Mike Tyson's meet-and-greet with Las Vegas PAL youngsters a huge hit

Mike Tyson was center of attention last Saturday at Barry's Boxing Center in Las Vegas (Photo by Steve Lott / Iron Mike Productions) LAS VEGAS (January 13, 2014) -- Hall of Famer Mike Tyson had a brilliant amateur career in the 1980's.  Now a professional boxing promoter for Iron Mike Productions (IMP), the youngest world heavyweight champion of all-time still has a burning passion for amateur boxing. Tyson thought it would be fun to workout with kids from the Police Athletic League in Las Vegas.  The Las Vegas Metro Police Department was thrilled the "Iron" Mike would take time from his busy schedule to meet their PAL youngsters and arranged for two visits this past Saturday. First stop was Richard Steele Boxing Club in North Las Vegas.  Kids and officers lined up and went through slipping-and-weaving techniques, followed by turns on the heavy bag, all under Mike's watchful eyes. At Barry's Boxing Center, another group of eager kids and officers lined up to try the same defensive techniques the late, great trainer Cus D'Amato had instilled in Tyson when he was a teenager. Tyson was quite impressed by everyone's hard work.  Judging from the bright smile on his face, the former champ appeared to be the happiest person in both gyms. "I would love to work with kids like this in a gym I hope to have one day," Mike said. Tyson presented each attending youngster with a Footlocker gift certificate and training DVD. Go online to www.MikeTyson.com for more information about Tyson or follow him on Twitter @MikeTyson. ABOUT IRON MIKE PRODUCTIONS (IMP): Founded in 2013 by CEO Garry Jonas and Hall of Famer Mike Tyson, Iron Mike Productions is a full-service boxing promotional company with offices located in Deerfield Beach, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. IMP is committed to changing traditional boxing promotion by advocating for its fighters' successes, inside the ring and out, throughout their professional careers and into retirement. For additional information go online at www.IronMikeProductions.com or follow Iron Mike Productions on Twitter @IronMikeProd.

ISHE SMITH HONORED AS THE FIRST LAS VEGAS NATIVE TO WIN A WORLD BOXING TITLE

To Download Photos  Click Here Photo Credit: Idris Erba Las Vegas (August 5, 2013) - Mayweather Promotions Light Middleweight fighter, Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith, was honored by the Las Vegas Metro Police Department last week as the first Las Vegas born World Boxing Champion. Post Floyd Mayweather's highly publicized workout, the media gathered around the famous Mayweather Boxing Club to witness the honoring ceremony as Smith was recognized. Regina Coward-Holman, with LVMPD, and President of the Black Police Association presented the IBF Champion with the proclamation on behalf of the city naming February 23, 2013 "Ishe 'Sugar Shay' Smith Day." "In my wildest dreams I would have never thought I would see the day when Las Vegas, my city and my hometown, would recognize my work and efforts to make this city proud." Stated Smith during the presentation. "I am humbled and extremely touched by the proclamation I received today. I would like to thank my fans and family for all of their unconditional love and support. I am cognizant that all of this wouldn't be possible without the help of my trainers and the opportunities I've been afforded by the Mayweather Promotions family." lshe Smith reached notoriety by being a participant in the reality television show "The Contender," and prior to that was undefeated with a 14-0 record. After signing with Mayweather Promotions in 2012, the impressive fighter quickly became the first Las Vegas native to win a World Title in a unanimous decision over Cornelius Bundrage on February 23, 2013. Ishe Smith's Career Highlights Include: Winning a unanimous decision over Cornelius Bundrage on February 23rd, 2013 earning him the IBF Light Middleweight title. Taking three minor vacant titles in one fight; the vacant WBC Continental Americas Welterweight title, the vacant USBA Welterweight title and the vacant WBO NABO Welterweight title. Smith is currently the reigning International Boxing Federation Junior Middleweight World Champion. Outside of being a devout Christian and family man, Smith is involved in community outreach throughout the city of Las Vegas a supports numerous causes with a special interest in inspiring our youth. Ishe has a phenomenal story and has been humbled by the opportunity to fight under the Mayweather Promotion banner.