Published 14:42 IST, November 9th 2019
Watch Mike Tyson share a piece of advice for Francis Ngannou
Mike Tyson had an incredible boxing career despite having a shorter height in comparison to his rivals. He has the same advice for Francis Ngannou. Know more
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Mike Tyson is one of the deadliest heavyweight boxers who has shown the world how dangerous a single punch can be. The youngest man to seize the heavyweight belt at the age of 20 years went onto knockout eminent boxers in his career. The Iron Mike’s career has been full of controversies there is no doubt that he has left his mark in boxing. Despite being 1.78 and comparatively shorter than his contemporaries, Tyson showed us that height and reach doesn't matter if you have got pace and power. He passes on the same ideology to Francis Ngannou who has recently challenged Tyson Fury for a boxing match.
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Mike Tyson: Piece of Advice for Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou thinks that he can shock the world by knocking out Tyson Fury inside a ring or an octagon. He has also considered Mike Tyson as the perfect man to train him and Mike Tyson feels that Francis can beat Fury. Tyson Fury is a tall man but Mike Tyson does not see it as a difficulty. In a tweet, Tyson is seen having a sparring session with UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou. Tyson describes how Fury’s body can be attacked in the fight by closing the gap and also feels that if the distance is closed properly, even Fury’s face can be aimed. Have a look at Mike Tyson in action at this age.
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Mike Tyson: Battling Heights
Tyson has successfully defeated some of his biggest rivals despite being shorter than them. He thinks Francis Ngannou can also do the same what he did for so many years.
Have a look at one of Mike Tyson’s best battles he won despite being shorter in height than his rival.
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Mike Tyson (1.78m) vs Tony Tucker (1.96m)
Tony Tucker was a highly taller man and was going to face Mike Tyson as 34-0 in the fight. A lot of fans considered that Tucker will defeat Tyson but that surely didn't happen. Mike Tyson gained an impressive decision in the match.
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