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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 26: Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the super welterweight boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 26: Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the super welterweight boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor on August 26, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
There’s no doubt in admitting that Mike Tyson is one of the biggest boxing names of modern times. Even after signing off from the sport, nearly two decades ago, Tyson still manages to send shock waves in the fight world with everything he does. That’s why young boxing guns, established stars, and even former champions want a piece of ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ inside the squared circle.
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Recently, Shannon Briggs, who has been calling out Tyson for a fight, once again addressed the juncture of fighting ‘Iron’ Mike.
Speaking to Fanatics View, he said, “Man Mike Tyson don’t wanna fight me because he got bigger fish to fry. He’s making money, fighting hopefully Logan Paul, making some money, enough to live the rest of his life without having to worry. And that’s the most important part.”
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“Fighting me, probably ain’t you know, in the cards for him. And for me, although I think it would be a great fight for Brownsville, Brooklyn. Can you imagine this Brooklyn? At the Barclays Center.”
Over the past few weeks, there has been massive news surrounding around Mike Tyson’s fight with Logan Paul. For now, this fight is only speculated, and nothing official has arrived yet. However, many boxing purists and legends like Briggs know that there’s a terrific possibility of this fight happening soon.
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In the past too, Tyson seemed open to taking up a fight against Logan Paul. That said, fans wouldn’t be astounded to see Tyson vs Paul’s exhibition fight become reality.
Mike Tyson – An emerging celebrity/exhibition boxing star
‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ Mike Tyson took up a fight against Roy Jones Jr. last year. The exhibition bout generated 1.6 million PPV buys. As Tyson said he would continue fighting, fans began waiting with anticipation for his return.
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 19: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson looks on during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 19, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.(Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
If ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ faces Logan Paul, then the PPV numbers he generated alongside ‘Captain Hook’ might get shattered.
It will be interesting to see if this fight really happens. What do you make of Brigg’s above comments? Do you wish to see Tyson take on Briggs in an exhibition?
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