Last weekend, Francis Ngannou set the boxing world on fire by dropping Tyson Fury in the third round of the fight. As unexpected as Ngannou’s performance was, Fury’s win came off as a bigger surprise. Naturally, people were outraged by the results, as the fight got the unfortunate label of “robbery.” Nevertheless, this fight cemented Ngannou as one of the strongest contenders in the heavyweight division, and the entire credit went to one man. Mike Tyson!

To put Ngannou’s success into perspective, a MMA fight between Ngannou and Fury’s former rival is in the talks. Who is that? It’s none other than Deontay Wilder! However, before that could happen, fans joined in harmony to pay tribute to the legendary boxer Mike Tyson. Why? Because of the role Mike played in shaping Nagnnou as a boxer. More importantly, it’s a testament to how both fighters, one named after Mike and the other, having been trained by him, continue his legacy.

Fans offer a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mike Tyson

Recently, a user turned to Facebook, highlighting ‘Iron’ Mike’s legacy enduring through the last Saturday night fight. Alongside a picture of Mike, Ngannou, and Fury, the user wrote in the caption, “Francis started training because he saw Mike Tyson’s fight on TV. Fury was named after Mike. And now Mike is watching his legacy continue.” As the fans discovered the post, they collectively rejoiced in Tyson’s legacy while praising the former champion.

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One user proclaimed Mike is the best boxer and coach while paying their respect to Mike. “Best boxer! Best coach! Salute mike iron,” wrote the user.

Another user congratulated Mike for training Ngannou. The user commented, “Great Job getting Francis prepared in the short space of time. You all did well.”

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Someone else boldly declared Mike was the reason most people got involved in boxing. “Tyson is most people’s reason for turning to boxing,” the user commented.

The next user gave the crown of the ultimate fighter of all time to Mike Tyson. “If they made a belt for the ultimate fighter of all time !!! Only one winner in my eyes – MIKE TYSON,” the user remarked.

However, one user had a different idea about Mike’s involvement in the Ngannou vs. Fury Fight. The user commented, “Also, the Saudis paid Mike Tyson to pretend to train Ngannou to get inside of Tyson Fury’s head, and it worked.”

Mike Tyson’s 13-word remark for Ngannou vs. Fury

Mike Tyson has stuck by the former UFC champion since Mike joined his training camp. What’s more, he has also been the biggest proponent of Ngannou’s powerful punches. While the entire boxing world had pushed Ngannou aside as a massive underdog, Mike accurately predicted Ngannou could knock down Fury.

So, after the fight concluded on 28 October, Mike turned to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on Ngannou’s performance. “The true champ of the evening @francis_ngannou So proud how you performed,” wrote Mike in the Tweet. Despite having lost the fight via split decision, Ngannou has won the heart of the greatest boxer to ever live. 

Days after the clash between Ngannou and Fury, Mike Tyson took center stage as fans paid respect to the legendary boxer and his legacy. However, the burning question is – Do you agree with the fans? 

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