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Blitzkrieg · 05-16-2008, 01:30 AM

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EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw said he’s had no talks with Mike Tyson or any of his representatives, but he’s certainly open to the idea of EliteXC heavyweight Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson taking on the legendary boxer.

The website MediaTakeOut.com today reported that Tyson has tentatively agreed to fight Ferguson under the EliteXC banner.

Shaw denied any negotiations for the bout but said he’d “make that fight in a heartbeat.”

“I have the media report about Mike,” Shaw said during a media conference call today. “I’ve had no discussions with Mike or anyone around Mike. I know Mike. Yes, I would make that fight in a heartbeat.”Tyson, 41, owns a 58-6 career boxing record and was the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion and the youngest man ever to win a world heavyweight title. He won his first 37 fights (with 33 knockouts) but hasn’t competed since a June 2005 sixth-round TKO loss to Kevin McBride. It was his third loss in his past four fights.

According to the report, the fight with Ferguson would take place “late this year or early next.”

As MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) reported last month, Ferguson recently signed a contract extension with EliteXC. Insiders says that Shaw, a longtime boxing promoter, spearheaded the effort to extend Ferguson’s deal with the company.

Ferguson, 2-0 in MMA (with an exhibition victory over former boxer Ray Mercer) next fights James Thompson in the main event of a May 31 broadcast on CBS. “EliteXC: PRIMETIME,” the first of four “Saturday Night Fights” events, will be the first-ever live MMA event to air on major U.S. network television. “Kimbo” rose to fame as an underground bare-knuckle brawler when his fights were distributed via the Internet. Gary Shaw open to Kimbo Slice vs. Mike Tyson bout - MMA - Yahoo! Sports

A real possibility?

First of all, if Kimbo is ever going to be taken seriously, he needs to cut it with the bullshit gimmick matches but secondly.. he'd be playing with some real fire here. Tyson is certainly not the "Baddest Man on the Planet" that he once was, but a quick combination would still be enough to knock Kimbo the fuck out.

Twist of lEMOn · 05-16-2008, 01:42 AM

Probably a possiblity, It would draw big for EXC im sure Shaw would invest a pretty coin in it.

puts EXCs crediblity in the shitter though

Necro · 05-16-2008, 01:45 AM

I dont see how this would help Kimbo Slice.

If he wins he beat a washed up boxer

if he loses he will become a laughing stock...

Blitzkrieg · 05-16-2008, 01:50 AM

Exactly. Plus, this isn't a joke like Mercer. Tyson is completely out of shape but he's shown on a few occasions that his punch can still be lethal. Imagine if he trained hardcore and gave a shit about this? He'd have a shot...

Dakstang · 05-16-2008, 01:56 AM

Yeah, if Kimbo ever wants to be taken seriously he will never accept that fight.

It is obvious that EliteXC is just wanting to cash in on Kimbo's 15 minutes of fame and have no intentions to help him grow as a fighter.

The best thing for Kimbo is for the UFC to sign him.

Necro · 05-16-2008, 02:00 AM

I think Kimbo is beyond overrated, and won't do shit in MMA...

Twist of lEMOn · 05-16-2008, 05:56 AM

Man, Is it possible Ive agree with Necro twice this week

? anyways its pretty much confirmed as a false rumor now, the site this came from had a artical that was titled, get this.

"NFL Linebacker Ray Lewis In Talks To Join UFC"

Yeah.

Blitzkrieg · 05-17-2008, 12:13 AM

Well.. then what the hell is Yahoo's problem for posting it as that's where I got it from?

I don't think it'll happen, mind..

Twist of lEMOn · 05-17-2008, 12:32 AM

I dont know lol Probably just from the question in the confrence call, good news for Kimbo though

whatever2008 · 07-10-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg

A real possibility?

First of all, if Kimbo is ever going to be taken seriously, he needs to cut it with the bullshit gimmick matches but secondly.. he'd be playing with some real fire here. Tyson is certainly not the "Baddest Man on the Planet" that he once was, but a quick combination would still be enough to knock Kimbo the fuck out.

ok you are retarded , Kimbo doesnt do gimmick matches, he's the REAL DEAL underground fighter., what the hell have you done? can you fight like him, come on ,,, mike tyson is shit and always will be he would get creamed by Kimbo,Mike tyson is washed up, he would never stand the chance, and as far as im concerned i wouldnt be surprised if Kimbo knocked you the FUCK OUT, DUMB ASS. Brock lesner can beat the shit out of Mike tyson.. use your brains and dont comment cuz i wont respond back to your patheticness..