Dunkirk101
04-13-2005, 06:37 AM
Tyson says comeback will be 'train wreck'
Man..Look at the size of this guys opponent :eek:
http://msn.foxsports.com/id/3535632
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mike Tyson talked about sinking into depression, referred to himself as "Mr. Mom," and called his next opponent "real cute."
Yes, The Mike Tyson Show is headed to the nation's capital. The former heavyweight champion announced Tuesday that he'll fight journeyman Kevin McBride on June 11 at the MCI Center - Tyson's first bout in nearly a year.
"I just hope these people of Washington, D.C., are prepared to handle this," Tyson said. "It's going to be a train wreck."
The 38-year-old Tyson, 50-5 with two no contests and 44 knockouts, lost two of his last three fights. In his most recent outing, in Louisville on July 30, he was stopped in the fourth round by Danny Williams after tearing cartilage in his left knee.
"I know Danny Williams don't think he won that fight," Tyson said.
He had surgery - the knee is fine, Tyson said Tuesday - and he's been training in Phoenix for three weeks.
But he spoke about how down he was after having his operation.
"I was in that little square-box room, and I was on crutches, and it was a very depressing atmosphere. I just fell into a deep depression," Tyson said. "Once those painkillers wore off, it was horrific. I didn't know what to do. I was just like a little spoiled brat. I was at my worst self."
Mike Tyson will fight the much taller Kevin McBride (left) on June 11 at the MCI Center. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Then he paused, and added: "I'm just so happy I'm happy again."
The Williams bout was Tyson's first in 17 months - and his first loss in a non-title bout. He's entered the ring just once a year since 2001, earning a technical knockout victory over Brian Nielsen in October of that year, getting knocked out by Lennox Lewis in June 2002, and knocking out Clifford Etienne in February 2003.
McBride, 31, defeated Kevin Montiy by technical knockout on March 18 in his last fight. Born in Ireland and now based in Massachusetts, the 6-foot-6 McBride is 32-4-1 with 27 knockouts.
"After I beat Mike, I want to fight for the world title," said McBride, who at least three times vowed: "I'm going to shock the world."
His manager, Rich Cappiello was more succinct.
"Mike Tyson gets knocked out within five rounds," Cappiello said, drawing a laugh from Tyson.
The man once called "the baddest man on the planet" sat on the stage at the Lincoln Theater with three of his children. He held hands at one point with 7-year-old daughter Rayna, and later sat napping 3-year-old son Miguel on his lap.
"I feel like Mr. Mom," Tyson said.
He's been more than $30 million in debt, and when asked how much longer he thinks he'll keep fighting, Tyson answered: "Long enough to take care of my children - a long time." <end>
Heres the link: http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/3533174
Man..Look at the size of this guys opponent :eek:
http://msn.foxsports.com/id/3535632
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mike Tyson talked about sinking into depression, referred to himself as "Mr. Mom," and called his next opponent "real cute."
Yes, The Mike Tyson Show is headed to the nation's capital. The former heavyweight champion announced Tuesday that he'll fight journeyman Kevin McBride on June 11 at the MCI Center - Tyson's first bout in nearly a year.
"I just hope these people of Washington, D.C., are prepared to handle this," Tyson said. "It's going to be a train wreck."
The 38-year-old Tyson, 50-5 with two no contests and 44 knockouts, lost two of his last three fights. In his most recent outing, in Louisville on July 30, he was stopped in the fourth round by Danny Williams after tearing cartilage in his left knee.
"I know Danny Williams don't think he won that fight," Tyson said.
He had surgery - the knee is fine, Tyson said Tuesday - and he's been training in Phoenix for three weeks.
But he spoke about how down he was after having his operation.
"I was in that little square-box room, and I was on crutches, and it was a very depressing atmosphere. I just fell into a deep depression," Tyson said. "Once those painkillers wore off, it was horrific. I didn't know what to do. I was just like a little spoiled brat. I was at my worst self."
Mike Tyson will fight the much taller Kevin McBride (left) on June 11 at the MCI Center. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Then he paused, and added: "I'm just so happy I'm happy again."
The Williams bout was Tyson's first in 17 months - and his first loss in a non-title bout. He's entered the ring just once a year since 2001, earning a technical knockout victory over Brian Nielsen in October of that year, getting knocked out by Lennox Lewis in June 2002, and knocking out Clifford Etienne in February 2003.
McBride, 31, defeated Kevin Montiy by technical knockout on March 18 in his last fight. Born in Ireland and now based in Massachusetts, the 6-foot-6 McBride is 32-4-1 with 27 knockouts.
"After I beat Mike, I want to fight for the world title," said McBride, who at least three times vowed: "I'm going to shock the world."
His manager, Rich Cappiello was more succinct.
"Mike Tyson gets knocked out within five rounds," Cappiello said, drawing a laugh from Tyson.
The man once called "the baddest man on the planet" sat on the stage at the Lincoln Theater with three of his children. He held hands at one point with 7-year-old daughter Rayna, and later sat napping 3-year-old son Miguel on his lap.
"I feel like Mr. Mom," Tyson said.
He's been more than $30 million in debt, and when asked how much longer he thinks he'll keep fighting, Tyson answered: "Long enough to take care of my children - a long time." <end>
Heres the link: http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/3533174