Mike Tyson prepping to fight a Great white shark to overcome fear of boxing return at 54

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to kick off Shark Week 2020 with a fight to remember when he comes 'toe to fin' with a Great white shark. Earlier this year, in May, "Baddest Man on Planet" sent boxing world into bedlam when he anunced his return to sport. However, first Mike Tyson opponent, since his return, will be one of  ocean's apex predators as Discovery Channel will air ir special 'Tyson Vs Jaws: Rumble On Reef' next month, on August 9.

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Mike Tyson boxing return will see Iron Mike fight a Great white shark

According to reports from Daily Mail, Mike Tyson will face off against a Great white shark in " name of research" and will try and score a TKO over apex predator. Reports also claim that iconic ring anuncer Michael Buffer will take part in event. Buffer will be calling shots when  two heavyweights square off underwater. Although most of  details regarding fight are being kept under wraps, Tyson admitted that he took on this challenge to overcome his fears of making a boxing comeback.

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Tyson was quoted as saying, "I equate this challenge with overcoming my fear of getting back into ring at 54 years of ." Tyson also admitted that he is trying to prepare himself to reach his highest potential which would allow him to step up to challenge of overcoming anything that intimidates him. This battle with a Great white shark could be final st before Tyson decides to step back into boxing ring.

Discovery release trailer for Mike Tyson to face Great white shark

promo of 'Tyson Vs Jaws: Rumble On Reef' showcases Mike Tyson training ahead of his battle with Great White.  undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990 looked in  mood to battle when he kcked down a shark c before punching a surfboard in half. video shows Mike Tyson training on beach but his biggest challenge was to blow up an inflatable raft.

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While blowing up raft, Tyson says, "Shark Week is tough, man". Upon completing a few more challenges, Iron Mike is n spotted walking towards ocean.  At end of video, Tyson warned viewers, 'Someone's gonna get bit'.

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