As some may realize, this is the second big comeback fight in Tyson’s 14-year professional career. The first time he returned from a significant lay-off was following his prison sentence for a rape conviction. In that return bout in August 1995, Tyson pounded a white pug into the rug in less than a round. His fight against the overmatched Peter McNeeley was shorter than the national anthem. This time he returns from the 16-month suspension stemming from his June 1997 disqualification loss to heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. No one could forget the damage Tyson delivered that night. Unfortunately for all involved, most of the pain Tyson inflicted didn’t come from his gloves but from his teeth as he nibbled a chunk from the champ’s ear.
title: “Mike Tyson Back In Bit Ness” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-23” author: “Richard Butler”
Botha shouldn’t put up much of a fight, although he has a lot of Rocky Balboa in him, meaning he sure can take a punch. But would you expect any less from a man they call the “White Buffalo”? Tyson will have to work for a knockout. If you believe the incessant television promos for this fight, Tyson has been training diligently and will enter the ring in the best shape of his life. He does have a new trainer in widely respected Tommy Brooks and he is running out of chances. Oh yeah, he’s $13 million in debt to Uncle Sam for back taxes, on probation, and if he messes up again he could go back to jail. All of that could add up to a re-energized and refocused fighter.
