Tyson quits boxing after defeat

By Usayd

It’s all over for Iron Mike?! emoticon

The BBC reports:

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said he will quit boxing after losing to Irish journeyman Kevin McBride in Washington on Saturday.

Tyson looked far from comfortable during his fight which many expected him to win, and referee Joe Cortez stopped the fight before round seven.

McBride, from Monaghan, was awarded the bout on a technical knockout.

"I’m not going to fight again. I haven’t got the fighting guts or the heart any more," said the 38-year-old.

Tyson, who has a record of 50 wins, including 44 knockouts, six defeats and two no-contests, said he did not want to disgrace the sport.

 I kind of agree with him in that he’s had his time maybe its the end and he should move on, after all he’s no longer in his prime. Still he was a notorious boxer and I have to say it still is a shame that it had to end.

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