If had a boxing show or some event and I had a choice of someone I would like to bring. You cannot say the same thing about any other fighter with the exception of Muhammad Ali.Įmanuel Steward: I'll tell you what. If you ask anyone, regardless of age, they know Mike Tyson. Mike is right now turning out be a philosopher and a real spokesperson for a lot of different things.ī: Mike is still the most well known boxer out there. He knows that she is using these things to help take care of his kids. All of these assets that he lets her have, it stops the government people from taking it from him. Everybody says she used him, but I understand Mike because he says that she still stands by his side. He loves spending time with his kids, he has a real appreciation for his ex-wife. Maybe that is what has hurt his boxing career (laughing), he has become so diversified and balanced out in his way of thinking. He's had a lot of experiences in life that qualifies him to speak about a lot of things. He can do so many things and I would be one of the first people there to support him. Mike Tyson's potential in life is phenomenal. I like the new Mike Tyson.ī: Some have suggested that since Mike Tyson is such a knowledgeable guy, especially with the history of boxing, there might be a place for him as a commentator similar to Roy Jones.Įmanuel Steward: I think there is a place for Mike in hosting a talk show, in anything. He totally and spiritually seems to be at home there. I was there for the Kostya Tszyu and Sharmba Mitchell fight and the crowd loved him. He seems to have found his niche with the Phoenix crowd market. I saw him out in Phoenix and man you talk about something so wonderful. Mike just doesn't have his heart in it, but by the same token I love the Mike that I see now. Mike has problems with people who are not afraid of him. Even though his (McBride) past record didn't indicate it. You know why, because the guy was not afraid of Mike. I thought Mike would of won, but since day 1 I was suspicious. Just think about that, all of those guys were problem fighters for him.ī: Do you think that his management overlooked McBride because he was stopped not that long ago by a fighter who up until he met McBride, lost 17 fights in a row?Įmanuel Steward: I think so, most of the public did too. He had problems with Mitch Green, Bonecrusher Smith. Even one fighter that I was managing at the time, Tony Tucker. Mike is a small man, he has always had problems with tall fighters. To see what he has accomplished is amazing. I take my hat off to him when you really look at Mike and see the physical size of Mike, Mike Tyson has always had problems with tall fighters. I've known Mike since he was 13 or 14 when I used to see him in the juniors. Mike Tyson does not need to be in with tall fighters who are not afraid of him. I think a lot of it has to do with matching Mike properly. Mike Tyson still is a draw, even if he feels up to it or not. And let me tell you something else, Mike Tyson can still go to Europe or wherever. I don't say just boxing, but sports.ī: A few people in the business think that there is probably still a market out there for a third meeting with Evander Holyfield.ī: The promoters could be probably pull off bringing Mike back against Evander, neither man looked great in their last outing.Įmanuel Steward: I would have to say that Evander would still have to be favored, it's just a matter of styles. Mike and Ali are different types, but he has a tremendous impact on sports. Mike has been a tremendous enigma that has had a tremendous impact on sports, more then any athlete in long time and right up there with Muhammad Ali I would have to say. Mike is doing the same thing to some degree. At 40, you don't expect someone to run around threatening people, hollering and all that unless something is wrong with them. People are saying "oh he quit", but Mike can still captivate a crowd on a moments notice. Mike is still one of my favorite fighters and Mike Tyson's popularity is still going to be big. Mike Tyson has not had his heart into boxing for a long time, but I respect him. Mike realized that he just did not have his heart in it and there was too much and he just quit. This guy happened to be a big guy, wasn't afraid of him, and put Mike in a real awkward position. Traditionally he has always had problems with big guys who are not afraid of him. I didn't see the fight, I was doing the HBO broadcast, but evidentially he put up a good effort. And still I respect him for his performance. Emanuel Steward: Mike has not had his heart into boxing for a long time.
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