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Tyson’s performance stood in stark contrast to the grandeur of his past, a time when he was a force to be reckoned with. For many, it brought to mind the striking memory of George Foreman, who became the oldest heavyweight champion at just 45 years old when he knocked out Michael Moorer. Foreman, towering and powerful, was the exception to the rule of aging athletes. However, Tyson's fight last Friday night served as a reminder that he is far removed from the passion and ambition that once drove him.
Reflecting on Tyson’s last real fight in 2005 against Kevin McBride, he admitted that he sensed his defeat even before the bout began, acknowledging the loss of that vital fire in a sports career that once burned brightly.