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Twenty Years Later: Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas Still Stings

By Clay TravisFeb 11th 2010 – 11:00AM

The Mike Tyson of my childhood was a glowering teddy bear, a mellifluous assassin, the single most captivating athlete of my youth. A man without parallel, the only athlete who never lost. Sure, there were other athletes whose talents captivated, Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson chief among them. But Jackson and Jordan were...

Mike Tyson Arrested for 'Scuffle' in Airport With Photographer

By Will BrinsonNov 12th 2009 – 12:00PM

In not-so-shocking news, Mike Tyson has been arrested for a "scuffle" at a Los Angeles airport involving photographer Tony Echevarria, according to police. Tyson, whose public behavior track record hasn't been great, was arrested and released on $20,000 bond, according to television reports.Per usual, there are differing...

Evander Holyfield to Fight Botha; Shot at Vitali Klitschko Looms

By Lem SatterfieldNov 3rd 2009 – 4:17PM

Although his Nov. 8 bout slated for Jeju Island, South Korea, was canceled, 47-year-old former four-time champion, Evander Holyfield, could fight South African, Francois Botha, on Dec. 19, in Uganda. A good showing in the Botha fight could also lead to a possible title shot at WBC champion, Vitali Klitschko, Holyfield's...

King Says Joseph Agbeko-Yohnny Perez Card Will Be First With Instant Replay

By Lem SatterfieldOct 31st 2009 – 10:00AM

Among the motivations for Joseph Agbeko entering Saturday night's defense of his IBF, 118-pound title against Yonnhy Perez is his desire to achieve the greatness of two of his African predecessors.Like Agbeko, a 29-year-old bantamweight titlist, Ghaninan legends such as three-time champion Azumah Nelson and former...

Showtime Exec 'Thrilled' After Early Bouts

By Lem SatterfieldOct 19th 2009 – 10:00PM

Showtime's Sports general manager, Ken Hershman, said that he is "thrilled" concerning the success of last weekend's two super middleweight bouts of the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, even as he expressed concern and well-wishes toward Jermain Taylor, who was diagnosed with a concussion following his 12th-round...

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