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Hearing the Clash
Iron Mike Rocks Our Mic...
... for like 60 seconds. Seriously. We went to Mike Tyson's press conference in D.C. today and afterward were able to grab a 1-on-1 minute with Kid Dynamite. It'll be played and commented upon (read: I'll be made fun of) on tomorrow afternoon's SBL Extra, but, you, kind visitor to MisterIrrelevant.com, can hear it right here, right now.
Big thanks to all the readers and bloggers who submitted questions for the interview. Two of them made it into the magical minute, so special thanks go to Sportz Guru and Wildcat Blog.
Thoughts from the day:
~ A boxing press conference is equal parts church revival, used car auction and rap concert. I loved it.
~ Former heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman was seated behind me. When Tyson walked past, Rahman said, "Mike." Tyson countered, "Champ." Great club to be in.
~ ESPN blowhard Jeremy Schaap was seated in front of me. While hype man Rock Newman was espousing about Howard University's rich history (the conference took place on campus and Newman is an alum), Schaap leaned back in his chair, thrust his face skyward and closed his eyes. The biggest media name in the room faux slept through the press conference. No wonder everyone hates him.
~ Laila Ali is on the undercard vs. some chick from California. I almost hate to say this, but they're hot and the thought of them fighting is kind've hot too. And Ali, the reigning champ, had some great one-liners during her time at the podium. My favorite was probably, "I'll break her [buttocks]off." Meanwhile, the challenger kind've resembled a better-looking Rachel from MTV's Inferno 2.
~ Tyson's opponent, Kevin McBride, is a 6'6", doofy irishman who barely speaks english, seemed uncomfortable on stage and was wearing mandals (men's leather sandals), wind pants, a t-shirt, a backwards ballcap and J. Lo glasses.
~ McBride's promoter/advisor took the podium and said Tyson's time had past and McBride's time is now. Iron Mike butted in saying, "You're gonna get Kevin killed. Go sit down... I'm gonna gut him like a fish." The entire exchange was hilarious, you'll probably see it on telly and Tyson finished it by calling the promoter/adviser a "slick-talkin' cat with a pinky ring" before Newman shouted, "It's on like popcorn!"
~ Tyson had a mic in front of his seat the entire time. These were some of my favorite one-liners that he blurted out and you probably won't read in the paper:
-- When some guy named Brother Pete was invited onstage: "Leave your gun in the seat."
-- When Ali's husband/manager took the podium: "I love your tie. You look beautiful."
-- "[McBride will get a] first class education in humility."
-- "I'm an icon. I'm an international star. If [people] don't know my name they're from another planet."
Also, these questions for the interview came in from Monponsett (High Above Courtside) too late for me to ask, but I would've if they were on time and I was insane:
"Did you ever see Don King get so confused that he stole from himself?
Does he have any interest in raping Miss Duxbury High School, 1993? Please let him know that I have a cute accent, and can cook really well.
How did Lennox Lewis' children taste?
Try to trick him into saying, "Hannibal rode elephants into Cartilage."
Tell him a girl named Monponsett Stacey will pay him $2,500 to tattoo
my journal name across his right cheek.
Did he spit or swallow Evander Holyfield's ear?
At what point before a big fight do his handlers take him off the Zoloft?"
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Please keep in mind that my questions were meant to ENRAGE our good friend Mr. Tyson, not to elicit some great wisdom from him. I'd expect my turtle could take Iron Mike at question time.
As mean as that sounds...nobody knew Jim Rome before Chrissy Everrett(?) got all big pimping on him. Jamie's concussion would fade, and his jaw would eventually no longer require wiring....but immortality is Forver. He has a future wife and family to feed, and we all take our Lumps now and then...usually for worse reasons.
I like to think that I can still draw the line between humor and journalism- although when the final score is tallied, I think the differences between the two will be miniscule, if any. I've never seen any differences myself. -
He did win they guy did not even knock him ou it was all about a pay day for Mike....love you always Mile
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Hello i met tyson about 6 weeks ago.He was at a pet smart in pheonix Az.
he was polite to me and shook my hand. I was left with the impression,
if you respect his space he respect yours.But when it involves boxing. He
comes out throwing punches physicaly or verbally.so give him his space or
jump in the ring with him.
signed
the King of signs -
You should have asked him if he plans on borrowing money from Robin Givens when he retires.
6/15/05 3:02 PM