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There are very few people who would even dare to step inside the ring with the heavyweight division’s very own demigod, Mike Tyson. ‘The Baddest Man on The Planet’ is still considered one of the most formidable fighters to ever grace the boxing ring. As such, an Instagram page came up with an intriguing prospect involving ‘Prison Mike’. And, it should be said, that boxing fans were rather divided in opinion.

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Tyson still remains one of the most iconic faces in the heavyweight division. The champ might have mellowed down since. However, during his prime, Tyson was a different animal altogether.

He took the boxing world by storm after a sensational professional debut against Hector Mercedes in 1985. The then 18-year-old, Tyson, was even able to score a first-round TKO during his debut.

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Tyson accumulated a stellar professional record of 50-6-0. Moreover, he was also one of the hardest punchers in the sport, with 44 of these wins having brutal knockout finishes.

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He was also known for his raw and unpredictable demeanor during his prime, which in turn also led to multiple infamous incidents.

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An Instagram page named, ‘miketysonloyal’ recently shared a rather interesting post. The picture showed Tyson getting out of a police truck while dressed in a prison outfit. Another eye-catching feature of the picture was the pink handcuffs that he wore.

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In this caption, fans were also asked how much money they would take to fight Tyson.

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Fans share their thoughts on fighting Mike Tyson

Boxing fans were divided about the prospect of fighting ‘Iron’ Mike. And, a lot of them responded to the ‘offer’ in the comments. User @alexandre_alliel was quick to exclaim, “Prison Tyson …hell no.”

Meanwhile, a few fans had some monetary requests.

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User @boxingloyal said, “1 million minimum.”

User @tk_west_is_west, on the other hand, took it up a notch. The user said, “1 Billion.”

However, user scarduzioandrea was sure of the outcome. He said, “What good is money if you’re dead?”

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Similarly, a few users also pitched in on the possible outcome of the fight. User @deafropanier said, “No one would survive this fight! No way- never ever.”

Another user @emlo_47 said, “No thanks I’m trynna stay alive.”

On the other hand, a few other users had a few intriguing demands.  User @hugosp.t mentioned, “One gun and 12 bullets minimum.”

Meanwhile, user @virdexcateringequip wished for more brawn, “I’d need 100 lbs. of muscles and a few inches.”

However, user @urban.mtnman was a little too confident about his skills. He said, “20 grand and I would f him up.”

There is no denying that it requires a monstrous amount of courage and an equal amount of stupidity to ever face ‘Iron’ Mike in the ring, irrespective of his age.

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Would you face Tyson inside the ring? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, renowned for his unparalleled coverage of live events and insightful interviews with prominent athletes in the world of combat sports. With a career spanning over several years, he has authored more than 800 articles. As an experienced editorial cartoonist and investigative journalist, Joshua has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality content. Aside from his writing, Joshua is an avid powerlifter and solo traveler, embodying the same spirit of determination and exploration that he brings to his work. With a deep love for the sport of boxing that dates back to childhood, he is committed to delivering the highest quality content and helping to build a more transparent and credible industry.

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