Mike Tyson to a be a commentator

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TYSON ACCEPTS ARUM'S OFFER, READY TO BECOME IRON MIC!

By G. Leon

Moments ago former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world “Iron” Mike Tyson told Boxingtalk.com that he will gladly accept Top Rank’s offer to make his commentating debut doing the international broadcast of the Hasim Rahman-Oleg Maskaev rematch. “It’s a beautiful thing Greg, I just want to thank Mr. Arum for this opportunity to fulfill my desire of sharing my boxing knowledge with the the rest of the world.” There will be much more to follow, including another exclusive interview with the biggest name in boxing as well as an interview with Bob Arum, the first promoter to put Tyson behind the Iron Mic! Stay tuned to our front page at all times!

The boxing world will be better off having Tyson involved in one way or another.

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imagine if Tyson worked for Hbo what do you think would have happened if he had arguments with Larry like George and Roy used too

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Larry Merchant and Mike Tyson would draw HUGE ratings and would be funny as hell

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I hope this commentating gig could be a path to discipline and a structured life for tyson. and the funny thing about this is that Mike Tyson will be a better commentator than Lewis.

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Yes it would be completely classic, imo.. And Tyson really does know boxing.. I doubt he would ever be hired on a permanent basis by HBO though, too much liability and he proably wouldn’t be consistent..

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Tyson has always had good knowledge of boxing and it’s history. I think he’ll do just fine. I can’t see him doing worse than Lennox Lewis.

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what if another commentator pisses off Mike Tyson?
haha, I’ll eat your children alive bitch!

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Tyson has always been a diligent historian and researcher of the sport and he also seems quite socialble so thus he should make a great commentator.

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:-X

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DAmmit now I have to Turn On the Subtittles ;D

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This is not Tyson’s commentating debut. He commentated the Simon Brown-Vincent Pettway fight, the one where Brown got KO’d and was throwing punches on his back.

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No, maybe Tyson might get frustrated and reach over and bite the hell out of Larry Merchant or Jim Lampley or someone..

Otherwise, I can’t wait to see him on tv. I think it’s a good idea.

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His knowledge is great, but I’m just worried he won’t be able to get it across. I hope he does. I think he just gets nervous talking or something. If he’s confident I think he’ll do well.

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Tyson knows his shit, but like others said, has trouble expressin himself. I think he will behave himself personally. Guy needs the money.

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Didn’t Lampley and Merchant talk absolute back-stabbing shit about Tyson when he lost to Lewis? I’d rather he worked for Showtime. At least they showed him ‘some’ loyalty unless these two gibbering idiots. Still, I await with anticipation.

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I was thinking the same thing. Either that or an interpretor for his voice. Anyone else think he sounds like Mickey Mouse?

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It’s not in Tyson’s nature to make a bunch of insipid, bland and almost worthless remarks which is what I’ve heard so far from Lennox Lewis as a boxing commentator. Tyson knows about boxing history and tends to be cordial and reasonable when he’s been asked to commentate in the past. Still, you always have to wonder if he will ever get provoked into making profane or ugly remarks. I hope not! If he works with the right person it should be ok.

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i can jus imagine it…
tyson: this guy had to bury his brother just three days before this fight he wasnt gnna fight but hell rip his heart out
the guy prob wont even have a brother lmao

seireously tho i think tyson needs to be in boxing so this is a good move :slight_smile:
and he does kno his stuff

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I hope Tyson bites Jim Gray. ;D

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Maybe if Tyson and Lennox are put together as commentators, then if they start to disagree on something, then Mike will get frustrated and reach over and bite on Lewis’ leg again.