Mike Tyson has been at the top of boxing for a really long time now. From being one of the most feared heavyweights of all time to an avid spectator of the sport, the fans have watched Tyson transition. It is safe to say that Tyson knows a thing or two about the sport and what’s best for it. Recently, crossover boxing has become the new wave in the sport. Well-accomplished athletes and personalities from different walks of life have laced up their boxing gloves and met in the ring to decide who is the better fighter in the squared circle.

In an interview, Mike Tyson discussed his thoughts on crossover boxing and pulled in one of the most sensational crossover bouts between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.

Mike Tyson comments on the crossover saga

In an interview with iD Boxing, Tyson talked about the crossover scene in boxing. He said, “It’s the future.” Moreover, he discussed the bout between Mayweather Jr. and McGregor. He said, “Say whatever shit you want about them. But, they turned boxing into a real exhibition.”

‘Iron’ Mike even made a very bold claim. He said, “This is the biggest boxing has ever been. These people can get 70 million. Some heavyweights can get a couple of hundred thousand.” One will have to agree with the former heavyweight champ on this because crossover boxing fights bring fans from both sports and invites huge attention.

The legendary bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still the fight that probably started it all. That fight between the two icons in their respective sports marked the beginning of a new vertical of fights in boxing. The bout held in 2017 recorded the second-highest number of PPVs for a boxing fight ever.

Is crossover boxing the future?

There is no doubt that crossover boxing catches fans’ attention worldwide. And, the staggering PPV buys for specific crossover fights weigh in favor of crossover boxing. Internet stars like Jake Paul and KSI are at the forefront of crossover boxing today, inviting massive attention. Jake Paul who started off as a YouTuber, has managed to amass generational wealth after stepping foot in the boxing ring. Paul is famous for the marketing of his fights which, in return, generates a lot of revenue.

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With new fans tuning into the sport daily, crossover boxing only seems to gain popularity with the number of fights increasing gradually. There is still a lot of potential in the crossover scene in boxing, and the fans will get to witness it as time proceeds. What are your thoughts on crossover boxing matches? Let us know in the comments.

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