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flag Mike Tyson launches a Las Vegas amateur boxing event to revive U.S. boxing by boosting grassroots talent and fan excitement.

flag Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has launched the Mike Tyson Invitational, an amateur boxing event in Las Vegas from March 12–14, to address the decline of boxing in the U.S. flag He cites a lack of grassroots opportunities and infrastructure, contrasting today’s landscape with the robust amateur scene of the 1980s. flag While major fights draw crowds, Tyson argues the sport suffers from fragmentation and poor promotion of underperforming fighters. flag He advocates for a more entertainment-driven model like the UFC’s to rebuild fan interest. flag The invitational aims to spotlight top American amateur talent and reignite national engagement, with Tyson stressing that boxing’s survival depends on attracting fans and creating excitement.

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