Although most boxing fans still reserve the moniker of “the baddest man on the planet” for Tyson, the October 28 crossover fight scheduled for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been advertised as a test to see who is “the baddest man on the planet.”
At the age of 20, “Iron Mike,” who was feared both inside and outside the ring, blasted his way to a world title by eliminating 26 of his 28 opponents.
He is quite familiar with strength, therefore he gave Ngannou a chance because of the knockouts he has achieved in his MMA career, according to an interview with ES News.
“I think anything is possible. He has a hard punch you know.”
Tyson is undoubtedly on board with Ngannou’s intention to ask him or Lennox Lewis for help before the fight.
“I would like to do that, yeah. That would be cool. I like that.”
Boxing fans and pundits have generally had negative things to say about the crossover competition, but there’s no doubt that it will eventually attract interest and money.
The WBC has granted Fury’special permission’ to resign as the heavyweight world champion, but the fight will still count as a valid contest on his record.
Following the news, the boxer has been mum about taking on Ngannou, but he will be as certain as the bookmakers that it will be a very simple run out for him.
If he triumphs as predicted, supporters may expect him to return to the sport and restart negotiations for a title match in the heavyweight class.