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MIKE TYSON 2008 INTERVIEW - Addicted to Money, Girls & Chaos

Posted by Mike at 1:48 AM

"It was all a mess," says Mike Tyson in this exclusive May 2008 interview. Now, an older, hopefully more wise, and overweight 'fighter', Mike Tyson talks about how jail and the "system" have affected him. Exclusive footage where Tyson talks how he is addicted to chaos, money, jail, drugs, alcohol / liquor, girls & strip clubs, all the while in his new home located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his new found sober status. Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American boxer. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion and remains the youngest man ever to win a world heavyweight title. He was well-known for his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring.Nicknamed "Iron Mike," and "The Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 in the first round. He unified the belts in the splintered heavyweight division in the late 1980s. Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion for over two years, before losing to 42-to-1 underdog Buster Douglas in 1990.In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping a beauty pageant contestant, for which he served three years in prison. After being released from prison in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. He regained a portion of the heavyweight title, before losing it to Evander Holyfield in 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended in disqualification for Tyson after he bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear. He fought for a championship again at 35, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis in 2002. Tyson retired from competitive boxing in 2005 after consecutive losses to journeymen.Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite receiving over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career.On December 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of DUI and felony drug possession after he nearly crashed into a police SUV shortly after leaving a night club. According to a police probable-cause statement, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, "He (Tyson) admitted to using (drugs) today and stated he is an addict and has a problem." Tyson pleaded not guilty on January 22, 2007, in Maricopa County Superior Court to felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. On February 8 he checked himself into an in-patient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges.On September 24, 2007, Mike Tyson pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. He was convicted of these charges in November 2007 and sentenced to 24 hours in jail, 360 hours community service and 3 years probation. Prosecutors had requested a year long jail sentence, but the judge praised Tyson for seeking help with his drug problems.VIDEO EDITED (for YouTube) BY EMCEE T for ZTY MEDIA / EMCEE T RECORDS / EMCEET.COM / WWW.MYSPACE.COM/EMCEETKEYWORDS: Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr. Mike Tyson greatest fighter ever to live muhammed ali alee aly muhamed mohamed mohamedd Sugar Ray Robinson Vitali Klitschko Chris Byrd John Ruiz Hasim Rahman James Toney pretty Jameel McCline Andrew Golota George Foreman Lamon Brewster Monte Barrett Fres Oquendo Glen Johnson Antonio Tarver Joe Calzaghe Zsolt Erdei Roy Jones Jr. Junior Jr Julio Gonzalez Dariusz Michalcz Danny Green Jeff Lacy Fabrice Tiozzo Bernard Hopkins Hopkin Hopin winky wright felix trinidad howard eastman kassim ouma oscar de la hoya dela hoyla delahoya shane mosley sugar suga suger man beast the best ever rare footage never before seen

Floyd Money Mayweather Vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

Posted by Mike at 1:43 AM

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Former Boxing Champ Having Money Problems?

Posted by Mike at 2:42 AM


PlusFormer Boxing Champ Having Money Problems?Former Boxing Champ Having Money Problems?The Associated PressEvander Holyfield appears to be having major money problems. His $10 million estate is in foreclosure, he's being sued for unpaid child support and a Utah company says the boxer owes them half a million dollars for landscaping. (June 5)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Boxer Evander Holyfield may be facing his toughest fight yet but it won't be in the ring.The former heavyweight champion's home is in foreclosure, and he may not have enough money to save it. ((JOYCE BOLDS, NEIGHOR: "I'm just surprised. I can't imagine having that kind of money and not using it wisely, if that's the case.")) This public notice appeared in an Atlanta area newspaper.If Holyfield doesn't come up with the cash by July 1st...his digs...which include 109 rooms, 17 bathrooms and a bowling alley...will go to the highest bidder.There's some speculation that the sell may not even reap the 10 million dollars he put into building this place more than 10 years ago. ((PROPERTY INVESTOR, BOB MACKELLUM: "Would you pay 10 million for it? I wouldn't. Why not. In this market? It's not worth it.)) And the former boxer's troubles don't end with his home.He's also being sued for unpaid child support...and a Utah company is seeking back pay of more than half a million dollars for landscaping services. ((MICHAEL BOLDS, NEIGHBOR: "My heart goes out to him cause I have see so many athletes who made lost of money, and then lose the money.")) Holyfield has likely made hundreds of millions of dollars over his 24-year career. His camp isn't commenting on his current financial situation.