happy he's even getting a shot at tarver. How can you say Tarver is scared, he making the offer. Well, false. Tyson is a heavyweight, is the biggest draw in boxing still, and when you fight guys like him and De La Hoya you are doing it for money. Therefore, when you "challenge" Tyson and then say you'll only fight hm for 50-50 that makes you look like a bitch. Tarver would get millions even at a 70-30 split. Basically, if Tarver thinks he should get 50-50, he can just stay at home. He issued the challenge, not Tyson.

lol guys tarver is no punk....he would murder tyson....why would anyone want to fight tyson for less money.....why would ne one want to fight anyone for less money unless there is a championship....why would he waste his time fighting a chump for 60 40 when he should be getting 70 30...boxing is a business...dont you guys know this? because tyson is the draw he take 60-40 it still be the most traver has ever got but he should be fighting lightouts that would be a better fight

BINGO only Tarver haters and Tyson fans disagree i just don't understand how so many people can dislike Tarver/Toney, yet call themselves boxing fans. Both guys are great boxers, with chins and heart. what esle can u ask for, not to mention both will fight anyone anywhere.

wh shoul dTarver take anything less than 50/50 he is a winner tyson is an over the hill, highly overrated, loser. Tyson quit in his last 2 fights, he should be happy he's even getting a shot at tarver. How can you say Tarver is scared, he making the offer. BINGO only Tarver haters and Tyson fans disagree

lol guys tarver is no punk....he would murder tyson....why would anyone want to fight tyson for less money.....why would ne one want to fight anyone for less money unless there is a championship....why would he waste his time fighting a chump for 60 40 when he should be getting 70 30...boxing is a business...dont you guys know this?

traver is punk he knows tyson wont take that so he has away of getting out of it

wh shoul dTarver take anything less than 50/50 he is a winner tyson is an over the hill, highly overrated, loser. Tyson quit in his last 2 fights, he should be happy he's even getting a shot at tarver. How can you say Tarver is scared, he making the offer.

It has already been posted, and Tarver is scared. aight sorry bout that, i havent been here in a while

It has already been posted, and Tarver is scared.