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Tyson Fury during an interview at the Park Plaza Waterloo, London. Picture date: Friday February 11, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Tyson Fury during an interview at the Park Plaza Waterloo, London. Picture date: Friday February 11, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)
The sport of boxing is blessed with several legendary fighters that have graced the squared circle. Among them, are the undefeated WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. These two legends have etched their names in the history of the sport.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury arrives a news conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury will defend his title against Deontay Wilder on October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
However, a dream matchup between the two ‘Tysons’ would break the internet and shock the whole world. Fury has shed some light on that prospect.
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Who would win between Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson?
The world would go berserk if they witnessed the ‘Baddest Man on Planet’ take on ‘The Gypsy King’ while both fighters are in their prime. However, the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion doesn’t believe the match would be that exciting.
According to Fury, the fight would be over in an instant as he said “I think Mike Tyson would knock me out in thirty seconds.” A brutal yet honest response by the undefeated fighter. Moreover, the British boxer bows his head in front of Tyson with respect.
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Although fans all around the world would do anything to witness this groundbreaking event between the two heavyweight giants, Fury has expressed his humility and gratitude for the legendary boxer.
The origins of Tyson Fury’s name
Even though the idea of the two iconic heavyweights challenging each other is a jaw-dropping one, the two fighters themselves are huge admirers of each other. The reason behind Tyson Fury’s name is as poetic as things can get.
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Fury featured in Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. During the interview, he revealed how he miraculously survived premature birth. Following this, his father, John Fury, named him after one of the greatest heavyweight champions, Mike Tyson.
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