Posted on 06/11/2005 10:21:53 PM PDT by kellynla
WASHINGTON – Mike Tyson's career might have ended in shocking fashion Saturday night when he quit on the stool after taking a beating in a foul-filled sixth round against unheralded Kevin McBride.
Tyson lost for the third time in his last four fights, and once again he faded badly as the rounds went on before head butting McBride in a desperate attempt to end the fight in the sixth round.
"I can still get in shape but I don't think I have the fight and guts anymore," former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson told Showtime PPV after the bout, while a chorus of boos filled the MCI Center.
"I don't have the stomach for this no more. I most likely won't fight again. I'm not going to disrespect the sport by losing to this caliber of fighter. I'm sorry to disappoint. I wish there was some way the fans could get some of their money back."
Tyson was pushed to the canvas when the round ended, his head stuck between the first and second ropes. He got up very slowly, wobbled back to his corner and sat on his stool.
When referee Joe Cortez came by to look at him, his corner told Cortez the fighter could not continue. Cortez then went over and raised McBride's hand in victory.
The 38-year-old Tyson was a huge favorite over McBride and won the early rounds. But as the fight went on, it was McBride landing the bigger punches as Tyson desperately tried to score a knockout.
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What a flaming, narcissistic jerk.
It's all about him, and always has been. Can't even congratulate his opponent in a fair fight.
Good riddance you small little cretin.
oh man!
Tyson was just on the receiving end of an old fashion Irish ass-kicking!!!!
"No mas"
Mike Tyson's career
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Mike Tyson is a low-caliber human being.
Unfortunately for Tyson, Cus DAmato died.
Absolutely correct. He could have gone down as one of the greatest fighters in the sport.
Cut the guy some slack, he's been jerked around more than Paris Hilton's chihuahaha
"I can still get in shape but I don't think I have the fight and guts anymore,"
Tyson just doesn't have an ear for the sport anymore.
DK
That is something that both Tyson and viewers(if any) can agree on.
All those fights and big purses and hardly a dime to show for it. This last purse will be gone in the ring of a bell.
Tyson is a pig. He plunged a thumb into the eye of his opponent in the Olympics, and his dirty fighting tactics have never changed. but throughout his career people just look the other way. I enjoy boxing, but Tyson has done nothing for the sport except make money for people who take it the easy way. Everyone wants another Ali, but Tyson has never been anything other than an overrated street thug.
The funny thing is that this guy from Ireland walks away with a mere $150k for the evening. Mike cleared $5 million but will only take $500k by the time he pays off loans and his taxes. This guy needs to hire up with WWF and wear a mask.
But he woulda,shoulda, coulda been great. There are three Tysons -- before Cus, during Cus and after Cus. This is one of those genuine sports tragedies.
The thing that would really be staggering would be a forensic accounting analysis of his income and expenditures during his career. How you can burn that much cash is beyond me. Even a blind pig might had thought about investing in some qualified retirement assets. Sheesh!
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