UFC Star Jorge Masvidal Reacts as ‘Mike Tyson Throws Hands in a Mall Parking Lot’

The legendary boxer, Mike Tyson, was notorious for his short temper and aggressive nature. Although this would lead to his eventual downfall, later in his career, it worked in favor of him inside the ring. The former heavyweight champion struck fear in his opponents by beating them mentally, even before the fight started. Therefore, making him one of the most fearsome boxers ever.

However, Tyson once surpassed his own standards after he got into a fight with an actual ‘gangster’. Back in 1988, Tyson got into an altercation with former boxer and gang member, Mitch Green, that left him with a broken hand. However, this wasn’t the first time, the two would fight, as Green fought Tyson in 1986, during his rise to the top. He even lasted the distance with Iron Mike, giving him a surprising challenge. Green had a huge height advantage over the 5 foot 11 Tyson and used it to his advantage.

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However, their second meeting in the streets of New York was a much shorter and more brutal affair. This infamous incident recently came into the limelight, after former UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal, reacted to it. The ‘Gamebred’ posted a video of the incident on his Facebook page with the caption, “Mike Tyson and Mitch Greene Throw HANDS! In The Mall Parking Lot.”

Masvidal has become a star in his own right seeing huge success after his iconic knockout of Ben Askren back in 2019. Moreover, he actively reacts to old boxing and combat sports stories, giving the perspective of the fighters to the fans.

John Fury comments on the deteriorating health of Mike Tyson

Despite being one of the best physical specimens during his boxing days, age finally caught up to Tyson after it was revealed that he was suffering from a “Sciatica flare-up,” in his lower back. This was revealed after Iron Mike was spotted in a wheelchair outside the Maimi airport. Moreover, boxing trainer and Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, recently commented on Tyson’s deteriorating health. In an interview with JOE, Fury shared his thoughts on the stem cell treatment, Tyson went through back in 2020.

“You know it’s a shame to see him, how he is today. You with all you hear about stem cells, blood transfusions to make him younger. Whatever they call them. You know what I’m saying? But he’s a great fella and I do like him,” he said. Iron Mike underwent this treatment, after he claimed that this would help him to get in shape for his fight against Roy Jones Jr. later that year.

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