Imagine being named after a boxing legend and facing an opponent trained by that icon. Sounds like a script straight out of a Hollywood movie, doesn’t it? For Tyson Fury, this surreal scenario is his reality as he gears up for a highly anticipated fight against Francis Ngannou. Who’s training Ngannou, you ask? None other than the legendary Mike Tyson.

This upcoming bout is a must-watch in a world where sports often write better scripts than fiction. It’s not just a fight; it’s a clash of legacies, a test of mettle. The fight is set to take place on 28 October 2023 in Saudi Arabia. However, with the involvement of the legendary ‘Iron Mike’, the stakes of the bout are skyrocketing. Thus, ‘The Gypsy King’ expressed his disbelief about this situation.

The story of Tyson Fury: Straight out of a movie script

Tyson Fury, in the press conference for his upcoming fight against Ngannou, stated that he finds himself in a unique and almost poetic situation. Fury said, “Mike Tyson’s doing a job for Francis; he’s now a boxing trainer, fair play to him. It’s surreal for me to be much of a newborn baby, being named after a boxing champion, and then all of a sudden, you’re named after him, you become World Heavyweight Champion. And then the World Heavyweight Champion is now fighting somebody else, and now the guy you’re named after is training the guy. He thinks he’s in a dream; I’m definitely in a dream.”

Named after Mike Tyson, he now faces the challenge of fighting Francis Ngannou, who is being trained by the man he was named after. The psychological aspect of this fight is as compelling as the physical one. Tyson Fury, a seasoned boxer, now has to strategize against a fighter with Mike Tyson’s wisdom in his corner. Moreover, in a recent interview, Fury has also talked about the first time he met Mike Tyson.

When Tyson met Mike Tyson for the first time

In an interview with ‘The Hook’, Tyson Fury and his wife, Paris, shared their experience of unexpectedly meeting Mike Tyson during a shopping trip in Las Vegas. The meeting led to a dinner where both the boxing legends got to know each other better. Tyson Fury expressed his disbelief and excitement. He stated, “It’s like, oh my God, I’m actually meeting Mike Tyson like my childhood hero. Like to have dinner with him and talk to him.”

Fury also exclaimed that when he met Tyson he had an epiphany. He realized that this is what dreams are made up of. Furthermore, Paris described the moment as “quite cool,” especially since their children were present and recognized the significance of the meeting.

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Tyson Fury faces a surreal challenge. He’s fighting Francis Ngannou, trained by the legend he’s named after—Mike Tyson. The stakes are high and it is crucial for both the fighters. Where Fury will aim to maintain his undisputed legacy, Ngannou will make his debut in boxing. So, don’t miss this epic clash on October 28, 2023, in Saudi Arabia.

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