Mike Tyson names the three legendary fighters that inspired him to become a boxer

Mike Tyson is a boxing icon and finished his illustrious career with a record of (50-6).

‘Iron Mike’ is still one the most recognisable men on planet, having bludgeoned his way to the undisputed heavyweight championship.

Surprisingly he returns to professional boxing for the first time since a somewhat sad performance against Kevin McBride in 2005 when he takes on Jake Paul on July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Ahead of the clash he spoke with Nick Kyrgios to discuss those that inspired him to lace up the gloves

“Oh, Roberto Duran. Number one, yeah,” Tyson said.

“And Ali? Anyone like that?” Kyrgios responded.

Tyson then replied with what influence ‘The Greatest’ had when it came to his own boxing career.

“No, Ali caused me to be interested in boxing, but Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard made me want to fight.”

Related Posts

Piers Morgan makes unexpected offer to Kanye West after rapper furiously exits interview

US rapper Kanye West abruptly walked out of his most recent interview with Piers Morgan, who later blasted the rapper’s conduct in a scathing public statement Piers…

Strictly Come Dancing star has ‘dangerous’ reunion with Giovanni Pernice after axe

Kai Widdrington reunited with his axed Strictly Come Dancing co-star Giovanni Pernice as the pair continue to work with each other following the Italian dancer’s scandal Giovanni…

Grinning Prince Harry breaks cover after bombshell interview saying King ‘won’t speak to him’

Prince Harry made an appearance in Las Vegas as he launched a new youth initiative for the Diana Award – his first public outing since giving a…

‘Prince Harry’s telling remarks after interview outburst at royals speaks volumes’

Prince Harry has been seen for the first time since his interview, where he claimed his father, King Charles, won’t speak to him, and one expert believes…

Victoria and David Beckham accused of ‘shocking’ behaviour as Nicola Peltz villainised

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were a no-show at David Beckham’s 50th celebrations on the weekend amid reports of a fierce feud within the family…

Katie Price sparks concerns after animal fans spot alarming detail in new photo

Katie Price has sparked alarm bells amongst her online followers after sharing a new image of her riding a horse but some noticed something rather unsettling Katie…