What did McNeeley say to Tyson?

What did McNeeley say to Tyson?

SI.com: Have you been in touch with Tyson since you met in the ring? McNeeley: People ask, “Would you still have fought him?” You’re [expletive] right I would have fought Mike.

What was Tyson’s biggest purse?

Tyson received $30 million and Holyfield $35 million, the highest paid professional boxing purses until 2007. The fight was purchased by 1.99 million households, setting a pay-per-view buy rate record that stood until May 5, 2007, being surpassed by Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Did Mike Tyson donate his purse?

Mike Tyson won’t receive a penny for his boxing comeback and insists his purse will be donated to charity. He and his rival are guaranteed to make $1m from their meeting, however, Tyson is not going to be getting rich from this comeback. “It’s going to be for various charities,” he told TMZ Sports.

What ever happened to Peter McNeeley?

Peter McNeeley had a career record of 47-7. Unfortunately, following the Tyson fight, Peter McNeeley also had a problem with drugs and alcohol, which got him into trouble on more than one occasion, even at the end of his career. When his in-ring career was over, he got himself into more trouble.

Why did McNeeley quit?

McNeeley was disqualified after his manager Vinnie Vecchione stepped into the ring to stop his fighter from taking any more punishment after the second knockdown. TV Guide included the fight in their list of the 50 Great TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998.

Did McNeeley beat Tyson?

McNeeley started the fight by aggressively attacking Tyson as soon as the opening bell rang. With McNeeley clearly hurt from the exchange, his manager Vinnie Vecchione entered the ring to prevent McNeeley from taking any more damage, causing Lane to end the fight and award Tyson the victory by disqualification.

How old is Holyfield?

59 years (October 19, 1962)
Evander Holyfield/Age

Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962, in the mill town of Atmore, Alabama. The youngest of nine children, Holyfield was much younger than his other siblings and was born from a different father.

How much will Tyson and Jones get paid?

Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, each were guaranteed $1 million, according to documents provided by the California State Athletic Association, which sanctioned the fight. The fighters are expected to get an equal share of the pay-per-view money.

Does Butterbean still box?

He is retired from the fighting game now with more than 300 bouts under his belt. According to the record books, Butterbean won 77 of 91 boxing matches during his career, 58 of those by knockout. Overall, he won more than 100 fights in boxing, MMA and kickboxing.

What is butter beans net worth?

Eric Butterbean Esch Net Worth

Net Worth:	$500 Thousand
Date of Birth:	Aug 3, 1966 (55 years old)
Gender:	Male
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)
Profession:	Professional Boxer, Wrestler, Mixed Martial Artist

Who was the white boxer that beat Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson vs. Francois Botha

Boxer	Mike Tyson	Francois Botha
Nickname	“Iron”	“The White Buffalo”
Hometown	Catskill, New York, US	Pretoria, South Africa
Pre-fight record	45–3	39–1
Recognition	WBA/WBC/IBF No. 10 Ranked Heavyweight	IBF No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight