MAIN EVENT FIGHTER STARE-DOWN — (L-R) Alexei Collado, IMP president Mike Tyson and Rod Salka
Photo Credit: Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Legendary former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson took a break from his promotional duties for Friday’s ShoBox The New Generation triple header to enjoy arcade games with two of his children at Latitude 40 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
FROM SHOWTIME BOXING ANALYST STEVE FARHOOD
Photo: Tom Casino / SHOWTIME
For former fighters, life races by in three-minute intervals.
Consider that it’s been 17 years since Mike Tyson was heavyweight champion, and nine years since he lost to Kevin McBride in his final fight.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Sensational 18-year-old welterweight prospect Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (4-0, 4 KOs) and 2004 Olympic silver medalist Yudel Jhonson (14-1, 9 KOs) will provide chief support this Friday evening,April 18, in separate bouts on “Pittsburgh Power,” presented by Iron Mike Productions (IMP), at Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pa.
NEW YORK – During his career, former undisputed heavyweight champion and international star Mike Tyson fought on SHOWTIME 17 times, second only to Julio Cesar Chavez (21) for most appearances by a boxer in the history of the network.
BROOKLYN, NY – Iron Mike Productions (IMP) and Gleason’s Gym are joining forces in efforts to revitalize the New York boxing scene. The world famous gym – located on 77 Front Street in Brooklyn, NY – that once housed a young man who would go on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history will now serve as headquarters for IMP to recruit local amateur fighters aspiring to enter the pro ranks.