Mike Tyson Gets Brutally Honest About Why He Wouldn't Have Competed in the UFC in His Prime
Tyson emphasized that UFC fighters earn less than his boxing purse, highlighting his focus on legacy and financial dominance in his sport, he said five top UFC fighters combined earn less.
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Mike Tyson confesses why he would never fight in the UFC: "Five of the best fighters could not match my salary"
Mike Tyson, one of the greatest legends of boxing, made it clear that he would never have entered the UFC octagon, not even at his best as a professional boxer. The former world ch
Mike Tyson explains why he would never have fought in UFC
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Mike Tyson is known as one of the most formidable fighters in the history of combat sports. He has done the undone in the realm of boxing, holding a professional record of 50-7 (44 Knockouts). Interestingly, he was recently asked if would participate in MMA fights during his prime years and his simple, yet impactful response was ‘no’. He justified his answer by highlighting how the top UFC fighters couldn’t match his pay level. Along with handso…
Mike Tyson Says He Would’ve Avoided The UFC At His Peak For One Reason
Mike Tyson (Image Credits: Imagn) When people talk about combat sports, the first names that come to mind are always the all-time greats. In his prime, Mike Tyson was a beast who often won fights before even stepping into the ring, purely through fear. Recently, the boxing legend admitted that he would never have joined the UFC, not because of the level of competition, but simply due to financial reasons. The former champion broke it down in sim…
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