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So, A Bit Of A Correction...

This is the first correction I've had to post here. It's a little bit of a landmark for me, so I'm kind of proud, though it's probably best if it doesn't become a trend....

by mjdeadspin|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Holyfield Eager To Be Pummeled Again

If you were thinking that "Dancing With The Stars" hoofer Evander Holyfield was actually retiring, like, seriously this time, well, you're wrong again. Holyfield, who is 43 years old, has said as soon as he gets out of his contract with Don King, he will continue his quixotic attempt to regain his...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Boxing (And "Ultimate Fighting") Hit Rock Bottom

The only way anyone can get to care about boxing anymore is when celebrities hit each other. Henceforth, an upcoming fight between "Fear Factor"'s Joe Rogan and fledgling wanna-be kung-fu star Wesley Snipes. It is indicative of the world of boxing that on boxing Web sites, this has become a semi-b...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Stop Pointing Cameras At Mike Tyson. Please.

We get as tired of Mike Tyson In Trouble news as anybody else does, not only because the stories are seemingly endless, but because we can't really hate Tyson anymore; he only has our pity....

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Doing Shots With Iron Mike

Ever wonder what it would be like to get drunk with Mike Tyson? More specifically, ever think you'd have a chance to survive a round of drinks with Mike Tyson? Here's your chance....

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Tracking Down That Underground Tyson-Kimmel Video

We're very flattered, everyone, that apparently so many of you read Deadspin and not ESPN.com, but, quite frankly, we don't believe you. So many of you have requested video of the soon-to-be-legendary appearance by Mike Tyson singing "Monster Mash" with Bobby Brown on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that we a...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Fake Boxing Now As Fake As Real Boxing

We were too busy trying to clear our head after a crushing Game 3 Cardinals loss on Saturday — we had no idea how bad it would get — so we missed ESPN's reintroduction of "The Contender," but, if everything we're hearing is correct, the whole thing was a disaster of Old Testament proportions. Appa...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Maybe Gerry Cooney Can Be His Backup Dancer

Following in the literal footsteps of Evander Holyfield, former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes — whose very entertaining "official site" can be found here — will appear on VH-1's "But Can They Sing?", a "reality" show where "celebrities" attempt to sing on camera for a stoned, directionless aud...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Blogdome: Chief Wahoo Me, Baby

• Indians bloggers having extremely difficult time controlling their excitement, understandably, but still keeping perspective. [Let's Go Tribe] • There's still a way the Cubs could make the playoffs. No, really! [Baseball Musings] • Why you shouldn't link to The New York Times Web site ever again. ...

by Leitch|Blogdome

|Tue Jun 18 2013

We Have To Ask ...

Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m. NFL with Michael Smith: Wait, my bad, I thought you were Michael David Smith, from Football Outsiders. You know, the interesting one. You must get that a lot. • Noon. NCAA FB with Joe Schad: Covering the Dolphins for the Orland...

by Leitch|Espn

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Leftovers: Don't Mess With Texas

• Texans fire offensive coordinator Chris Palmer. Yeah, that'll turn the tide.* [KSPN • K State RB Thomas Clayton knocks over a couple of guys and speeds to daylight — in a car. [Tony's Kansas City] • Ronaldinho selected world player of the year. There'll be dancing in the streets of Rio tonight! Um...

by Leitch|Leftovers

|Tue Jun 18 2013

The Return Of Little Mac

Mad propers to The Mighty MJD, who came across a short film we'll be watching all day: "The Return Of Little Mac, a dramatic rendition of what the "Mike Tyson's Punch Out" hero might be up to these days. Tortured by visions of Bald Bull, haunted by his lone victory over Mike Tyson, sitting in a ba...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

We Have To Ask ...

Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 10 a.m. MLB with Joe Morgan: When you said "any team that makes the playoffs can go all the way," you obviously didn't mean the A's, right? • Noon. MLB with Jerry Crasnick: After writing License to Deal, how many showers did it take ...

by Leitch|Espn

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Making Fun of Don King Is Funny (Until He Stomps You To Death)

The New York Post's Page Six reports this morning that failed real estate entrepreneur Donald Trump will be hosting a Friar's club roast of boxing "promoter" Don King. Past roastees have included Pamela Anderson, Chevy Chase and, most famously, Hugh Hefner. And now Don King, perhaps the only perso...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Mike Tyson, Loose In Moscow

Hey, it's a story about Mike Tyson, and he's not beating the crap out of someone or forcing them to do drugs. Though he's in Moscow, so it could just be a matter of time....

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

To Watch Tonight ...

What to watch on your freshly looted high-definition TV ... • Boxing: Malcolm Tann vs. Derek Bryant heavyweight clinchfest. • MLB: Cardinals at Marlins. Do we feel Baseball Fever coming on? Nope, it's just the humidity. • U.S. Open Tennis. Because real sports get us too worked up....

by Leitch|To Watch Tonight

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Hey, Look: Mike Tyson In Trouble Again

Say it with us now: More trouble for Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champ — it seems like so much has happened that we shouldn't even call him that anymore — has been accused of assaulting a woman in Italy who refused to have sex with him. The European press, which has pretty much been doing ...

by Leitch|Mike Tyson

|Tue Jun 18 2013

To Watch Tonight ...

What to watch after those four foolish words: "I'm going all in." ... · Where players are still using the juice — usually grape: Little League Southwest Regional final. · Lions at Jets: Mike Heimerdinger unveils new offense, Chad Pennington ruins it. · Light welterweight slap and tickle: Donald Cama...

by Leitch|To Watch Tonight

|Tue Jun 18 2013

The Continued Annoyance Of Smart People

What is it about boxing that makes academic and political types all weak in the knees? We think it's because you have to, you know, be a man to be a boxer. Overeducated wonks envy boxing because they work their way up the chain through their pals, their daddies, their fraternity brothers. The man-...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

Now Fighting In The Flockhart Division

Anybody else find it amazing that this guy punches people for a living?...

by Leitch|Boxing

|Tue Jun 18 2013

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