Like most things, this ? can be solved via simple math. To believe that Tyson would throw this for money you would have to belive he could get more from losing than winning. A win would have gotten him a title shot and much more $ than this past fight paid. So, to throw the fight he would have to be stupid.
OK, I'll grant ya - he IS stupid. But THAT stupid? I don't think so.
(then again, even WITH the loss he may STILL get a title fight, just like any other palooka used for an easy pay day for the paper champs of today).
Ya know how most betting scandals come about?
Ya know how collusions are discovered?
The books see anomalies.
There were none on this bout (not that I talk to every book, but enough to get a clear picture).
(side note - I did see a column elsewhere, titled 'books take a beating on Tyson fight' or some similar bit of nonsense; the article went on to explain how the books got killed, quoting, count 'em, ONE book; 'nuff said as to why I don't read most internet columns - no degree, talent or experience is necessary for one to claim themself a 'writer'
There aren't enough books, in Vegas AND offshores, for Tyson to even make a scratch in his deficit.
AND he doesn't have much on-hand cash to wager with anway!
As Sun pointed out he stood to gain much more by winning, which would have most likely, in the screwy world of boxing, landed him a title shot AND a pay day that would have been at least double or triple last weeks, which is MUCH more than he could have gotten by spreading around wagers on last weeks bout.
