Tyson heckles former UFC champ in boxing match

POINDEXTER · 08-04-2008, 06:49 AM

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There is always talk about boxers fighting MMA guys and vice versa or guys switching sports. In this case, last week in Las Vegas, former UFC heavyweight champ Ricco Rodriguez competed in a pro boxing match. He lost a four-round decision to Chad Davis, who had a record of 0-1.

Ricco's only other pro boxing match came in October of 2006 when he knocked out a guy name Brandon Baker. In the world of MMA, he has a record of 29-9. Rodriguez beat Randy Couture at UFC 39 in 2002 to become heavyweight champion. In 2007, he lost a decision to Ben Rothwell in the IFL world championship finals.

According to a report in the Las Vegas Sun, Rodriguez had Xtreme Couture boxing coach Ron Frazier in his corner and wore a pair of trunks with a Throwdown logo on them. Mike Tyson was in attendance and made fun of the fight:

“Are you going to throw some punches or what?” he asked in the first round.

And later in the bout, Tyson said, “Come on, try to hurt each other.”

What was even sadder about the card was the main event, during which 41-year-old former featherweight champion Kevin Kelley beat Jamie Palma (13-12-1). Kelley, originally from Flushing, gave fight fans many great moments. And while the Flushing Flash has always been a personal favorite of this corner, the ring is no place for a 41-year-old. -- CASSIDY

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Didn't see this posted. Kinda amusing.

MYboyBISPING · 08-04-2008, 10:35 AM

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Are you going to throw some punches or what?” he asked in the first round.

And later in the bout, Tyson said, “Come on, try to hurt each other.”

Wtf that's all Tyson said and he was said to be heckling Ricco. Come on! Then I am definitely a heckler if that all you have to say.

Salvy_Mic · 08-04-2008, 11:57 AM

It reminds of the scene in Rocky Balboa where Tarver is entering the ring and Tyson's talking shit to him from the stands.

warrior06 · 08-04-2008, 05:16 PM

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Ifightforaliving · 08-04-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior06

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POINDEXTER · 08-04-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior06

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Originally Posted by Ifightforaliving

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