Fenech: Tyson could beat Holyfield!

[Derranged_]

The thing that bothers me about Fenech is that he's Tyson friend first and his trainer second. If Fenech was Tyson's trainer first, then he would have pushed Mike to go out and fight in the 6th round against Mcbride.

So as long as Tyson has Fenech as a trainer, it will be easy for Tyson to quit again.

[BmoreBrawler]

there was no reason why he had to lose to mcbride, i agree.

[Tobi.G]

Tyson is a verry good frind with McBride, thats thy he hanging out with him and train a bit with him. he doesnt listen to guy anymore that tell him to do this and that.

[Abe Attell]

why is Fenech doin this, Tyson hates fighting

It beats going to jail...Tyson, if you haven't notice, is a "Negro" from the streets of Brownsville, he would go back to "you might get ****d in the ass if you don't watch yourself, prison", not "I am WHITE, RICH, and can't wait to bring my "A" game to the tennis courts in high society camp/prison"

[yrrej]

Maybe, but who cares.....

[Derranged_]

It beats going to jail...Tyson, if you haven't notice, is a "Negro" from the streets of Brownsville, he would go back to "you might get ****d in the ass if you don't watch yourself, prison", not "I am WHITE, RICH, and can't wait to bring my "A" game to the tennis courts in high society camp/prison"

Abe, not one of your better posts. And Tyson aint nobody's ***** in prison either.

[boxingjunkie31]

October 6, 2006

By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing


Three time world champion Jeff Fenech is training Mike Tyson for his return to the ring on October 20 when he meets former sparring partner Corey Sanders who is weighing in at 360 pounds. Fenech talks to ********* and tells of when he first met Tyson and how he rates the former world heavyweight champion as the best of all time and why he thinks Evander Holyfield would be an excellent opponent for Mike in his comeback.

Did you first meet Mike Tyson when you boxed Azumah Nelson on the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs Razor Ruddock?

No - I met Mike about 12 months before that fight at an award ceromony. He recognised who I was and he was very generous giving me praise for some of my fights. Obviously I was happy that the heavyweight champion of the world would give that praise.

Mike is rated one of the best heavyweights of all time - where do you rate him among other greats Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano.

I honestly believe in his prime and training well he could have beaten all of them. He had great power and upper body movement. He could generate a lot of power. Mike has been dynamic puncher

How long have you been in the USA training Mike?

I have been here for six weeks now - doing public exhibitions with Mike at the Aladdin Hotel Casino - who have just been bought out by Planet Hollywood. We have the ring set up and have been doing the public work outs that have attracted big crowds. There have been many Australians there - they have come up and had photos taken with Mike. Top Australian Rugby League football player Jarred McCracken came up to Mike's room and met him. Also Adam MacDougall who plays for the Newcastle Knights met Mike.

Mike Tyson is still a very popular celebrity. What are your thoughts about this?

It is unbelievable the crowds that have been there to watch him. You cannot move when Mike is there. Just unbelievable.

He has been travelling the world since his last fight against Kevin McBride 15 months ago - he seems to be in demand where ever he goes. Is that the case?

I just did not think he would be that big in America. I have been to London and Scotland with him and the crowds that followed him around was amazing. But in America they have been enormous crowds to watch him train.

Tyson first fight on the tour is against a tough heavyweight Corey Sanders who holds a KO win over current WBC champion Oleg Maskaev. Will he be a difficult opponent for Mike?

Corey is the only guy to knock out Maskaev. I have watched Corey train - he is very determined to give his best against Mike. Sanders has been just been offered a fight in the ****** Islands. He is a big heavyweight weighing around 360 pounds. There fight will be over four rounds - so there is going to be a lot of action.

Tyson has used Sanders as a sparring partner previously for fights. Have you seen them spar?

Yes - it is a war everytime they get into the ring together.They are like two big monsters going at each other. Corey honestly dwarfs Mike Tyson. Mike is big and wide and weighs around 240 pounds and Corey is 360 pounds. Corey is a big man who can punch.

How far is Mike above his best fighting weight?

Mike is a ****** and he is in Ramadan at the moment. Corey is a ****** as well so they are both watching what they eat. Mike is about 245 pounds at the moment. When he takes his shirt off - he looks great.

Can Mike Tyson fight in top gear for four rounds

That what I am trying to make sure of. I want the fans to get a great four rounds of fighting. I think it will be very exciting.

Do you know who they plan to fight in Mike second appearance? Is Evander Holyfield on the radar?

I want to use the Australian heavyweight Bob Mirovic at some stage. I think it would be good for Australian boxing and Bob Mirovic. Bob could make a little bit of money as well.There have been whispers that Mike could meet Holyfield. There has also been talk of Mike fighting Rid**** Bowe.

Is Tyson only getting back in the ring for the money?

Obviously the money is important. When we talk - I never bring up about fighting anybody. The last day we trained at Top Rank was the best day Mike has trained. I do not push the envelope with Mike -- he is my friend. I am just here to help him. If it was up to me, a fight with Evander Holyfield would be a good fight for Mike. I honestly believe that Evander is finished.Mike would beat Holyfield. I am also trying to get Australian world rated flyweight Hussein Hussein and former world rated Nader Hamdan on undercard fights on Mike's show's - it will be great exposure for them.

he also said right before the Lewis vs. Tyson fight that he Tyson could beat Lewis...

[hardmanbrit]

im pretty sure that tyson LOST to holyfield, twice no less.... but it could be just me....

After Tyson had spent four years in jail he was obviously never going to be half as good as he once was.

The fact that that vicious bully Evander Holyfield constantly kept butting Tyson intentionally in both fights did not help either.

[CASINOJOELITTLE]

Mikes not fighting Holyfield forget about it

[luke_ski]

Tyson vs. Bowe?

That would be a lot more sad and pathetic than a fight with Holyfield.