NEWS“Tyson vs. Jaws” Takes a Huge Bite Out of Social Media by Candace Cordelia August 11, 2020 Shark Week is back!This start of 2020’s Shark Week began with incredible social media numbers, thanks to Mike Tyson’s “rumble” with one of the infamous species’ very own.According to social media analytics firm Talkwalker, Discovery Channel’s broadcast of “Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef” on August 9 was mentioned over 92,000 times within a span of four hours. The NBA’s broadcast of Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers game, in comparison, gained just over 19,000 mentions.The most engaging tweet about Tyson’s battle with a shark came from Mike Tyson himself, scoring over 22,000 likes as of August 9.The only way to get over your fears? Dive straight in. Watch me kick off #SharkWeek with Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef tonight at 9pm ET only on @Discovery pic.twitter.com/9i1LktglXc— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) August 9, 2020Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” continues until Sunday, August 16. The annual event’s on-air schedule this year includes “ShaqAttack” featuring NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal, and it made its premiere on August 10.In related news, sources confirmed to The Ring magazine that Mike Tyson’s highly-anticipated boxing match against Roy Jones Jr. was pushed back to November 28. It was originally slated to occur on September 12.The bout was rescheduled because Mike Tyson and his team “felt they could maximize revenue” with the move. Tyson vs. Jones Jr. will fight in Dignity Health Park in Carson, California. A crowd will not be present in the venue, however boxing fans will be able to view the match on the entertainment platform Triller and via pay-per-view. Post Views: 693The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsCandace CordeliaCandace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe.Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) - December 21, 2020 Filmmaker Kyle Thrash Documents Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Through the Eyes of Fans in “Maybe Next Year” (VIDEO) - December 14, 2020 Related TopicsBoxingDiscovery ChannelMike TysonMike Tyson vs. JawsNBAnumbersRoy Jones Jr.Shaquille O'NealShark Weeksocial mediatelevision broadcasttelevision eventstweets Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman by Candace Cordelia | posted on February 2, 2021More in NEWS Nike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Son’s Sneaker Flipping BusinessNike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Connection Of Her Son’s Sneaker... Supportive Fans and Golfers Help Tiger Woods Through His ‘Tough Time’Tiger Woods Receives Support from PGA Golfers and Fans Last week there was a... Alex Smith, Washington Football Team Reportedly Parting WaysAlex Smith recently told GQ Magazine that the Washington Football team “did not want him... Jalen Johnson the “Student” AthleteJalen Johnson opted out of the remainder of the men’s basketball season at Duke... NFL Ready to Play Saturday Games if College Football is Cancelled MLB Discussing Playoff Hubs