iron Mike v. the internet d-nozzel?

[craigster59]

Either way it's going to be a cash cow. It's "John Henry, the steel drivin' man" against the new fangled Pretty Boy. A tale old as time.

I'm looking forward to it.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Love the buss fight, hear the “lady” say kick his ass! Then OMG lol

Yes Jake needs to get beat, bad, and Tyson has the power, but I think all these fight former greats stuff is bad for all combat sports…

True, what ever happened to gracefully retirement and maybe a gigas a commentator.

Speaking of long in tooth.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/rocky-iv-sylvester-stallone-dolph-lundgren-b1759009.html

[PorscheGAL]

There is a great video out there where Jake Paul is telling his dad about the fight for the first time. Dad pretty much says what I was thinking.

https://youtube.com/shorts/YWfev7yziRg?si=mEmP5as5yk3O1oqe

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

Mike sure was chill.

His testosterone has dropped a good 5%.

[DWBOX2000]

The fight will go the distance. I guarantee they talk about what’s going to happen before hand so everyone makes a lot of money and comes off looking okay. Too much of a gravy train for Paul to lose. Also, Did Paul wrestle D1 college too? If so, that dude can go forever conditionally.

[911 Rod]

What are these guys getting paid for this fight?

[DonDavis]

Not an exhibition fight, it’s Professional. And it’s being broadcast on Netflix. Not PPV. Interesting.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Paul_vs._Mike_Tyson

From the article…

“On April 29, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations confirmed it approved the fighters' request, and the bout will be a sanctioned, professional fight.[11] The bout will consist of 8 2-minute rounds with 14-ounce gloves.”

[gsxrken]

Originally Posted by DonDavis

From the article…

“On April 29, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations confirmed it approved the fighters' request, and the bout will be a sanctioned, professional fight.[11] The bout will consist of 8 2-minute rounds with 14-ounce gloves.”

Interesting. Not 10oz gloves. And not 3 minute rounds.

[ckcarr]

I don't know if it will be honest or not, but your comments remind me of one of many Jack London boxing stories - Here's one worth reading:
https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/PieSte.shtml

Originally Posted by gsxrken

It’s not likely that this will be an honest fight… more of a payday.
Age is very deceptive. When a young man puts out 100%, he might run a 5:00 minute mile. When that same man puts out 100% at 58, he might run a 7:00 minute mile. Meanwhile, he thinks he’s churning and burning same as he always did, until he looks at his time, or gets passed by a 26 year old at what seems like an unsustainable, impossible pace. But they do sustain it. And they’re ready to do it again after like 90 seconds. It sucks.
Ask me how I know.

IF (big if) this was a real fight, I’d give Mike the advantage for the first round. If you’ve ever boxed, 3 minutes is an eternity and fatiguing almost beyond comparison. Mike could certainly put him down, but after that one round, Mike is quickly fading while the kid practically respawns in between rounds. Even if Mike really keeps his powder dry, that disadvantage grows every minute.

[MikeSid]

I know next to nothing about the sport of boxing. Other than Tyson/Holyfield, the last bout I actually watched was Ali/Spinks.

I'm sure the 2 minute rounds are a godsend to Tyson, but still a pretty long stretch of time after the first round or two. It's the gloves that I'm wondering about.

I would imagine the extra 4 ounces lessens concussive impact for both boxers. But does the extra weight matter to these fighters in terms of endurance? Is it significantly harder to hold up 14 oz. gloves over the course of the fight? Does the extra 4 oz. impact reaction time? Will their hands lower to any meaningful degree if the fight goes to 7 or 8 round?

Basically, having never worn a pair of boxing gloves, I have no frame of reference for whether 4 ounces in each hand really matters that much. If so, less tape?

[L8Brakr]

Hold a 12 oz. beer in one hand.....a 16 oz. beer in the other. Extend arms straight forward, raise to vertical above your head......raise / lower / raise / lower for two minutes. You'll have an answer to your question.

Drink both beers.

I know less about boxing than you do!

[gsxrken]

Originally Posted by ckcarr

I don't know if it will be honest or not, but your comments remind me of one of many Jack London boxing stories - Here's one worth reading:
https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/PieSte.shtml

I recall that article from either HS or college English Lit, but it sure hit differently reading it again now. And I see why you were reminded of it via my remarks on this fight. Hopefully Iron Mike will have a bit of steak beforehand!
Thanks for the link.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

that confirmed my disdain for Joe Rogan. Talks for hours about 5hit he knows nothing about... and people listen.

You can also add his certifiable d-bag buddy, aaron rodgers to the ever growing list of pseudo-intellectuals.

Cheers
JB

[pwd72s]

Jack London....great writing endures...

[gsxrken]

[Tobra]

Aaron Rodgers is a D bag?