John Fury, father of heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, has called out boxing legend Mike Tyson for a fight right after his son's upcoming match against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated "Battle of the Baddest" is set to take place in Riyadh on Saturday.
A Fiery Press Conference
During a press conference leading up to the match, John Fury made his presence known by passionately backing his son and declaring his own fearlessness in the ring. Despite being initially restrained by security, he persisted in challenging Mike Tyson to a fight.
A Bold Challenge
John Fury, 59, confidently stated, "The man who bred him, John Fury, fears no man on Earth. No matter what they've done, no matter what the accolades. Here I am! Any man alive who wants to fight John Fury, I'm here and ready to go. Mike Tyson, what have you got to say to that, my brother?"
Iron Mike's Response
Mike Tyson laughed off the challenge, but John Fury refused to back down. As Tyson teased that Ngannou would become the new heavyweight champion of the world, John Fury became even more animated, confidently predicting that Ngannou would be defeated. He then proposed that if he was wrong, he and Tyson would fight each other regardless of the match's outcome.
With both fighters displaying their competitive spirits, it remains to be seen if this challenge will come to fruition. Boxing fans around the world eagerly await the outcome of Tyson Fury's match against Francis Ngannou and the potential for a future clash between John Fury and Mike Tyson.
