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galleryseek · 06-06-2005, 03:16 PM

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"Source: Washington Post
By Mark Schlabach

PHOENIX -- As former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson backed Corey Sanders into the ropes of the ring in Central Boxing Club during a workout last month, trainer Jeff Fenech stood in the corner, yelling: "Beautiful, Mike! Beautiful!"

Fenech, an Australian and former champion in three weight classes, is training Tyson for the first time in preparation for Saturday night's fight against Kevin McBride at MCI Center. Tyson, who turns 39 on June 30, spent the past two months training in Phoenix before arriving in the District on Friday night.

"We know what we have to do for this fight and we know what we have to do after this fight," Fenech said. "We've done more than enough for this fight. We'll have no excuses at all. What people will see is how much more patient and smarter Mike Tyson is now."

Tyson, once the most feared fighter in the world because of his power and ultra-fast hands, has lost two of his last three bouts. Tyson (50-5, 44 knockouts) was knocked out in the eighth round by heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis on June 8, 2002, his last opportunity to win a title. Tyson knocked out lightly regarded Clifford "Black Rhino" Etienne in 49 seconds on Feb. 22, 2003, but then was stunned by Danny Williams, who six months earlier had lost the British heavyweight title to Michael Sprott. Tyson tore ligaments in his left knee during the first round of his loss to Williams and underwent surgery shortly after the fight.

"He didn't beat me," Tyson said. "I broke my leg."

Fenech, 41, who earned the moniker "Marrickville Mauler" during his 12-year pro boxing career, has spent as much time restoring Tyson's confidence as improving the fighter's conditioning and footwork.

"My first goal was to make Mike happy and make Mike enjoy coming back here," Fenech said. "I wanted to make Mike want to come to the gym with us. Once I did that, everything fell into place. He has worked hard. Mike's enjoying what he's doing. He has lost nothing physically. He just lost a little bit of the invincibility and confidence factor."

06-06-2005, 03:16 PM
galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	Mike Tyson vs. Kevin McBride : Saturday 11th, Showtime PPV 9PM ET There'll be live feeds on the net, just gotta know where to look ;) "Source: Washington Post By Mark Schlabach PHOENIX -- As former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson backed Corey Sanders into the ropes of the ring in Central Boxing Club during a workout last month, trainer Jeff Fenech stood in the corner, yelling: "Beautiful, Mike! Beautiful!" Fenech, an Australian and former champion in three weight classes, is training Tyson for the first time in preparation for Saturday night's fight against Kevin McBride at MCI Center. Tyson, who turns 39 on June 30, spent the past two months training in Phoenix before arriving in the District on Friday night. "We know what we have to do for this fight and we know what we have to do after this fight," Fenech said. "We've done more than enough for this fight. We'll have no excuses at all. What people will see is how much more patient and smarter Mike Tyson is now." Tyson, once the most feared fighter in the world because of his power and ultra-fast hands, has lost two of his last three bouts. Tyson (50-5, 44 knockouts) was knocked out in the eighth round by heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis on June 8, 2002, his last opportunity to win a title. Tyson knocked out lightly regarded Clifford "Black Rhino" Etienne in 49 seconds on Feb. 22, 2003, but then was stunned by Danny Williams, who six months earlier had lost the British heavyweight title to Michael Sprott. Tyson tore ligaments in his left knee during the first round of his loss to Williams and underwent surgery shortly after the fight. "He didn't beat me," Tyson said. "I broke my leg." Fenech, 41, who earned the moniker "Marrickville Mauler" during his 12-year pro boxing career, has spent as much time restoring Tyson's confidence as improving the fighter's conditioning and footwork. "My first goal was to make Mike happy and make Mike enjoy coming back here," Fenech said. "I wanted to make Mike want to come to the gym with us. Once I did that, everything fell into place. He has worked hard. Mike's enjoying what he's doing. He has lost nothing physically. He just lost a little bit of the invincibility and confidence factor."