merryJim 1 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30500-12988724,00.html Ah, poor boy. I wish I had the chance to look after even a small fraction of that.... ------- Fallen boxing king Mike Tyson has blown all but £3,000 of his £160m fortune, claim bankruptcy court papers. Iron Mike, whose last fight was in February 2003, says he owes £14.4m, including more than £9m in tax. The plummet from his perch on top of the boxing world is almost unparalleled. In his heyday, the American was making around £10m a fight. Even in his lesser years, such as his bout against Lennox Lewis in 2002, Tyson commanded multi-million-pound fees. But the bankruptcy papers, seen by the New York Daily News, show a slump in his wealth and some unusual spending habits. In December, the 37-year-old earned £385,000 but spent just £45. According to the papers, the previous month he earned £11,800 and spent only £3. That's in sharp contrast to his infamous indulgences, including £40,000 for two Bengal tigers and more than £500,000 on gifts for people he "does not recall". Tyson plans to alleviate his financial worries by stepping back into the ring in May or June. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Quote: including £40,000 for two Bengal tigers Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 that guy is a thug rapist cheat and obviously rather financially stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 You are not in the least bit influenced by the media are you db? Link to post Share on other sites
dale#1 1 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Complete fool. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Should be locked up Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 A fool and his money are soon parted and this is the epitome of such a cliche, yet K1 will line his pockets nicely....... Link to post Share on other sites
dancing_barefoot 0 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Until he spends that. Fool. Link to post Share on other sites
rajeem 0 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Tyson for K1?? Link to post Share on other sites
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