Williams, now playing in the Super League with the Toronto Wolfpack, has wins in the ring against respected South African Frans Botha, and American journeymen Clarence Tillman and Chauncy Welliver. Melbourne promoter Brian Amatruda jumped at that opportunity, looking to bring the former world heavyweight champion to Australia next year and naming All Blacks double Rugby World Cup winner Williams, NRL great Paul Gallen or AFL legend Barry Hall a possible opponents. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is back in training at the age of 53 and talking a comeback to the ring. It would be a humbling and surreal moment in my life to stare at him and know I was facing one of the greats of the sport.”.
We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 3 minutes to read . Mike Tyson has 'dissed' Sonny Bill Williams, saying to fight the former All Black would be 'an insult to boxing'.. Judges using human rights laws to block deportations of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals will be... Harry Dunn's mother urges presidential candidate Joe Biden to 'reconsider' US decision not to extradite... Wayne Rooney takes emergency coronavirus test amid fears he could've caught it off infected close family... Dido Harding admits £12 billion test and trace programme is not a 'silver bullet' for solving coronavirus... Italy is planning to close high schools and enforce nationwide 10pm curfew after reporting highest ever... Tory whistleblower is still adamant 13 days on that he saw Matt Hancock flouting curfew in House of Commons... Mayor Andy Burnham blames Chancellor Rishi Sunak for being 'the problem' in row over financial support for... Britons are being sentenced to a slow, agonising death... by No 10's panic squad, writes PETER HITCHENS. Amatruda had offered Tyson a base fee reported at $3million to fight either Williams or fellow footballers-turned-boxers Barry Hall or Paul Gallen. Mike Tyson isn’t interested in fighting Sonny Bill Williams, claiming it would be “an insult to boxing”. “It would be an honour ... a career highlight to share the ring with an iconic figure of world sport. 'He has said he would not do that as it would be an insult to boxing. The potential for Mike Tyson (pictured) to return to the ring in Australia is over after the boxing legend dissed Sonny Bill Williams, saying a fight with the former All Black would be 'an insult to boxing', Tyson's management had been negotiating with Australian promoters to take part in a multi-million dollar charity bout in Melbourne next year, with multi-sport star Williams (pictured during a 2013 fight) among the names thrown up. Sonny Bill Williams says the prospect of stepping inside the ring with American boxing legend Mike Tyson would be a "career highlight". Election 2020: Who are the MPs ejected from the Beehive? Tier 2, what Tier 2? sport; boxing & mma; Sonny Bill Williams receives permission from Toronto Wolfpack to fight Mike Tyson. Tyson could also cash in by making an appearance tour around other Australian cities. The Daily Mail reports that celebrity agent Max Markson, who brought Tyson to Australia in 2012 and was negotiating with his handlers on behalf of Amatruda, had received a message from Tyson's people saying the American wasn’t interested because of the quality of the suggested opponents. Sonny Bill Williams ahead of his fight with Stu Laundy in 2018. The 53-year-old Tyson is targeting a return to the ring, looking to do exhibition bouts for charity. 'Out of our control': Western Australian Premier calls for federal support as 25 New Zealand travellers arrive in Perth, All Blacks vs Australia player ratings: Rookie Caleb Clarke shines in 27-7 win, Teen found unresponsive after travelling in overloaded car, All Blacks vs Australia: 'Michael Hooper grabbed my nuts': Caleb Clarke, Bathurst 1000 recap: Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen secures first Bathurst triumph. Williams had said it would be 'an honour' to climb into the ring with Tyson but the feeling was not mutual.
The Daily Mail reported that Australian celebrity agent Max Markson, who brought Tyson to Australia in 2012 and was negotiating with his handlers on behalf of Amatruda, had received a message from Tyson's people saying the American wasn’t interested because of the quality of the suggested opponents. South African Botha, who had come back strongly in the latter part of the fight and looked to be on the verge of a knockout, was furious when it was stopped after 10 rounds and Williams declared the winner. nzherald.co.nz. Tyson is no stranger to controversy in the ring himself, the most infamous incident being when he bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear during their 1997 title bout, but for all his faults he has a great knowledge and appreciation of boxing history instilled in him by his first coach and mentor Cus D'Amato. Australian celebrity agent Max Markson (left) was negotiating on behalf of Melbourne-based promoter Brian Amatruda (right), but received a message from Tyson's people on Saturday to say the boxing champion was pulling out of the deal, Tyson became the youngest every world heavyweight champion at just 20 years old in 1986. Mike Tyson isn’t interested in fighting Sonny Bill Williams, claiming it would be “an insult to boxing”. Amatruda had apparently offered Tyson a $3 million fee to fight either Williams, Hall or Gallen and that could be bolstered by a share of the pay-for-view receipts. And it is not as if turning down Amatruda's offer will affect his bank balance.
Published: 06:29 BST, 10 May 2020 | Updated: 07:43 BST, 10 May 2020. Mike Tyson has 'dissed' Sonny Bill Williams, saying to fight the former All Black would be 'an insult to boxing'. 2 Aug, 2020 7:11am . Sonny Bill Williams' seven professional wins in the boxing ring include a controversial 2013 victory against South Africna Frans Botha. Boxing: Sonny Bill Williams Barry Hall fight agreed for 2020 after NRL season .
Amatruda had apparently offered Tyson a $3 million fee to fight either Williams, Hall or Gallen and that could be bolstered by a share of the pay-for-view receipts. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. New … “He says if he does get back into the ring it will be with a real boxer.”. “I grew up watching Tyson and his fights. Telling them they... Emirati minister of tolerance is accused of 'serious sexual assault' by the organiser of the Hay literary... British holidaymaker, 50, is fighting for life in hospital after he was shot in the face in bar in Marbella... Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a flat in a Bedfordshire village. The message reportedly said: “Mike read the story (in the Daily Mail) that he would be fighting a rugby player. So is THAT what all the fuss was about? He has said he would not do that as it would be an insult to boxing. Jailed killer who disarmed the London Bridge terrorist using a narwhal tusk is pardoned by the Queen. PICTURED: Dominic West and Lily James cuddle at airport as onlookers claim they were 'all over each other'... Not so pleased with yourself now, Mr West! Charity was the winner when Sonny Bill Williams returned to the ring for an exhibition bout in Sydney on Saturday night. Botha, his handlers, spectators, commentators and two of the judges were of the impression that it was a 12 round fight. Williams's management could argue that he is in fact a legitimate boxer, having defeated former Tyson opponent and 63-fight veteran Francois Botha for the WBA International heavyweight title in Brisbane in 2012, although that fight ended in controversy and claims of a fix. He has said he would not do that as it would be an insult to boxing. Premium Auckland Wellington Christchurch. Mike Tyson isn’t interested in fighting Sonny Bill Williams, claiming it would be “an insult to boxing”. It’s hard not to admire the power and ferocity of Tyson like so many other sports people around the world. 'Mike read the story (in the Daily Mail) that he would be fighting a rugby player,' the message read. The footballer turned boxer has … Other names on the list of Tyson's potential opponents were former AFL star Barry Hall (left) and retired NRL star Paul Gallen (right). Australian former multiple world champion Jeff Fenech felt the fight would be dangerous for Williams. Latest boxing news about Sonny Bill Williams. https://www.rt.com/sport/488354-mike-tyson-insult-to-boxing-sonny-bill-williams Sonny Bill Williams (right) says it would be an honour to face Tyson in the ring. After the Daily Mail story went online he has been inundated with huge offers to fight everywhere from Turkey, the Czech Republic and the Middle East. Tyson could also cash in by making an appearance tour around other Australian cities. See full Sonny Bill Williams profile and stats: height, age, weight, last fight and next fight
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Melbourne promoter Brian Amatruda jumped at that opportunity, looking to bring the former world heavyweight champion to Australia next year and naming All Blacks double Rugby World Cup winner Williams, NRL great Paul Gallen or AFL legend Barry Hall a possible opponents.
'I've seen some crook decisions in my time but this is as bad as it gets,' Lewis said at the time. His fee would be increased by a share of possible pay-for-view receipts and a personal appearance tour to other capital cities in the lead-up. “He says if he does get back into the ring it will be with a real boxer.”, Sonny Bill Williams (right) says it would be an honour to face Tyson in the ring.Credit:AP. Tyson finished his career with a 50-6 record, including 44 wins by knockout, Tyson (pictured with his wife Lakiha) is no stranger to controversy, having infamously bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear during their 1997 title bout.
Williams, who is 7-0 as professional boxer, said he was willing to get into the ring with Tyson despite his limited boxing experience. An 'insult to boxing': Tyson rejects SBW fight, wants a 'real boxer'.
“It would be an honour ... a career highlight to share the ring with an iconic figure of world sport. But there have been safety fears about Williams taking on Tyson, even if it was only an exhibition.
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