“He’s a Monster” – Mike Tyson Heaps Praise on Tyson Fury
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Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has expressed his opinion on current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The 54-year-old, who is set for a sensational return to the sport, gave his views on the current superstar and said what makes him special.
Speaking to ESPN, Tyson said, “I think he’s very good. He looks like he’s not intimidating, but he’s really elusive, he really knows how to box, he’s really smart and he’s really difficult to hit and he’s 7-foot, damn near. He’s a monster.”
‘Iron’ Mike’s opinion will have plenty of takers as it is safe to say that Fury is a ‘once in a generation’ fighter.
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This is high praise from a great fighter who knows what it takes to rule the heavyweight division. Mike Tyson was the youngest ever fighter to become heavyweight champion of the world. Fury, though a few years later, also became a heavyweight champion of the world, just like his namesake.
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Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury have shared their Mutual respect for each other before.
This is not the first time that the two have had nice things to say about each other. Fury has openly said that he idolized the 54-year-old. Tyson, on the other hand, has always praised Fury for his work and even joked about a fantasy fight against him.
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Both fighters will be back in the ring soon. Mike Tyson will take on Roy Jones Jr in a highly anticipated comeback fight; Fury will make his UK home-coming after almost three years.
There has also been speculation that Mike Tyson plans on fighting the current crop of heavyweights. However, we can’t see that happening, especially with how exciting the division is right now. That being said, anything is possible in combat sports. Do you think Fury would ever get into the ring with ‘Iron’ Mike?