Tyson gets license to fight!!!!!!!
ragt20
02-13-2002, 11:42 AM
Mike Tyson could face Lennox Lewis in Atlanta in June, after being granted a licence to fight in Georgia.
Plans for the original bout, scheduled for Las Vegas in April, were scuppered when the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to allow Tyson back into the ring there.
But Georgia's decision to licence the former champion re-opens the possibility of a showdown with Lewis.
A date of 8 June has been pencilled in"
Georgia spokesman Tom Mishou
Georgia Boxing Commission administrator Tom Mishou told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Shelly Finkel, Mr Tyson's manager, contacted my office, he asked if I would send him a licence application that he could get Mr Tyson to fill out.
"I said sure. I sent it to him, Mr Tyson filled it out, they sent me the required medicals, they sent me the money, we issued the licence."
The pair were expected to share a purse in the region of $70m if the fight had gone ahead in Vegas, but the signs are that Atlanta can also offer the required windfall.
WBC wants Lewis to fight Tyson next
Mishou added: "I have been told by the Georgia Dome that a site fee of $13m has been put up and a date of 8 June has been pencilled in."
The fight would be sure to attract a huge number of travelling fans from Britain.
Tyson's manager Shelly Finkel told USA Today: "The Georgia Dome has a lot of things going for it.
"There are a lot of direct flights from England to Atlanta. It's a place we're considering for the fight."
Although Atlanta is now favourite to host the fight, there is still the chance of other venues being considered.
Los Angeles, Manilla, South Africa and even Beiruit have been suggested as alternatives.
Tyson has also applied for a licence in Texas, but has not, as yet, received a response.
'Simple procedure'
USA Today reporter Dan Rafael confirmed to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Georgia is where the fight might take place - it's not done, but it's possible."
"Georgia was an attractive alternative for Tyson for two reasons; it's easy for him to get a licence there and there are venues there that would be viable to do the fight."
The Georgia Dome can house up to 80,000 seats for a boxing match
USA Today reporter Dan Rafael
Tyson was denied the chance to fight in Las Vegas due to fears over his mental state, but Rafael added: "Georgia is one of the states where the only provision for getting a licence is to be medically fit."
The Georgia Dome has already staged one heavyweight world title fight, when then WBA and IBF champion Holyfield defended his belts against Vaughn Bean in September 1998.
"The Georgia Dome can house up to 80,000 seats for a boxing match," Rafael said.
"It is in a major metropolitan area and apparently the people down there are willing to put up millions of dollars to stage the fight.
"The people of Atlanta have always adored Evander Holyfield as a local hero so I don't see any reason why they won't want this fight."
Plans for the original bout, scheduled for Las Vegas in April, were scuppered when the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to allow Tyson back into the ring there.
But Georgia's decision to licence the former champion re-opens the possibility of a showdown with Lewis.
A date of 8 June has been pencilled in"
Georgia spokesman Tom Mishou
Georgia Boxing Commission administrator Tom Mishou told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Shelly Finkel, Mr Tyson's manager, contacted my office, he asked if I would send him a licence application that he could get Mr Tyson to fill out.
"I said sure. I sent it to him, Mr Tyson filled it out, they sent me the required medicals, they sent me the money, we issued the licence."
The pair were expected to share a purse in the region of $70m if the fight had gone ahead in Vegas, but the signs are that Atlanta can also offer the required windfall.
WBC wants Lewis to fight Tyson next
Mishou added: "I have been told by the Georgia Dome that a site fee of $13m has been put up and a date of 8 June has been pencilled in."
The fight would be sure to attract a huge number of travelling fans from Britain.
Tyson's manager Shelly Finkel told USA Today: "The Georgia Dome has a lot of things going for it.
"There are a lot of direct flights from England to Atlanta. It's a place we're considering for the fight."
Although Atlanta is now favourite to host the fight, there is still the chance of other venues being considered.
Los Angeles, Manilla, South Africa and even Beiruit have been suggested as alternatives.
Tyson has also applied for a licence in Texas, but has not, as yet, received a response.
'Simple procedure'
USA Today reporter Dan Rafael confirmed to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Georgia is where the fight might take place - it's not done, but it's possible."
"Georgia was an attractive alternative for Tyson for two reasons; it's easy for him to get a licence there and there are venues there that would be viable to do the fight."
The Georgia Dome can house up to 80,000 seats for a boxing match
USA Today reporter Dan Rafael
Tyson was denied the chance to fight in Las Vegas due to fears over his mental state, but Rafael added: "Georgia is one of the states where the only provision for getting a licence is to be medically fit."
The Georgia Dome has already staged one heavyweight world title fight, when then WBA and IBF champion Holyfield defended his belts against Vaughn Bean in September 1998.
"The Georgia Dome can house up to 80,000 seats for a boxing match," Rafael said.
"It is in a major metropolitan area and apparently the people down there are willing to put up millions of dollars to stage the fight.
"The people of Atlanta have always adored Evander Holyfield as a local hero so I don't see any reason why they won't want this fight."
SickLude
02-13-2002, 12:04 PM
"Georgia is one of the states where the only provision for getting a licence is to be medically fit." and that my friends, is the only reason...
but this is a good thing. i just hope it dosent turn into a freak show. i love boxing, and i cant wait to see this fight happen. my bet is still on Tyson though.
anyway, thanks for posting that..
but this is a good thing. i just hope it dosent turn into a freak show. i love boxing, and i cant wait to see this fight happen. my bet is still on Tyson though.
anyway, thanks for posting that..
jinushaun
02-13-2002, 12:15 PM
It was bound to happen. Cities around the world were foaming at the mouth over the fight. Everyone wants it in their city because it's a big event that attracts alot of tourists and big spenders.
Gonthrax
02-13-2002, 01:01 PM
Originally posted by SickLude
and that my friends, is the only reason...
Lol, you took the words right out of my mouth :D :p
and that my friends, is the only reason...
Lol, you took the words right out of my mouth :D :p
primera man
02-13-2002, 04:08 PM
Thought this was a joke when i first saw it.
I guess it had to happen......the end of the day all they are doing is lining there own pockets with money
I guess it had to happen......the end of the day all they are doing is lining there own pockets with money
Gonthrax
02-13-2002, 04:13 PM
Originally posted by primera man
the end of the day all they are doing is lining there own pockets with money
And bigups to them for doin it! I'd do the same thing if I was them.
the end of the day all they are doing is lining there own pockets with money
And bigups to them for doin it! I'd do the same thing if I was them.
primera man
02-13-2002, 04:29 PM
Originally posted by Gonthrax
And bigups to them for doin it! I'd do the same thing if I was them.
True......i'd jump in the ring for a few million dollors too. Only last one punch from Tyson but i'd be rich !!!(very sore but rich)
And bigups to them for doin it! I'd do the same thing if I was them.
True......i'd jump in the ring for a few million dollors too. Only last one punch from Tyson but i'd be rich !!!(very sore but rich)
Gonthrax
02-13-2002, 04:45 PM
True......i'd jump in the ring for a few million dollors too. Only last one punch from Tyson but i'd be rich !!!(very sore but rich)
Yup, I'll take a broken jaw for a few mill:D
Yup, I'll take a broken jaw for a few mill:D
ragt20
02-13-2002, 04:46 PM
Originally posted by primera man
True......i'd jump in the ring for a few million dollors too. Only last one punch from Tyson but i'd be rich !!!(very sore but rich)
more chance of gettin bitten by him I would have thought :hehe::rolleyes:
True......i'd jump in the ring for a few million dollors too. Only last one punch from Tyson but i'd be rich !!!(very sore but rich)
more chance of gettin bitten by him I would have thought :hehe::rolleyes:
primera man
02-13-2002, 05:03 PM
Originally posted by ragt20
more chance of gettin bitten by him I would have thought :hehe::rolleyes:
I'd be one step ahead of him by wearing "headgear" !!!
Sick-o would probably bite my tit off instead
:( :(
more chance of gettin bitten by him I would have thought :hehe::rolleyes:
I'd be one step ahead of him by wearing "headgear" !!!
Sick-o would probably bite my tit off instead
:( :(
gang$tarr
02-15-2002, 05:26 PM
How come there are barely ever any big heavyweight fights in New York City??!
That seems like an awesome place for it to go down
I'm pretty sure if Mike punched me in the head it would crack my skull and I would die :)
aren't his hands considered "leathel weapons"??
That seems like an awesome place for it to go down
I'm pretty sure if Mike punched me in the head it would crack my skull and I would die :)
aren't his hands considered "leathel weapons"??
Sanchi
02-15-2002, 06:12 PM
yup Tyson's hands are considered leathel weapons. isent that kewl...
so if he punches you he can go to trial for assalt with a deadly weapon. that sux, though.
so if he punches you he can go to trial for assalt with a deadly weapon. that sux, though.
SkYLiNeFrEaK
02-15-2002, 07:48 PM
Originally posted by SE-R WolfPac
yup Tyson's hands are considered leathel weapons. isent that kewl...
so if he punches you he can go to trial for assalt with a deadly weapon. that sux, though.
*walks up to mike, says, Hey Mike, come on, hit me* mike in his childish voice says " Alright punk you want some, and I'm like yeah, but NO BITING me" *Mike says, okay, *BAM right in the gut*
*gets concussion just from the punch...
yup Tyson's hands are considered leathel weapons. isent that kewl...
so if he punches you he can go to trial for assalt with a deadly weapon. that sux, though.
*walks up to mike, says, Hey Mike, come on, hit me* mike in his childish voice says " Alright punk you want some, and I'm like yeah, but NO BITING me" *Mike says, okay, *BAM right in the gut*
*gets concussion just from the punch...
RazorGTR
02-17-2002, 03:50 PM
You had to know it would happen. Tyson is such a draw and will be until is over the hill. Still there is that mystic about him. Though in this case after all he has done over the past few yeas one has to wonder when boxing in general will say enough is a enough and just ban him.
When tyson started out he was unstopable. Now he is nothing more than a brawler and bully who has not done well against top opponents and I bet Lewis will knock his silly ass out, but at the very least give him a boxing lesson like Holyfield did.
When tyson started out he was unstopable. Now he is nothing more than a brawler and bully who has not done well against top opponents and I bet Lewis will knock his silly ass out, but at the very least give him a boxing lesson like Holyfield did.
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