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MIKE TYSON

Retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul fight during the heavyweight boxing bout in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15. The fight highlights the need for a national boxing commission to enforce uniform safety standards and prevent exploitative matchups.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2024
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight should have been illegal
Among major American sports, boxing is unique for its decentralized structure. There’s no annual schedule, season, commissioner or mandatory rulemaking body.
Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Nov 17, 2024
Mike Tyson has 'no regrets' after losing to Jake Paul in return to ring
The 58-year-old legend lost a unanimous decision against the 27-year-old Paul.
Retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul fight during a heavyweight boxing bout in Arlington, Texas, on Friday.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Nov 16, 2024
Mike Tyson in heavyweight return beaten by YouTuber Jake Paul
Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards.
Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul faceoff during a news conference on Wednesday to promote their upcoming bout on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
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Nov 14, 2024
Mike Tyson looking forward to fighting Youtuber Jake Paul as boxing world recoils
The Netflix-backed bout has drawn widespread condemnation from across the boxing world.
Mike Tyson is scheduled to fight Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Oct 31, 2024
Mike Tyson brushes off criticism of upcoming fight against Jake Paul
British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing."
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (center left) and YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul face off during a news conference in New York City on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Aug 19, 2024
Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring
Mike Tyson was one of the most feared heavyweights in history but has not fought a professional fight since 2005.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (left) and YouTuber Jake Paul face off during a news conference in New York on May 13.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
May 29, 2024
Tyson says he feels '100%' after plane health scare
The 57-year-old reportedly needed medical treatment on Sunday after feeling unwell during a flight.
Boxer Mike Tyson calls out his opponent Jake Paul ahead of a bout, set to take place in Texas in July, at a news conference in New York City on Monday.
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May 14, 2024
Mike Tyson gives warning to Jake Paul ahead of July fight
The 57-year-old Tyson says he wants to show the world he is still a great fighter.
Mike Tyson (left) and Buster Douglas fight during the seventh round of their world heavyweight title fight at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 11, 1990.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
May 3, 2024
Tokyo Dome to host boxing for first time since Buster Douglas upset Mike Tyson
Super-bantamweight world champion Naoya "Monster" Inoue will put his belts on the line against Mexican Luis Nery at the Big Egg.
Mike Tyson was boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
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Mar 8, 2024
Boxing great Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in exhibition
Tyson said he was looking forward to fighting an opponent who is 30 years his junior.
Japan Times
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Aug 9, 2022
Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' Hulu series for 'stealing' life story
While the eight-part limited series on Hulu shows the former heavyweight boxing champion in the ring during various famous bouts, it concentrates on his turbulent private life.
Japan Times
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Dec 27, 2020
Oscar De La Hoya says boxing has a place for Mike Tyson and Jake Paul
Two of the most talked-about boxing matches in 2020 — the return of a 54-year-old Mike Tyson to the ring and an exhibition fight between social media personality Jake Paul and former NBA player Nate Robinson — left boxing purists wincing.
Japan Times
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May 14, 2020
Promoter Eddie Hearn conflicted about possibility of Mike Tyson returning to ring
British promoter Eddie Hearn says he would probably like to see former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson fight again but has questioned whether boxing should be encouraging a 53-year-old to get back into the ring.
Japan Times
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May 6, 2020
Mike Tyson back in shape, considering charity exhibitions
Mike Tyson's decision to return to training has been met with enthusiasm from fans and some fellow fighters after the release of a short video that shows the 53-year-old still has plenty of speed and power as he ponders boxing in exhibition bouts.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK
May 28, 2016
Experts decry bringing pro boxers to Rio
Whether or not the International Boxing Association (AIBA) allows professional boxers to compete at the Olympics for the first time at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games, the idea has sparked widespread criticism.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jul 28, 2015
Heavyweight brawlers have been replaced by stick-and-move specialists
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Japan Times
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Feb 12, 2015
Ringside reporters recall date with destiny
Fifth in a series
Japan Times
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Feb 12, 2015
Result stunned analyst Bernstein
Fourth in a series
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Feb 12, 2015
Tyson-Douglas anniversary brings back mixed emotions
For MAS, it was the best — and worst — of times.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / TYSON-DOUGLAS SHOCKER REVISITED
Feb 10, 2015
Douglas reflects on Tyson fight 25 years later
The youngest heavyweight champion in history, making his 10th title defense, entered the fight with a 37-0 record and had never been knocked down during his pro career; Douglas was the 42-1 underdog. Tyson's reign ended 28 minutes, 22 seconds into the fight, at precisely 1:22 into the 10th round.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
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Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
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Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
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Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
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