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From feeding fires to becoming roaring blaze, Mike Tyson is one of the biggest success stories around the globe. The heavyweight hurricane became the sensation in the 80s by reigning the throne as the youngest world champion ever.

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Bestowed with butcher blocked body, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ rose to tremendous fame early in his career.

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Though it was cut short because of several reasons, the prime of this legendary phenomenon is next to impossible to describe in words. But have you ever wondered what could be the scenario if ‘Iron’ Mike had locked horns with the greatest mixed martial artist of the 20th century Bruce Lee?

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In an interview, ‘The Baddest Man On Planet’ took his edge on having a no-holds-barred clash with Bruce Lee. Showing himself a bigger man, he compared the latter with the undefeated stalwart Floyd Mayweather.

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‘Iron’ Mike said, “If Bruce Lee really could beat me in a fight I would really think f**ked, this is an interesting world because that should not happen. He’s 135 lbs that’s almost like me and Floyd having a street fight.”

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Notably, the five-weight division champ Floyd Mayweather and the late iconic actor have the same build and both were fighters of the same weight division. Whereas ‘Iron Mike’ established himself in the heavyweight division.

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Comparison between Mike Tyson and Bruce Lee

An incredible mixed martial art, Bruce Lee, was famous for his lightning speed and innovative thundering moves. First, he changed the concept of mixed martial arts around the world and then paved his way to conquer the biggest film industry.

Within a brief span of time, he left such a huge impression as an iconic actor and MMA expert on the world that he became an immortal icon.

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On other hand, Mike Tyson is a man of a different era, and his appeal differed from ‘The Straight Blast’. Though both were professional combat heroes, they had unique techniques and skills. ‘Iron’ Mike was a hard crusher that terrorized the heavyweight division.

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However, both channelized the hardships of impoverishment and became inspirational global figures.

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What do you make out of a fantasy match between Bruce Lee and Mike Tyson? Let us know in the comments below.

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