Few martial arts fans know that boxing legend Mike Tyson was once on the MMA arena. After experiencing 56 matches with 50 victories, Mike...
Few martial arts fans know that boxing legend Mike Tyson was once on the MMA arena.
After experiencing 56 matches with 50 victories, Mike Tyson retired in 2005. Currently he still holds the record as the youngest boxer (20 years old) to win the world heavyweight boxing belt. As a habit, famous boxers and tall bodies are often invited by American wrestlers - WWE to perform. Mike Tyson also attended some events and made a big splash.
Mike Tyson went to the MMA arena to be an referee, not a boxer
Many people question Mike Tyson's level, whether boxing legend would dare to compete at MMA, the toughest mixed martial arts arena in the world. In fact, the "steel fist" has never played MMA, but he used to step on the stage as the referee.
In 2006, Tyson was invited to arbitrate an MMA match at the World Cage Fighting Championship. Of course, the "steel fist" did not refuse. Tyson stepped onto the MMA floor and all the audience focused on the referee with a fierce face, instead of watching the match of Diego Gonzalez and Terry Etim. The competition only took place in only 59 seconds.
Terry Etim, a superior player, lost the opponent after 59 seconds. Of course the former heavyweight boxing champion - Mike Tyson raised his hand to announce Etim had won. "The referee is scarier than your opponent ...", an account commented when Mike was the MMA referee.
Another said: "Tyson is our super boxer. He will take down any opponent, whether on a boxing ring or in an MMA octagon cage."
According to The Sun (UK), Tyson has a good relationship with UFC president, Mr. Dana White. The 53-year-old boxer is frequently invited by the most powerful man UFC to attend many exciting events of this MMA arena.
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