The sad demise of Mike Tyson. - Page 2

Ronn_Bman · 07-31-2004, 01:19 PM

Even in his heyday, Mike was never a multi round fighter. Mike never had any finesse. He always needed to knock them out quickly. The good news is that it was not a problem for the 21 year old Mike. The bad news is that he hasn't been 21 for the better part of a generation.

Mike is going to have to accept that his money making days in boxing are over, and wake up to the sad fact that he wasted a fortune that he will never be able reclaim.

Attalus · 07-31-2004, 01:58 PM

Somehow, I get the idea that Tyson and reality only have a nodding acquaintance.

Paladin2000 · 07-31-2004, 02:48 PM

When your profession is dependent on your stamina and/or your looks, aging is your #1 enemy. Poor mike, should have retired with dignity rather than this.

Ronn_Bman · 07-31-2004, 03:45 PM

Well, in Mike's defense, I'll have to say that retiring earlier in order to hold on to his dignity would have been a lost cause. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 08-01-2004, 02:32 PM

Mike will keep fighting, the debt will drive him to do it, no mattter how embarrassing it gets. Either that or his agents will try to take his career in a new direction. Public speaking, perhaps?

Downunda · 08-01-2004, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Either that or his agents will try to take his career in a new direction. Public speaking, perhaps?

How 'bout the Mike Tyson Grill? Nah, it's been done... Mike Tyson action figure maybe? Jail cell and Hollyfields ear sold seperately... I'd say a career change to doctor would be out of the question...

You might be right Timber, public speaking could be his last resort; now if only he can figure out a way to do it without opening his mouth [img]graemlins/blueblink.gif[/img]

Ronn_Bman · 08-02-2004, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Mike will keep fighting, the debt will drive him to do it, no mattter how embarrassing it gets. Either that or his agents will try to take his career in a new direction. Public speaking, perhaps?

Sthomehow, I doubt it.

I can't believe, after all the money he made, that he is $38Million in debt! How the crap does that happen? Anyway, he was only paid $3M for this fight(I love use the word 'only' in association with the word million-It feels so naughty), so I think he'll be lucky to pull in $1M for the next one.

He needs to associate himself with some kind of product. Since 'lean mean grillin' machines' are taken, maybe he could hook up with some kind of denture product? [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 08-02-2004, 08:08 AM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

Cloudbringer · 08-02-2004, 09:00 AM

38 million in debt!?? [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Incredible! I can't even imagine how I could completely SPEND half that! Seriously...that's a LOT of money to owe people.

I agree, he's not going to make that much in his profession at this point in time. Maybe he'll start advertising Mike Tyson Crunchies, the breakfast of Champions-.... shaped like little ears..... hehe

[ 08-02-2004, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]

Harkoliar · 08-02-2004, 09:55 AM

can it be from lost law suits from certain people?

Timber Loftis · 08-02-2004, 10:16 AM

Cloudy's evil twin rears her ugly head and proposes quite the intriguing kids' cereal. [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

07-31-2004, 01:19 PM	#11
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Even in his heyday, Mike was never a multi round fighter. Mike never had any finesse. He always needed to knock them out quickly. The good news is that it was not a problem for the 21 year old Mike. The bad news is that he hasn't been 21 for the better part of a generation. Mike is going to have to accept that his money making days in boxing are over, and wake up to the sad fact that he wasted a fortune that he will never be able reclaim. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-31-2004, 01:58 PM	#12
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	Somehow, I get the idea that Tyson and reality only have a nodding acquaintance. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

07-31-2004, 02:48 PM	#13
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 52 Posts: 1,728	When your profession is dependent on your stamina and/or your looks, aging is your #1 enemy. Poor mike, should have retired with dignity rather than this. __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

07-31-2004, 03:45 PM	#14
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Well, in Mike's defense, I'll have to say that retiring earlier in order to hold on to his dignity would have been a lost cause. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-01-2004, 02:32 PM	#15
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Mike will keep fighting, the debt will drive him to do it, no mattter how embarrassing it gets. Either that or his agents will try to take his career in a new direction. Public speaking, perhaps? __________________

08-02-2004, 09:00 AM	#18
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	38 million in debt!?? [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Incredible! I can't even imagine how I could completely SPEND half that! Seriously...that's a LOT of money to owe people. I agree, he's not going to make that much in his profession at this point in time. Maybe he'll start advertising Mike Tyson Crunchies, the breakfast of Champions-.... shaped like little ears..... hehe [ 08-02-2004, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ] __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

08-02-2004, 09:55 AM	#19
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	can it be from lost law suits from certain people? __________________ Catch me if you can..

08-02-2004, 10:16 AM	#20
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Cloudy's evil twin rears her ugly head and proposes quite the intriguing kids' cereal. [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img] __________________

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