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Evander Holyfield BREAKS DOWN Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather Fight - Inside The Ring
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00:00Mike, Mike is like a snake, he'll pop out on you, he'll get there too quick, but if you charge
00:07him, you're going to smother everything, because everything he push off his legs, he push off his legs so he's
00:14too close, like this buddy, if you get him in room, I mean, everybody gets knocked out going backwards, like
00:20this, you get him in room, you're going to be messed up.
00:23Exactly, Mike, beautiful, yes, just like that, my time, excellent, Mike, excellent, Mike, you break him, unpredictable, exactly, Mike, beautiful,
00:35wrong, Mike, excellent, excellent, excellent, complete game, complete, there's nothing to say, you're complete.
00:46Better and better every single day, his defense, his power, his speed, his endurance, today he put everything together, the
00:54conditioning, everything that he need to put a great show.
00:58Evander Holyfield analyzes the Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, explaining Floyd must avoid distance, stay active, and punch consistently
01:06to slow Tyson and improve victory chances.
01:09But, you know, he's going to be a lot quicker, and if he stays close to Mike, if he stays
01:17close to Mike, then his chance to win ain't going to be great, but he's trying to stay back from
01:27Mike, he's going to get caught.
01:30Holyfield says anything can happen in boxing, and age may cause Mike Tyson to tire unexpectedly inside the ring.
01:36But, you never know, just like Mike quit in the ring, he got tired and just quit and just sit
01:43down, just sit down, just sit down, just sit down, I'm done.
01:48As he has known Tyson since age 17, he understands his fighting style and mindset better than most.
01:54You know, Mike Tyson, I've been knowing Mike Garrett since he was 17 years old, and Mike and I always
02:05had a...
02:06Good relationship, brother.
02:08And, you know, but I remember in amateur, you know, Mike's 17, I'm 21, and, you know, Mike knocking everybody
02:19out, you know, like this, and I'm like, but Mike and I was on the losing score.
02:24Now, that's how good the Olympic team was in 84.
02:27Evander Holyfield believes Floyd remains in excellent condition and possesses a relentless attitude, refusing defeat under any circumstances.
02:35He gonna, he rather die than lose.
02:38So, he gonna always give his all, which is the big difference, and the big difference is everybody should have
02:45that attitude, and me being the only four-time heavyweight champion of the world.
02:51Floyd confidently promises an exciting fight, assuring fans non-stop action and entertainment from the opening bell to the final
02:59moment.
02:59We're gonna have fun, we're gonna throw a few punches, like, I'm taking this seriously, and I'm trying to fight
03:03Tyson?
03:04I don't know, I just wanna get it past what they wanna see, excitement, so...
03:07Adol Adipo explains these Netflix exhibitions target pay-per-view entertainment, predicting huge numbers due to Tyson's presence, while warning
03:15such spectacles risk fighters' long-term health.
03:17Adol Adipo, they're kind of picking and choosing, and they decided to pick this one.
03:22It will do big numbers, trust me.
03:25I was talking to Gareth A. Davis about this today, I was like, if Netflix was around, or it was
03:31around, but if Netflix was a player in the game in 2015,
03:36how many people would have watched their first fight on Netflix?
03:39Bear in mind, 4.5 million people bought the pay-per-view for over, well over $100.
03:46Crazy, I mean, the pay-per-view generated over $500 million.
03:50Can you imagine how many people would have watched it on Netflix back then?
03:53Back then, they still will get a big number, I still think they'll get around the 70 million number, I
03:59do, I really do.
04:00So, although there'll be people like me scratching my head saying, why are they doing this?
04:06They're doing this because people will watch it.
04:08There will be a lot of people that watch this on Netflix.
04:11Um, sorry to interrupt the video, but this is very important, and I'll be quick.
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04:23Despite being in excellent shape, Mike astonishes his trainer during sparring, displaying remarkable speed, explosive power, sharp technique, and unwavering
04:32intensity throughout.
04:33If you're out, you're from fish.
04:35Exactly.
04:35Just enough.
04:36Beautiful roll, Mike.
04:37Excellent roll.
04:38Excellent defense, champ.
04:40This is the perfect head position.
04:42This we talk about it.
04:4340 seconds.
04:46You're winning the fight, so there's no reason for you rush.
04:49You're winning the fight.
04:51All good for us.
04:52Clean shot, Mike.
04:53Excellent.
04:55Nice left hook.
04:57Up, up.
04:57Oops.
04:58We're done.
04:59The job is over.
05:01We're done.
05:024, 3, 2, 1, and time!
05:07Oh, yeah!
05:10Oh, great, boy.
05:17This upcoming fight feels more like a spectacle than a true competition, designed to entertain and generate revenue rather than
05:24settle anything in the ring.
05:26Both fighters are past their primes, but remain disciplined and skilled, having sparred extensively over the years.
05:32The matchup taps into nostalgia, drawing longtime fans while captivating a new Netflix generation unaccustomed to traditional pay-per-view
05:39events.
05:40Exhibitions like this showcase controlled action, minimizing injury risk while maximizing viewership.
05:46The undercard provides exposure for emerging fighters.
05:48But the real attraction lies in witnessing iconic athletes relive their careers, blending marketing, curiosity, and entertainment seamlessly.
05:57Always curious about the old-time fighters, which is why Tyson always gets views even today, because people are always
06:03curious about the Mike Tyson mystique, the Mike Tyson effect.
06:05So, people that weren't able to be alive and wake up the morning of a Mike Tyson fight to know
06:09what that feels like, you know, want to feel that today.
06:12I promise you, it's nothing like it was in 1989 with Tyson, no matter what you guys want to feel.
06:17But, regardless, I think people get curious about that.
06:19And I think this is going to be sort of the same thing.
06:21There's nothing that's going to match the Mayweather-Pacquiao era of that time where they were flying and people wanted
06:28to see that fight.
06:28This is not going to be that feeling on the morning of.
06:31But, like the champ said, on the morning of, whether you like it or whether you don't like it, I
06:35think you're going to end up ordering that pay-per-view or watching on Netflix, whatever.
06:40This is on Netflix.
06:41Because your curiosity is going to get the best of you, you know?
06:44Whether you're a boxing fan or whether you're not.
06:46And Netflix knows how to choose them in this kind of way.
06:49I don't know if Netflix is sort of investing in boxing or if they're investing in the one-off circus
06:54act.
06:55He's actually been doing exhibitions with younger, tough guys over the past couple years.
06:59You know, I guess you could say Mike did, too.
07:01You know, he did get in with Jake Paul, 30 years younger than him.
07:04But, no, I don't think there's a concern with these pre-bouts going into September, especially with that looming.
07:12And, listen, that thing is going to sell.
07:14It's going to sell.
07:16People are still going to buy Pacquiao-Mayweather-Pacquiao 2.
07:19I guarantee it.
07:20And you don't have to buy anything.
07:22It's on Netflix.
07:22It comes with your subscription.
07:23It's not a pay-per-view.
07:24You can watch it for free.
07:26Or, you know, obviously once you have Netflix.
07:28But this...
07:29Nothing's free anymore.
07:29Nothing's free anymore.
07:30You've got to be subscribed.
07:31Everything's behind a paywall.
07:32But this idea...
07:33Paul, you talked about the nostalgia.
07:35You know, it's one of those things where this is a fight not a lot of people are nostalgic about.
07:41We're nostalgic about these fighters.
07:42But this isn't, you know, your point of view of, you know, the third Duran-Leonard fight.
07:47Former world champion Tim Bradley believes the exhibition between Floyd Mayweather Jr.
07:52and Mike Tyson is not a random spectacle, but a calculated decision.
07:56In his view, Floyd would never accept a matchup unless he felt completely secure about the outcome.
08:02Bradley explains that Mayweather has always approached boxing with a sharp sense of self-preservation and competitive pride.
08:08If there were serious doubts about victory, the fight would never be signed.
08:12According to Bradley, Floyd's confidence borders on certainty.
08:15He studies opponents carefully, measures risk precisely,
08:19and only steps forward when he believes the advantages are firmly in his favor.
08:23That pattern, Bradley suggests, is repeating itself here.
08:27But let's keep it a buck.
08:28Oh, he's sensitive as hell.
08:30Not only is he sensitive, the man, he's insecure like hell.
08:35He's insecure.
08:36And he got to have a leg up on you.
08:39And he saw the Barrios fight.
08:41And Barrios just got smashed by freaking Ryan Garcia.
08:46And then now, he's like, oh, shit, well, Barrios is all right.
08:51I'm better than Barrios.
08:53Even though I'm damn near 50, I'm still better than Barrios.
08:57My experience, my hand speed, I take care of myself.
09:00I have some exhibitions.
09:02I know I can still do this.
09:04That's what he thinking.
09:06Bradley also points toward Mayweather's personality.
09:09Throughout his career, Floyd has projected an aura of superiority,
09:12often reminding the public of his undefeated record in financial success.
09:17Bradley interprets this mindset as a driving force behind the exhibition.
09:21The belief in personal invincibility fuels every decision.
09:25In Bradley's analysis, Mayweather's ego is not reckless, but strategic.
09:29He wants to maintain the image of dominance while adding another profitable event to his resume.
09:34This blend of pride and calculation, Bradley argues, shapes the entire matchup narrative.
09:39Another layer Bradley discusses is financial motivation.
09:43Although Mayweather has earned extraordinary sums over decades,
09:46high-earning athletes often maintain equally high expenses.
09:50Bradley hints that exhibitions provide a lucrative solution.
09:53With minimal long-term risk compared to championship campaigns,
09:57these events can generate enormous pay-per-view revenue.
10:00Bradley implies that the Tyson bout offers Floyd an opportunity
10:04to capitalize on global curiosity while reinforcing his brand.
10:07From this perspective, the fight is as much a business maneuver as it is a sporting contest.
10:12It's sad, but it is what it is.
10:14And you know what?
10:15The money right now for content is crazy.
10:19Netflix is paying for any type of great-ass content, man.
10:22If you've seen the change with Netflix,
10:25man, I almost canceled my damn subscription with Netflix
10:28because I got sick and tired of seeing the same boring-ass shit on Netflix.
10:33And now they got this woman in place now,
10:35and she's seeking out, and she want the best of the best content.
10:38You know, they got podcasters and stuff all on Netflix now.
10:42I mean, it has grown crazy.
10:45So, you know, Jake Paul opened up Netflix Avenue.
10:50Yeah, he opened it up.
10:52And now, you know, you got old legends like Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
10:58Yeah, now they get their chance.
11:01Now they get their chance on Netflix, man, and making that gravy.
11:05Broadcaster aide Oladipo offers a complimentary but distinct angle.
11:09He describes Mayweather as a mastermind who understands not only boxing technique,
11:13but also the art of promotion.
11:15Oladipo explains that Floyd has consistently turned attention into income.
11:19Whether facing elite champions or internet celebrities,
11:23Mayweather recognizes how to package a narrative that compels audiences to tune in.
11:27The Tyson exhibition fits perfectly into that strategy.
11:30It combines nostalgia, rivalry, and unpredictability in a way that guarantees conversation across
11:36generations.
11:38Oladipo emphasizes that Mayweather's genius lies in merging athletic credibility with marketing
11:43instinct.
11:43Few fighters in history have balanced both dimensions so effectively.
11:47Inside the ring, Floyd built a reputation on defensive brilliance and tactical precision.
11:52Outside the ropes, he cultivated an image of wealth and extravagance that attracted curiosity.
11:58Oladipo suggests that this dual mastery explains why exhibitions under Mayweather's name continue
12:03drawing significant numbers.
12:05Even critics who question the sporting value often end up watching.
12:09I was obsessed with everything Floyd Mayweather did.
12:12I thought he was a genius when it comes to marketing and a genius in the ring.
12:17It's very rare that the two go together, which is why I think everyone kind of fed in love
12:23with Conor McGregor, right?
12:24Because Conor McGregor was a genius outside the ring in terms of how to sell a fight.
12:28And in the octagon, he actually proved that he can fight as well.
12:32Floyd, obviously on a completely different level, but you know what I mean?
12:34Very similar.
12:35Someone that talks the talk and walks the walk.
12:37And Floyd most certainly did it.
12:39But I was obsessed with the 24-7 shows.
12:43Obsessed.
13:06Former champion Sean Porter approaches the matchup with thoughtful caution.
13:10He acknowledges that exhibitions differ from sanctioned title fights, yet he insists the
13:15unpredictability remains real.
13:17Porter highlights the unusual stylistic contrast between Mayweather's calculated defense and
13:22Tyson's historically explosive aggression.
13:24Even though both men are past their competitive peaks, their identities remain powerful.
13:29Porter believes that when legends share a ring, emotion and instinct can override expectation.
13:34Look at the history, it's kind of like, it doesn't make sense for a street fight.
13:39It doesn't make sense for like an in-the-ring situation.
13:43And so it's kind of like, I guess for the second words, crazier things have happened.
13:48And then now you have to say, well, no, it doesn't get crazier than this.
13:52Yeah, you're not kidding, right?
13:54You know, obviously we watched Mike Sean in November against Jake Paul.
13:58I think clearly those guys like each other.
14:01Floyd and Mike, not so much.
14:03Obviously, there's been some tension there over the years.
14:06Do you think they go in there despite the fact that this is an exhibition fight?
14:09I mean, do they go in there and do they both try and take each other out?
14:11I don't know what that fight looks like.
14:13And you know, that kind of was my biggest apprehension.
14:16We're coming on with you guys today.
14:17It was like, how do you analyze what a fight between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather could
14:22look like, right?
14:23So then you think about when Floyd got in the ring with Big Show.
14:26Porter also underlines the uncertainty that accompanies age.
14:31Reflexes, stamina, and recovery inevitably change over time.
14:35While Mayweather relies on timing and precision,
14:38Tyson's style depends on bursts of power and forward pressure.
14:42Porter notes that exhibitions often blur competitive intensity,
14:45but pride can reignite old instincts quickly.
14:48That possibility, he says, keeps analysts guessing.
14:51No matter how carefully observers break down the matchup,
14:54the human element introduces variables that statistics cannot fully predict.
14:58So now more than we've ever known before that the WWE is fake.
15:02It's kind of like acceptable, but it wouldn't be acceptable in a boxing ring.
15:07You know, it wouldn't be acceptable if there becomes some sort of weird antics and things like
15:12that. I mean, I guess I'll have to do what I did once before with Mike and, uh, and, and,
15:20uh, Jake,
15:21and I'm going to go on record for saying, this doesn't happen.
15:25Yeah, you think it falls apart sometime apart?
15:28This doesn't make sense. I don't know. I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't know how you
15:32can make it make sense.
15:33I don't know this one, how you can make this one make sense.
15:36And to your point, they, and they may have it, but if they have it, they haven't said it yet.
15:40There's no date for the fight, no location that's been announced. So yeah, is it possible to break down
15:48or give someone an edge? I mean, Mike, obviously bigger, more powerful, but he's 11 years older, Sean.
15:54Olympic medalist, Tony Jeffries focuses on audience appeal.
15:58He argues that Tyson's recent high profile appearance against a younger opponent proved that nostalgia sells.
16:04The spectacle drew massive attention worldwide, reminding promoters how magnetic Tyson's presence
16:10remains. Jeffries believes Mayweather understands this perfectly.
16:14Pairing his undefeated legacy with Tyson's enduring aura creates a commercial storm.
16:19In Jeffries' estimation, the exhibition is engineered for maximum visibility rather than competitive necessity.
16:25Jeffries further explains that modern boxing economics rewards events that capture mainstream curiosity.
16:31Traditional championship structures still matter, but crossover appeal often generates greater revenue.
16:37Tyson's name alone evokes memories of dominance and danger. When combined with Mayweather's polished
16:42persona, the promotional potential multiplies. Jeffries views the fight as a strategic alignment
16:47of two brands that transcend eras.
16:50It's like, oh yeah, I'll be able to beat him. I mean, remember when Floyd fought Manny Pacquiao?
16:54Like, he waited until Manny got knocked spark out from Marquez, and then he was like, yeah,
16:59now's my time to fight him. I just don't believe that Floyd would have fought Mike Tyson if Mike Tyson
17:05didn't fight Jake Paul. But Floyd seen that Mike Tyson couldn't hardly walk to the ring.
17:10When he got to the ring, he couldn't move around. Jake Paul was one in circles around him.
17:15And that being said, I'm a huge Mike Tyson fan, like huge. But we see what Floyd's doing here.
17:21He's like, yeah, I'm going to get in there with Mike Tyson, who couldn't do anything with Jake Paul.
17:25I'm going to get millions of dollars. Well, yeah, I'm up for that. But again, I don't blame Floyd
17:32Mayweather for doing this. In boxing, I always say, you know, there's not much money in it for
17:37the regular people like me and you if you're a fighter. But for someone like Floyd Mayweather,
17:41Mike Tyson, you've earned absolutely millions of dollars for like me and you if you're a fighter.
17:46MMA journalist Ariel Helwani offers a contrasting stance. He questions whether the event serves any
17:52meaningful sporting purpose. From his perspective, both fighters have already secured legendary
17:57status. Helwani wonders what remains to prove. He expresses concern that exhibitions can sometimes
18:03blur the line between competition and spectacle, risking disappointment for purists who crave
18:08authentic stakes. Helwani's skepticism centers on necessity. He argues that true greatness does not
18:14require repeated validation. When icons return for financially driven events, the narrative can shift
18:20from legacy to commerce. While he acknowledges the entertainment value, he questions whether the
18:25matchup advances boxing's competitive integrity. For Helwani, the intrigue does not erase underlying
18:30doubts about motive and merit. Today's economic times, there's economic challenges. These corporations
18:37and companies, they're looking to make profit. And if they put out a pay-per-view and a lot of
18:43people,
18:43another thing is the fighters. I'm blaming the fighters too because there's a lot of guys,
18:49they're not bigger than the fighters of yesteryear. That's why you can have a Floyd Mayweather
18:54and Mike Tyson whose brands are so big. This is going to be a big fight. It's going to be
18:59just
18:59because it's a freak show, circus fight, whatever you want to say. Some people are going to be mad
19:03at it. I don't want to see it. Blah, blah, blah. But the curiosity is always going to get the
19:07best
19:07of the masses, especially if they put this on Netflix or Amazon or whoever, right? And that's
19:14the reality. A lot of these new fighters, Gen Z fighters, people under 30, they're not marketing
19:19themselves. Taken together, these viewpoints paint a layered portrait of the exhibition. Bradley
19:24interprets the bout as calculated confidence combined with financial logic. Oladipo praises
19:30Mayweather's marketing brilliance. Porter explores stylistic and emotional unpredictability. Jeffries
19:35highlights commercial magnetism. Helwani challenges the underlying necessity. Each perspective reflects
19:41a different lens through which the fight can be examined. Ultimately, the exhibition stands at the
19:46intersection of sport, business, and legacy. Mayweather's career has always navigated that
19:51intersection with remarkable precision. Tyson's enduring aura adds emotional weight and historical
19:57resonance. Everybody sees a picture of Shakur Stevenson or Keyshawn or Virgil Ortiz and know who
20:04that person is, right? Versus past fighters, everybody, at least at the time, they would have known who
20:12Mike Tyson was. They would have known who Roy Jones Jr. was, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, right?
20:19That's the reality of it. So that's how we got here. That's definitely how we got here. And then the
20:25other thing is piracy, people being cheap and not wanting to pay for great fights that we've had
20:32that have come with a paywall. And then now these companies see that and they're like, we're going to
20:38get our money one way or the mother effing other. There's more than one way to skin a cat. And
20:44that's the
20:44reality of it. So now when we get these freak show fights, they've already seen that YouTubers and
20:50influencers come in. That's it for today's video. Stay tuned until next time.
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