Published 14:44 IST, May 28th 2020

Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo appear in AEW and spark a brawl with Chris Jericho

Mike Tyson and UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo made a surprise appearance in the latest segment of AEW to brawl with Chris Jericho.

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While most of combat sports community was expecting to see Mike Tyson in boxing ring, 53-year stunned his fans by making AEW his first stop. Mike Tyson appeared in recent segment of AEW alongside a number of MMA greats including likes of Henry Cejudo and Vitor Belfort to brawl with Chris Jericho. While Mike Tyson and Chris Jericho were separated as soon as y got into a physical altercation, AEW fan enjoyed segment as y got to witness a massive crossover between MMA superstars and sports entertainment celebrities.

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Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo appear on AEW to brawl with Chris Jericho

Since Mike Tyson has already begun training for his return, boxing great surprised his fans with a cameo on AEW and flaunted his shredded heavyweight physique. Mike Tyson’s body transformation has also grabbed attention since past few weeks, and  AEW Universe got to witness a glimpse of Tyson getting down to business. While few expected ‘Iron Mike’ to appear in latest AEW segment,  53-year-came along and brought a bunch of his teammates from gym including Vitor Belfort and UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo.

Mike Tyson made his way into ring while Chris Jericho was already present and went on to start a feud. Mike Tyson took off his shirt and went straight towards Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho repeatedly asked Mike Tyson to apologise before getting into a physical altercation. However, duo was separated instantly before a full-blown brawl broke out.

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Mike Tyson boxing return update

Earlier this month, Mike Tyson confirmed that he is planning an in-ring return at of 53 to raise money for charity. Tyson was reportedly offered a lucrative deal worth $20 million to compete in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship as news of his return generated considerable buzz. Mike Tyson has also been linked with numerous matchups against Shann Briggs, Evander Holyfield, and former UFC heavyweight champion Andre Arlovski. However, Mike Tyson boxing return is yet to finalise opponent and venue on paper. 

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14:44 IST, May 28th 2020