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Iron Mike would go on to win the WBA heavyweight title against James ‘Bonecrusher’ Smith and then secure the IBF belt by defeating Tony Tucker to become undisputed champion at just 21 years of age.
The golden age of heavyweight boxing that Tyson competed in came with its fair share of heavy-hitters. He shared the ring with the best of them, including Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and Larry Holmes. A knockout streak of 19 in a row crowned the beginning of Iron Mike’s career as the Brooklyn-born fighter would storm his way into the record books and take over the heavyweight scene before a shock knockout defeat at the hands of James ‘Buster’ Douglas in Tokyo.
In an interview with CNN, Tyson reflected on his past opponents and recalled the power in Ruddock’s gloves, stating: “Yes, Ray Ruddock … You’re talking about when you were like whoa. When you get hit, it doesn’t hurt anymore. It’s just numb. You just hear the bell ringing — bong.”
Tyson made a brief return to the ring in November last year, facing YouTuber Jake Paul in an exhibition bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision after a contest lasting eight rounds. Iron Mike’s time in the boxing ring is not quite at an end either, as he will step through the ropes once again in spring 2026 to face Floyd Mayweather Jr in another exhibition match with a venue yet to be confirmed.
The days of facing opponents with the power of Donovan Ruddock are thankfully gone for Tyson as he enjoys semi-retirement from the fight game while focusing on his business Carma HoldCo, specialising in cannabis products and advocating for legalisation of marijuana. The lure of the glitz and glamour surrounding the big nights remains irresistible still for the former champion, as boxing hasn’t quite seen the end of Iron Mike Tyson just yet.
The Denver Broncos received tough news Friday afternoon.
As NBC Sports noted, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that running back J.K. Dobbins will amiss Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a significant foot injury.
Rapoport added that Dobbins is “believed to be out for the foreseeable future.”
His placement on injured reserve remains a real possibility as the team evaluates its options.
“Dobbins is still working through options, and while there is no final determination, IR remains a possibility,” Rapoport said.
The report came from himself and Tom Pelissero.
The development marks a quick escalation from earlier in the week, when Dobbins missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practices.
At that point, the team had not revealed the full severity of the injury.
Dobbins’ injury stems from a hip-drop tackle last Thursday against the Raiders, a play that left him frustrated enough to take to X and call for the move to be banned.
Dobbins ranks fifth in the NFL with 772 rushing yards and has been a huge part of Denver’s offense so far this season.
While Dobbins has officially been ruled out for Week 11, the next major decision comes quickly.
The Broncos must determine by Saturday afternoon whether to place him on injured reserve.
If he is moved to IR before Sunday, the Chiefs game will count toward a required four-game absence.
Placing Dobbins on IR would sideline him for matchups against the Chiefs, Commanders, Raiders, and Packers.
He would be eligible to return Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Head coach Sean Payton acknowledged that discussions are ongoing.
“Nothing has been decided yet, and at some point there will be more clarity with him and some of these other players,” Payton said earlier this week.
Denver’s Week 12 bye gives the team a small cushion, but if the injury is significant enough to keep him out multiple weeks, the IR designation becomes more likely.
“With JK Dobbins potentially headed to Injured Reserve, all eyes turn to RJ Harvey,” Rapoport said.
RJ Harvey has already flashed his dynamic potential in limited work.
Payton praised Harvey’s running style, durability, and readiness to step into a larger role:
“When we drafted him, it was his running skillset, and he had a lot of touches at Central Florida,” Payton said.
“You are starting to see him grow in front of our eyes, and he will have more opportunities in this game.”
Tyler Badie will likely mix in as a third down guy, while Jaleel McLaughlin could be active as well.
Sunday’s divisional matchup against the Chiefs carries major playoff implications for both teams and Harvey has a huge opportunity to step up and flourish in the RB1 role.