This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/1/2012
Boxing can only wish it could go back to the days when Mike Tyson dominated sports headlines. While some of the news was negative, Tyson had boxing atop the sporting landscape in the 1980s and '90s as he was a must-see pay-per-view each time he laced up the gloves. Currently, the sport is in a state of purgatory as crooked judges, a dearth of heavyweight talent and squabbling over a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight are the only things bringing notoriety these days. Originating from a former Tyson entourage member is this piece of boxing history.
Following his loss to Kevin McBride in June of 2005 Iron Mike Tyson, a shell of his former self, retired from the squared circle. Well Tyson's retirement lasted almost a year before he appeared in a number of exhibitions against Corey "Tex" Sanders in Youngstown, Ohio. From one of those fights are these 18 oz. Everlast boxing gloves. The inside of the both gloves has a piece of athletic tape which reads "Corey Sanders Exhibition 10-20-06 Youngstown, Ohio."
Heavy use is shown with moderate fight wear on the Evelast manufacturer's patch on each. An 18 oz. flap tag is shown on both as well. The right glove has moderate blood staining on the Evelast screened on identifier. Own a pair of history, from Tyson's final days in the ring. These originated from a former Tyson staffer. Consigned by MEARS Staff.
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