When Khabib Nurmagomedov met his “hero” Mike Tyson before defeating Edson Barboza

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has shown his affection towards Khabib Nurmagomedov multiple times, praising him for his undefeated record which currently reads 28-0. boxing icon first saw Eagle in action when he was a guest at UFC 160 where Khabib Nurmagomedov scored a unanimous decision win over Abel Trujillo. Since n, relationship between two has continued to grow outside c as 54-year-old ended up inviting Khabib to his Las Vegas mansion four years later.

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That same year, undefeated lightweight champion demolished Edson Barboza at UFC 219 and talked about his interaction with Mike Tyson at post-fight conference. When asked about former boxing champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov said he was happy to see his “hero” cheering him on at UFC 219 co-main event. He added that he wants to be as great as Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali as being a champion is t everything. "You have to be greatest outside too.”

“I am a big fan of Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. And I want to be greatest like se guys. t only inside c but also outside,” added Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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When Khabib Nurmagomedov visited Mike Tyson’s Vegas mansion

When asked about his visit to Mike Tyson’s house, Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t say much but claimed that boxing legend invited him and his team to his house. Khabib Nurmagomedov met Mike Tyson with his manr Ali Abdelaziz and boxing legend even signed Khabib’s gloves. Later in conference, Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed that he saw his first Mike Tyson fight in 2003 when Tyson fought and beat Clifford Etienne.

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What’s next for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Mike Tyson?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje – who’s expected to give Eagle his toughest challenge yet. Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently betting favourite going into bout which is scheduled to take place on October 24 at UFC 254. Mike Tyson, on or hand, is preparing to make his boxing return in vember 2020 and is set to fight Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition bout.

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