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Mike Tyson Joins List Of
Legendary
Fighters Who Became Promoters
Mike Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time
and in 1987 voted, "World's Most Popular Athlete." Now he
joins a select list of legendary fighters who became boxing
promoters.
Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey, the "Manasa Mauler," stopped boxing after this
fight against Gene Tunney. He promoted a few bouts before
entering show business as an actor.
Joe Louis
Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber" is considered by many
historians as the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.
He retired briefly in 1948 and one of his first promotions
was the Ezzard Charles - Jersey Joe Walcott fight for title
Louis' vacated.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, known simply as, "The Greatest," is certainly
one of the most famous people of all time. After his final
bout in 1981against future champ Trevor Berbick he entered
the promotional business under the banner "MAPS," Muhammad
Ali Professional Sports.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson and business partner Garry Jonas formed Iron Mike
Productions in 2013. Their motto: the best interest of the
fighter comes first in any decision making. Mike will be in
Minneapolis to see his IBF Champion Argenis Menedez defend
his crown on ESPN Friday Night Fights January 3 at Target
Center.
Some other prominent fighters who also became promoters
include Roy Jones, Jr., Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins,
and Floyd Mayweather.
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