Dana White has been one of the best promoters, not just in combat sports but in all of sports history. His bold and brash persona is one of the biggest reasons why the UFC is what it is today. Now, as he forays into the boxing scene, one name echoes loudly, whose endorsement means a ton. This guy is none other than Mike Tyson.
The legendary boxer, with a career full of knockout punches and controversial moments, has thrown his support behind Dana White. The man who once threatened to eat Lennox Lewis’ children is now singing praises for the UFC boss.
“That’s going to be the best thing to happen to boxing, just like UFC. If you’re in UFC, and if anybody’s booing the fight, you’re not going to see that guy…Only good fights. If you don’t have a good fight, you ain’t never going to see that guy again,” said Mike Tyson via Come and Talk 2 Me.
Mike Tyson’s endorsement comes as Dana White hinted at reviving his long-dormant Zuffa Boxing project. The ‘Iron’ sees this as a potential game-changer for the sweet science. He believes White’s no-nonsense approach could revolutionize boxing’s often frustrating landscape.
The former champ didn’t pull any punches when discussing boxing’s current state. He cited Shakur Stevenson as an example of a talented fighter who struggles to excite fans. It’s a problem as old as the sport itself. How do you balance technical brilliance with crowd-pleasing action? Tyson believes that White is the person that can solve this problem.
Mike Tyson Talks About His Upcoming Fight Against Jake Paul
At 58 years old, Tyson is stepping back into the ring for a fight with YouTube sensation Jake Paul. It’s a move that’s raised eyebrows and dropped jaws across the boxing world. Some call it brave, and others call it foolish.
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The fight is scheduled for November 15th, and it’s already generating buzz. Mike Tyson recently appeared on ‘Come and Talk 2 Me’ to dish about the upcoming bout. When asked about Paul’s boxing skills, Tyson kept it short. His words were as sharp as his legendary uppercut.
“I don’t know. He’s improved since the first time he fought. I started him off, I started Jake off. I let him fight on my undercard four years ago; no one knew who the hell he was. So I started him and, most likely, it looks like I’m going to finish him,” said Tyson.
The fight isn’t without its critics. Many are concerned about Mike Tyson’s health. After all, he’s facing an opponent who is 31 years his junior. The bout was originally scheduled for July but was postponed due to Tyson’s medical scare.
