Soccer News of Thursday, 13 June 2024

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Tyson eyes fight with Anthony Joshua

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Boxing legend, Mike Tyson says he wants to fight Anthony Joshua.

Tyson, a former heavyweight champion set to face Jake Paul in a controversial crossover clash in November.

When asked about the prospect of sharing the ring with AJ for a good cause, he told TMZ, “I’m very interested.

“If doing that means we can have a bigger charity exponent, well so be it, I’m down to do that, too.

“I would love to (fight Joshua). That would be mind-blowing.”

This will be Iron Mike's fight since his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.

Before he can think of a charity clash with Joshua, Tyson must first get through YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who will be 31 years his junior on fight night.

And former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua admits he has concerns for Tyson’s health.

During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the 34-year-old said, “He’s (Mike Tyson) older now.

“I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”

The booking of Tyson vs Paul sparked outrage in the boxing community, with fans publicly venting their disgust at the latter.

But Joshua, surprisingly, is a fan of Paul’s gimmick-driven fights.

He said, “I personally think it’s really good.

“I think the boxing hardcores, they don’t like it because they think, ‘Why are they disrespecting our sport?’

“But I think that person brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else. Everyone viewing helps.”