Mike Tyson planning a return to the ring

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Mike Tyson planning a return to the ring

March 3, 2005
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Mike Tyson has vowed to relaunch his career despite a humiliating defeat against Britain's Danny Williams last summer.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 38, claimed he will fight on June 20 in Washington against an opponent yet to be announced in what would be his first bout since being knocked out by Williams in the fourth round in Louisville.

Tyson announced his intentions during a television appearance in Italy.

"I'm getting back into a ring," Tyson said. "It will be in Washington, probably June 20."

Acting immigration minister Peter McGauran this week dashed Tyson's hopes of rebuilding his career in Australia, telling a radio station the fighter's past misdemeanors would make entry to into the country unlikely.

In addition to a **** conviction in 1992, Tyson bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield's ear during a world title fight in 1997.

"We look at the nature and the seriousness of anybody's criminal conduct, we look at the protection of the Australian community and also what are community standards," McGauran said. "So even though he might have a cheer squad in Australia, that might be more than counter-balanced by the expectations of the Australian community that he be refused a visa."

Tyson has gone 50-5 with 44 knockouts in a career that began in 1985.

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[leff]

Just hope this comback will be better than last time.

[BBFM]

i wish him luck

[Neuraxis]

Still no word on an opponent.

[hatcheeks]

he must really need the money. however, he still has a big punch and with the state of todays heavyweight division he could quite easily win a world title

[brickhouse187]

If he is to be successful he will need to be in shape and properly schooled. Good luck!

[Run]

he could quite easily win a world title

The same was said in 1996.



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[enadeus]

I think that he has no chance. He has wasted so much time in between fights that there is no way that he will get a title shot before he turns 40. He would really have to fight someone impressive in June and win impressively to get any kind of title shot or even fight a contender. I wonder who his opponent will be.

[warped]

he must really need the money. however, he still has a big punch and with the state of todays heavyweight division he could quite easily win a world title

Yeah, It's pretty well known that he absolutely needs money.

Personally I think he could do very well in the heavyweight scene of today, but there is no way he is getting past Vitali. After going back and watching about 10 of his early fights around the time he took the Belt originally, it is apparent that he no longer has the movement required of a smaller guy to get inside. He simply tries to walk through punches and while he has a decent beard, it's not enough.

[jack_the_rippuh]

Why doesn't he apply for Roy Jones Jr.'s job at HBO?
I think he just loves fighting. I don't think it's only for the money.