Author Topic: I just talked to Don King in a hotel! (Read 3127 times)

MoralMan · « **on:** February 29, 2016, 06:03:04 AM »

I go for a drink at the Landmark hotel in central London and who's sitting there with a coffee but Don king! I had to ask him whether the stories of Tyson being afraid of foreman! He said its total bullshit. Tyson wasn't afraid at all, if anything Tyson didn't have enough fear or respect of foreman. Thinking he d Ko him easy. King told me George was to blame for the fight not happening as he thought of it as GEORGE FOREMAN V Mike Tyson. Whereas it was really MIKE TYSON V George foreman. George priced himself out of the fight think ing he should have got as much if not even more than Tyson for the fight.

Svengoolie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 29, 2016, 06:16:19 AM »

I'd be curious to hear his thoughts on his portrayal in Rocky V

Dave D · « **Reply #2 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:24:30 AM »

Great story. I never heard the idea it was Foreman pricing himself out of the fight.

MoralMan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:43:19 AM »

There s been rumours for 26 years Tyson screamed I ain't fighting that animal. King said that never happened.

Hell of a personality by the way. Hope I have that much energy in my 80s!

SquidVicious · « **Reply #4 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:09:27 PM »

No way Tyson would've feared an old man like Foreman. Would've been great while it lasted.

local hero · « **Reply #5 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:34:16 PM »

As if big George was indestructible, big puncher, but slow... Young mike would have blasted him out

Europe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:47:41 PM »

LOL, fear

You're totally "newb" if you think Elite professional fighters "Fear" anybody in competition,

I don't get it when ppl(mostly americans) ask fighters: "Do you fear him/her?"

When you're sparring daily, training hard everyday, the last thing you'll be thinking is fear of another man.

MoralMan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2016, 12:23:57 AM »

Quote from: Europe on February 29, 2016, 11:47:41 PM

LOL, fear

You're totally "newb" if you think Elite professional fighters "Fear" anybody in competition,

I don't get it when ppl(mostly americans) ask fighters: "Do you fear him/her?"

When you're sparring daily, training hard everyday, the last thing you'll be thinking is fear of another man.

The BS stories back in about 1990 where that Tyson feared Foreman. I never believed it myself but a lot of people did including many on this site.

gym**rat · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2016, 08:36:30 AM »

You should have asked Don King to comb his fucking hair.

hench · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2016, 10:23:01 AM »

cool story, anymore insight?

Quote from: MoralMan on February 29, 2016, 06:03:04 AM

I go for a drink at the Landmark hotel in central London and who's sitting there with a coffee but Don king! I had to ask him whether the stories of Tyson being afraid of foreman! He said its total bullshit. Tyson wasn't afraid at all, if anything Tyson didn't have enough fear or respect of foreman. Thinking he d Ko him easy. King told me George was to blame for the fight not happening as he thought of it as GEORGE FOREMAN V Mike Tyson. Whereas it was really MIKE TYSON V George foreman. George priced himself out of the fight think ing he should have got as much if not even more than Tyson for the fight.

MoralMan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2016, 03:10:16 PM »

No that's pretty much it, told him boxing isn't as fun as when he was at his peak, said hes not finished yet!

Leatherneck · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2016, 03:56:28 PM »

Only in America.

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2016, 04:24:37 PM »

Tell him that he should organize a Bigmc v.s. Donna fight

Tapeworm · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2016, 11:03:34 PM »

That dude wouldn't last 2 seconds in injun country.

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2016, 01:34:57 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on March 04, 2016, 04:24:37 PM

Tell him that he should organize a Bigmc v.s. Donna fight

240 is Back · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2016, 06:47:21 PM »

Convicted Murderer Don King should speak at a Trump rally. Maybe even drop a racial slur. Then Trump would laugh about it.

That'd be some shit.

calfzilla · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2016, 06:48:41 PM »

Psst, you should have posted this story with your Darren Avery account.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2016, 06:48:47 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on September 21, 2016, 06:47:21 PM

Convicted Murderer Don King should speak at a Trump rally. Maybe even drop a racial slur. Then Trump would laugh about it.

That'd be some shit.

Maybe it'd be a nervous laugh. After all, he is a cracker in a church full of brews.

SaintAnger · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:01:18 PM »

Don King is an evil MFer.

Walter Sobchak · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2016, 07:12:17 PM »

Fear?

Tyson was a lot of things, but he sure as hell wasnt a coward.