WBC boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says there was talk of a possible showdown match against Mike Tyson, but what Mike asked for making the fight was very high.
Speaking to IFL TV, Fury revealed that Iron Mike wanted an absurd number for an exhibition fight between the two. Meanwhile, Fury also claimed that he had been offered “crumbs” by comparison.
“There was talk of that. I was contacted by the people at Mike Tyson and Mike and I had a phone call. It was definitely real, but nothing ever materialized with that. They were offering Mike the money, and they came back and offered us some crumbs ”
“Mike Tyson he was talking to me like $ 500 million. What came to us on paper was as well, this has to be a joke, someone is crazy. Nothing ever happened, nothing materialized. Had ESPN’s offer on the table for $ 10 million to fight like an exhibition. It was what it was, I think everyone moved on. “
Fury went on to say that I didn’t see many advantages when fighting Tyson, even for an exhibition. He mentioned that if Tyson did manage to stun him, then he makes him look silly for being outclassed by a 53-year-old man. If he had come in and knocked Tyson out early, Fury believes he would have been seen as a bully.
Tyson has had little choice since he announced his return plans. According to reports, rejected an offer of $ 18 million to fight Wanderlei Silva at BKFC. “Iron” Mike has been seen on AEW, which is an American wrestling promotion. Tyson has made a couple of appearances for the organization.
