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The beacon of truth known as Media Take Out is reporting Mike Tyson and EliteXC have come to an agreement for him to fight Kimbo Slice.

May 15, 2008. The fight world is about to change. MediaTakeOut.com just EXCLUSIVELY learned that former heavyweight boxing champ has tentatively agreed to fight internet streetfighter Kimbo Slice under ProElite’s live fight division, EliteXC.

According to an insider at the company, Mike and Kimbo are set to fight “late this year or early next.” But first things first, Kimbo has to win his fight next Saturday night against James “Colossus” Thompson. A fight that or insider claims is “going to be tough.”

This fight will not take place for three reasons:

1. Mike Tyson hasn’t faught in years, and he’s fat now. You can’t roll off the couch and decide to knuckle up with someone who’s been training and fighting like a madman for the last 2 years.

2. Mike Tyson isn’t interested in the limelight anymore. During this E:60 Interview a few weeks ago, he seemed happy to be away from boxing and just wanted a normal life. He expressed frustration at being recognized and idolized (or vilified ) at every turn. Although he probably needs the money, I doubt he signed this deal.

3. This fight isn’t beneficial for Kimbo Slice to take. Sure, it would make him shitloads of money as well as raising public awareness, but if he wants the world of MMA to take him seriously he should focus on fighting established guys. I don’t throw around the word “circus” often, but thats exactly what this game would be.

With all that said… IF this is true, I would sadly still tune in. I can’t help it. TYSON VS. KIMBO BABY.

On May 7th, 2005 : Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo had one of the greatest wars in boxing history.
On May 7th, 2007 : Diego Corrales passed away after a horrible motorcycle accident in Las Vegas.
On May 7th, 2008 : We’ll take a few minutes to honor his memory, and post a clip of the most famous round in modern boxing history. I still get goosebumps watching this.

Oscar De La Hoya will be taking on Steve Forbes of The Contender fame just 58 minutes from now (7pm PST/10pm EST) in Los Angeles.

If a clear headed and focused De La Hoya shows up tonight, he should have little to no problem cruising to a win. However, many folks are wondering if De La Hoya is looking past Steve Forbes to focus on a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. This is the biggest moment in Forbes’ life, this is his shot to become a house hold name, this is his shot to be remembered forever, this is his shot to shock the world, so it’s a no brainer that Forbes is ready to seize the opportunity should Oscar give it to him.

We’ll be doing round by round updates, so refresh your browser every 4-5 minutes for new info… As stated before, the broadcast starts at 7pm so the men should be in-ring about 7:15

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Update: 7:07pm - The broadcast has started, but the fighters have not yet entered the ring. The announcers are still hyping up the match.

Update: 7:17pm - They’re doing A LOT of talking, showing short vignettes with Oscar’s legacy and interviews.

Update: 7:23pm - they’re showing the obligatory “stars in the crowd” shot. Stallone, Toby McGuire, Bernard Hopkins, Brook Shields etc etc…

Update: 7:25pm - Michael Buffer just stepped into the ring, they’re going to do 2 national anthems, then fighter introductions. Hopefully the fight should be underway in 10-12 minutes.

Update: 7:34 - Steve Forbes is headed to the ring now (theres a very long walkway due to the fight being held in a soccer stadium).

Update: 7:39pm - Oscar is now inside the ring… Buffer is starting the introductions.

7:43pm The fight has started!

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ROUND 1 - Oscar comes out asa the busier fighter initially, but forbes starts firing back around the 30 second mark. The fight isnt action packed, but it appears like the boring “feeling out period” won’t happen with these two. There is no hesitation to mix it up and throw punches so far. Oscar landed a few stiff jabs during the round, and Forbes landed one good right hand near the end… Very close round but Oscar takes it.

Oscar takes the round.

ROUND 2 - steve forbes corner told him they wanted to try and “steal the rounds” near the end between rounds… Oscar comes out for round 2 firing off hard shots. It looks like he wants to make forbes respect him… forbes recovers from the Oscar’s barrage to land a good shot of his own. De La Hoya looks much more comfortable and wants to bide his time. Oscar is throwing very hard shots, but most are being blocked by Forbes… Steve isn’t throwing a lot of punches back… he **may** be trying to wait until later in the fight when Oscar gets tired. But until then… Oscar is landing more punches…

Oscars round…

ROUND 3 - Although he hasnt landed anything particularly damaging, Oscar looks very crisp and confident. Forbes is extremely patient, he’s almost deceptive in how he’s fighting… Nobody landed any great shots, but neither man is shy about firing…. It was a really close round… Hard to call who got this one..

even round
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Tyson sat down with Jeremy Schaap of ESPN for an interview and discussed his newfound sobriety, his old career, and his loyal fans. It’s good to see him off of drugs (which is probably the reason he’s gained weight), but he still doesn’t seem completely happy. But then again, when you’ve lived through 40 years of complete chaos, it’s going to take a while before you sort out the mess.
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I don’t know why… but I didn’t see this one coming.

Mike may be crazy, ill tempered, foul mouthed, and dabbling in drugs, but he’s never been fat. Maybe it’s because he’s been on a series of dinner tours where he also does public speaking and meet-n-greets.

I still got love for Mike though, even though we’re about to hear 10,000 corny jokes about him eating peoples ears off. The good news in all of this is he won’t be in the ring embarrassing himself with Evander Holyfield anytime soon.

(Photos found via Sports By Brooks)