Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride was a professional boxing match contested on June 11, 2005. Although the former heavyweight champion appeared to be ahead on points on the judges' scorecards through six rounds, he failed to answer the bell for the 7th round and was ruled defeated by technical knockout. The fight would prove to be the final one of Tyson's professional career. After being knocked out in the fourth round of his previous fight against Danny Williams, Mike Tyson took a lengthy hiatus as he contemplated whether or not he would continue to fight.
Ring 8 and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Ring 8 and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Ring 8 and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame refers to Ring 8, a nonprofit organization located in New York City founded in 1954 by ex prize-fighter Jack Grebelsky to help former professional boxers in need of financial assistance, including housing, medical care, and funeral related expenses. Ring 8 is composed of current and ex professional, amateur, and collegiate boxers, referees, trainers, promoters and others involved in the fight game. Ring 8's current president is boxing promoter Bob Duffy, a former New York State Boxing Commissioner. The group holds