A late starter in the sport, Joshua began boxing in 2007, aged 18, when his cousin suggested he take it up. His club, Finchley ABC in Barnet, North London, is also home to professional heavyweight Derek Chisora. Joshua won the 2009 and 2010 Haringey Box Cup. Joshua also won the senior ABA Championships in 2010, in only his 18th bout, and later turned down £50,000 to turn professional. „Turning down that £50,000 was easy. I didn’t take up the sport for money, I want to win medals.” He also went on to win the same tournament the following year. In 2010 his domestic success earned him a place on the GB Boxing team and later the same year he became British amateur champion at the GB Championships after defeating Amin Isa. At the 2011 European Championships in June he beat the German Eric Brechlin 23:16 and the Irishman Cathal McMonagle 22:10 but was stopped by the Romanian southpaw Mihai Nistor after receiving several standing counts. In October 2011 he was named Amateur Boxer of the Year by the Boxing Writers Club of Great Britain. Joshua had an amateur record of 40–3.
Since his debut, Zhilei has worked hard to improve his skills, even though he embarked on professional boxing in his early 30s. It’s worth mentioning that his current record and gradual ascension towards greater achievements have drawn attention from people worldwide, especially those in his homeland, China, where he has become a national treasure.
Meaning: Tyson wants to carry on his body, the memories of his spiritual heroes, and that’s why, after the two communist leaders, he got the portrait of the less known ‘Arthur Ashe’ who was a popular tennis champion, also well known for his efforts to important social causes and the founder of the ‘Arthur Ashe Foundation’ for the defeat of AIDS. His portrait and the words ‘days of grace’ are tattooed on Tyson’s left shoulder.
Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring on Saturday night, at the age of 54, and fought out to what was adjudged to be a draw in the much-hyped bout against Roy Jones Jr. The two men pocketed a hefty sum for their appearances and the world could revel once again in the sight of one of the greatest fighters the heavyweight 135 division boxing rankings has ever seen.
Interestingly, this won’t be the first time the two have shared a ring. They met over a decade ago at the 2011 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. On that occasion, Zhang won 15:7 but isn’t reading too much into it.
The story of the Mike Tyson face tattoo – from the design process to the public’s reaction – is an exciting chapter of his life that emphasizes the importance of self-expression and identity. It serves as a reminder that despite the ups and downs, Tyson remains a symbol of strength and resilience both in and out of the ring.
Both men cut serious figures as they took their seats at the top table, with Queensberry promoter Frank Warren describing it as „brilliant rematch against two guys of top quality” with „so much at stake”.
The only thing George feels Zhang is lacking is an opportunity. Zhang (19-0, 15 knockouts) is back in action on September 28 in a scheduled 10-rounder against Don Haynesworth (15-2-1, 13 KOs) in Changsha, China. The fight will be televised there on CCTV, but isn’t being picked up in the United States or United Kingdom, the geographical regions where most of the top heavyweights are from. Despite holding a respectable looking record, Haynesworth’s highest-profile bout was less than a year ago when he was stopped in three rounds by Bryant Jennings.
It’s a pretty basic tattoo and while you can see the resemblance to Turner, it’s not exactly a work of art. It also helps that the tattoo is on the inside of Tyson’s forearm so it’s not the most visible, meaning he doesn’t have to worry about people seeing it all the time.
The tattoo on Tyson’s right shoulder of Arthur Ashe, the African-American tennis legend and activist, symbolises more than just athletic greatness. Ashe’s humanitarian efforts, particularly his work with AIDS, inspired Tyson to recognise the impact of public figures both in and out of sports. This tattoo is a tribute to Ashe’s influence and a recognition of the broader social responsibilities that come with fame.
It’s been nearly eight months since Zhilei faced his first professional loss against Hrgović. That being said, the seasoned boxer remains diligent in his training as he prepares to mount a comeback while still keeping his fans in suspense about how he would perform fighting Joyce.
Joshua & his promoter, Eddie Hearn, didn’t utter a peep about Zhang during the post-fight press conference last Saturday night following AJ’s victory over journeyman Otto Wallin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.