Published 15:03 IST, May 15th 2020

Conor McGregor makes a promise to Mike Tyson over future fight with Floyd Mayweather 

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has made a promise to Mike Tyson on defeating retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather in their 'inevitable rematch'.

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UFC superstar Cor McGregor has promised boxing legend, Mike Tyson he will 'crack puzzle' to beat Floyd Maywear Jr in an 'inevitable rematch'. Mike Tyson praised Cor McGregor for his agility and spirit to last 10 rounds in 2017 against one of greatest boxers in history, Floyd Maywear. It was first time Cor McGregor stepped into boxing ring and ' torious' is seemingly awaiting second of his crossover fights with 50-0 retired boxing champion.

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Cor McGregor responds to Mike Tyson 

Earlier this week, UFC fighter Cor McGregor took to Twitter and responded to heavyweight legend's comments on his fight with Maywear back in 2017. Mike Tyson lauded McGregor for his ability to step into a competitive boxing bout for first time against 'greatest fighter of last 100 years'. However, Cor McGregor me a bold promise to Mike Tyson about returning to boxing for an 'inevitable rematch' against Maywear.

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Making his boxing debut against Maywear on August 26, 2017, who was n 49-0, Cor McGregor lasted 10 rounds at T-Mobile Arena in Neva, before a TKO handed Maywear 50th win of his career. However, UFC superstar claimed that he w has sufficient kwledge of sport and his future opponent.  31-year-old Irishman swore on his life to 'crack puzzle' and defeat  retired Floyd Maywear. Cor McGregor also sent his wishes to 'Iron Mike' upon hearing news of  Mike Tyson boxing return. 

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McGregor vs Tyson: Mike Tyson boxing return

Mike Tyson boxing return news sent boxing fans across globe into a frenzy. Fans were n left wondering wher McGregor vs Tyson fight would take place in near future as 53-year-old confirmed news of his boxing return last week. Here is Mike Tyson showing off his boxing skills in a video confirming his return to sport.

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15:03 IST, May 15th 2020