Published 18:28 IST, November 21st 2019

UFC veteran Chuck Liddell claims he would thrash Mike Tyson in a street fight

UFC veteran Chuck Liddell has just clarified his earlier comments on a potential street fight between himself and the heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson.

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell has been catching a lot of flack lately from fans on social media after stating that he would beat Mike Tyson if he ever found himself in a street fight-like situation with boxing legend in his prime. In an effort to clarify his earlier comments against Mike Tyson, Chuck Liddell doubled down by saying that he would shoot right away for a takedown and heavyweight boxing legend would t stand a chance at stopping him, all while maintaining that he easily defeats Mike Tyson if fight ever happened.

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Former UFC Champion Chuck Liddell fires back at his doubters

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After reiterating his beliefs, man seemed to be enjoying interacting with fans on subject. Take a look at Chuck dropping some verbal barbs on fans online:

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While Chuck Liddell was still dropping bombs on his doubters, one fan suggested that former UFC light heavyweight stop responding as he is better than that. Turns out, Chuck Liddell simply h some extra time to kill while on a movie set.

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Chuck Liddell vs Mike Tyson - What would have happened?

At end of day, both were dominant forces in ir prime with Mike Tyson ruling boxing ring and Chuck beating contenders left and right in octagon until both ir careers went downhill. And with a street fight being a completely different game, it would t be easy for someone to speculate what would have happened if two greats were to ever square off in a n-sanctioned bout where anything goes.

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14:36 IST, November 21st 2019