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The former two-time world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, made a bold claim. According to the 55-year-old, he needs 30 days of boxing training to face any fighter in the ring.

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Recently, UFC Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, sat down with Mike Tyson & co-host, Sebastian Joseph Day, in the ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ studio.

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While discussing Tyson’s probable clash with the sensational Paul brothers, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ shocked the members sitting in the studio.

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He said, “55, I think listen, thirty days of boxing I gonna fight anybody. If I’m boxing every day in the gym, I don’t have to worry about my diet. I need whatever I want.”

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However, it seems a very short period to prepare for a boxing match, but no one can question Tyson. The youngest heavyweight champion ever has embedded the boxing skills so much that he can bring them to the surface within 30 days.

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The quickest finish for Mike Tyson in his career

‘Kid Dynamite’ was ruthless in his prime. His phenomenal skills and speed at the tender age were unmatchable. ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ had sent a spark through the boxing world by delivering back-to-back cold knockouts in his career.

The fastest among them came against Marvis Frazier, son of a legendary stalwart, Joe Frazier. The fight between the duo landed on July 26, 1986. Frazier stepped inside the ring with a record of 16-1 against undefeated Mike Tyson.

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As soon as the bell rang, Tyson came out of his corner slugging. He pushed back Frazier on the canvas and hammered him with back-to-back uppercuts. Within 30 seconds of the initial round, Frazier was all seized in the ring. This is the fastest knockout delivered by Tyson in his entire career.

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As of now, the former champ is no more active in the sports. He often took to big events as a spectator. Apart from that, he is a business mogul and along with that; he runs a podcast.

To everyone’s surprise, he can get back into the rhythm of throwing fists within 30 days is phenomenal.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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