For those who don't get the WWE reference, Sandow calls himself the intellectual savior of the masses. Floyd Mayweather and Larry Merchant aren't the only ones. Don't believe for a moment that they were the only two fighters who didn't care for him. While some may not like Tyson … he was on stage, I'm looking forward to seeing what else you put up. Moreover, who in professional sports doesn't know that? You can tell by what Tyson had to say in this interview…..and how he had to say it ..as seen in this interview herewith with HBO’s Larry Merchant….that he too was of the opinion that Blood did not show up to defend his turf. More than likely, you go home feeling cheated afterward, like the mark at the midway who paid his nickel to see a unicorn skeleton and ended up seeing horse bones with a narwhal tusk glued to the head. I think that Mike will have a couple of good rounds against Roy, definitely leading in the early going. To see the full size images, you need to enable javascript in your browser. Yes, they’re grown men, and they know all this, as I’ve pointed out already, and I would have no problem with the fight were there anything left for either man to prove, but that’s just not the case anymore. Demetrius Andrade vs. Required fields are marked *. Sports, and in accordance with my own recollection, Mike Tyson refused to be interviewed by Merchant. The Murmanschanns, what a duo, I remember them from this show, the Muppets, Sesame Street and other shows. Mankind has been posing a paradoxical question to itself since as early as the Third Century A.D: What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? I’ve got the sinking feeling that morbid curiosity is the driving force this time out (aside from the usual greed). Or maybe it’s more like going to see a reunion performance of a group you once liked, some musicians who once filled stadiums now performing to half-filled fairgrounds. Merchant's philosophical rants were at times aloof, misplaced and self-absorbed. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Follow Brian Mazique and Franchiseplay on YouTube and Twitter for reactions, analysis and news from the world of sports and sports video games. Also worth remembering is that the brain doesn’t work alone but in tandem with a bunch of other organs and body parts. And if this one’s a barnburner, or at least worth the price tag, I’ll don the napkin and tuck into as much humble pie as you want to serve up. The answer, I think, is that you catch glimpses of what once was, if you’re lucky, and if not, probably not even that. The difference this time, though, is that I hope I’m wrong going in. That time is coming to an end on Saturday night (9:30 ET) at the Toyota Center. The Gods of Boxing are quite fickle, and a roughly fifty-year-old man (Bernard Hopkins) can get knocked through the ropes, exit the ring headfirst, and bounce like a foursquare ball into Press Row only to dust himself off and be fine in the next minute. He’ll land some eye-catchers that get the crowd into it, but Roy will survive the early onslaught by tying up, and not just by tying up, but by leaning on Mike in the clinches so that Tyson’s age-induced stamina issues tell him on him even faster. Afterwards Tyson will say accurately to Merchant: “Larry it was sheer luck and I mean it. Qui de mieux que Mike Tyson pour vous apprendre à donner les bons coups ? To wit: both men are not only well-past prime, but the traits that we most admired in them were already pretty much spent in the twilight of their pro careers. The question I’ve been posing to myself since this “fight” was announced is a simpler one: what happens when a man whose fists were once fast as lightning meets a man who used to be able to coil fast as a Cape Cobra prepping to strike? Suivez Gentside en temps réel sur Facebook. Boxing » Mike Tyson » Dignity? During the Adrien Broner-Antonio DeMarco bout on November 17, Merchant took issue with the fighters wearing pink gloves. Number 2, He was as famous in the city of Chicago in HS as he is now with all NFL fans ! Boxing is, like that other vice, beyond eradicating permanently, and it would be a waste of time to talk about ending or even reforming it. Maybe you get lucky and see a vintage show that reminds you of your misspent youth, and the singer doesn’t strain to hit any of those high notes. Dusty Hernandez-Harrison added to Jacobs vs. Rosado on Nov.27 on DAZN, Michael Hunter volunteers for Tyson Fury fight, expects him to face Kabayel or Ajagba, Teofimo Sr: Lomachenko will run, he won’t come to fight, Shawn Porter vs. Sebastian Formella on August 22 on PBC on Fox, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez in negotiations for October 3 fight, Chris Billam-Smith vs. Deion Jumah on November 21, Demetrius Andrade vs. Pointing out that both men can be hurt severely (or even worse) in the fight would also be a waste of breath (or keystrokes). Merchant is 81 years old, out of touch and he has long exuded arrogance in the interviews he conducts post-fight. He also seemed to take great pleasure in trying to make a fool of the fighters he interviewed after the bouts he covered. In other words, a good jaw was the proximate cause of death in the ring that fateful night at the Grand Olympic Auditorium. My thoughts on Roy Jones Jr. vs. Mike Tyson, KSI says he’d beat Mike Tyson because of his age, Mike Tyson interested in facing Anthony Joshua in charity match, Roy Jones Jr showing off mind-numbing hand speed, Amir Khan says Terence Crawford can beat Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, a perfectly healthy Olympic-caliber athletic can have a healthy spar session and inexplicably die from a brain bleed. Sure, greybeard commentator, Larry Merchant is correct when he says that boxing is the red light district of the sports world, but they don’t call that vice the oldest profession for nothing. It seems as though after the Douglas fight Mike seemed to want nothing to do with Larry and it was rumored that his dislike for Merchant … Jim HARDY NFL – Monster of the Midway – Dick Butkus, Creepersgobang Gaming Red Skelton Eiffel Tower, L E’s Stories – “Deep Within My Heart Lies A Melody” – My Tribute To The King Of Texas Swing Bob Wills, L E’s Stories – “Considered World’s Greatest Athlete At Age 17 And Again At 21” – The Bob Mathias Story, L E’s Stories – “Nice Guys Finish 1st – Hats Off To Willie The Shoe” – Salute To Horse Racing Jockey Legend Bill Shoemaker, L E’s Stories – “Legendary QB Trifecta For The Longhorns, Lions and Steelers” – Salute To Bobby Layne: A Texas Immortal, L E’s Stories – “Comedic Genius From A Different Angle” – Salute To The Comedy Of Bill Murray, L E’s Stories – “Dandy Don And A Speeding Bullet” – Bob Hayes: US Olympic And NFL Hall Of Fame Member. Le KO renversant de James Douglas contre Mike Tyson, la plus grosse surprise... Boxe : Daniel Dubois met KO Razvan Cojanu, Boxe : Un KO impressionnant filmé en super ralenti, Mike Tyson explique comment réussir un KO rapidement, Boxe : Le KO le plus rapide de la carrière de Mike Tyson contre Robert Colay. Or maybe you see a cynical shell of some once-great crooner up there in front of the bandstand, going through the motions and hoping it doesn’t rain at the outdoor venue and that the promoter doesn’t stiff him on his pay packet. This type of misstep wouldn't be so bothersome if Merchant hadn't always come off as boxing's version of Damien Sandow. Comedy – 1978 – Andy Kaufman – The Bongos Just Make Me Yodel, Gymnastics – 1985 – America Cup Competition – Mens Horizontal Bar Finals – USA Tim Daggett. Don King, the promoter of Mike Tyson, and Seth Abraham of Home Box Office will not say why their $85 million multifight deal for Tyson ultimately came unglued, but Larry Merchant… Sports, Music, Comedy, and Sports Entertainment Photos, Videos, and Memorabilia, This 10 round heavyweight bout between Mitch, You can tell by what Tyson had to say in this interview…..and how he  had to say it ..as seen in this interview herewith with HBO’s Larry Merchant….that he too was of the opinion that. This would explain why fighters like Floyd Mayweather Jr. had run-ins with Merchant. in Chicago, His collage ball at Ill. and his Pro Ball with the Bears.

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