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SHANGHAI, CHINA- JUNE 13, 2015 – Former US boxing champion Mike Tyson represents the cast of IP Man on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the Shanghai International Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 13, 2015. On October 24, 2022, a “Mike Tyson passed away” news spread widely on Chinese social media Weibo and Moments, and was later dismissed as false by netizens. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
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SHANGHAI, CHINA- JUNE 13, 2015 – Former US boxing champion Mike Tyson represents the cast of IP Man on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the Shanghai International Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 13, 2015. On October 24, 2022, a “Mike Tyson passed away” news spread widely on Chinese social media Weibo and Moments, and was later dismissed as false by netizens. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
To do what he does best, Mike Tyson is about to enter the world of MMA. In a decade-old interview with ESPN, ‘Kid Dynamite’ declared that he loved UFC “big time” and would subsequently “love” to get in the Octagon. According to Tyson, if you were not a fan of UFC, you were not cool. In this connection, Tyson declared that had he been 18 and his trainer a guy “in UFC,” he would “probably go that way“.
Well, although he will never again be 18, at 57, Mike Tyson is all set to make his UFC dream come true! Taking to X, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ recently announced that he will fight in the UFC. “I’m ready to do what I do best, and that’s fight. I love it,” he said. Following Tyson’s announcement, several fans took to X as well and replied to him.
Fans ready to “unleash virtual punches” as Mike Tyson reveals UFC 5 news
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After the classic Punch-Out (1987), Mike Tyson will now be in UFC 5. The former Heavyweight champion of the world loved the look of his character and shared the same with his fans on X. In this context, Tyson urged his fans to pre-order the game too. “Pre-order now: http://x.ea.com/77594,” he wrote. Undoubtedly, fans are excited to try out Mike Tyson’s abilities in UFC 5.
Likewise, a fan said, “I’m sold and I’m going to beat the brakes off of everyone with your character“.
I'm sold and I'm going to beat the brakes off of everyone with your character @MikeTyson
— Scott Canada 🇨🇦 🤝🙏 🇨🇦 (@EhCanadianA) September 8, 2023
Similarly one wrote, “Count me in for the digital brawl!” In addition, they mentioned they were ready to “unleash virtual punches in the octagon“. They were excited to “pre-order and start training for the ultimate showdown!”
Count me in for the digital brawl! Ready to unleash my virtual punches in the octagon. Gotta love that intense UFC action in @EASPORTSUFC! Time to pre-order and start training for the ultimate showdown! 💪🎮 #GameOn #UFC5
— Ranger™ (@AdityaDelhi72) September 8, 2023
Meanwhile, one said they’ll “probably buy the game just for this“.
I’ll probably buy the game just for this 😀👊🏻
— Coach Shady Dolan (@CoachShadyDolan) September 8, 2023
On the other hand, a fan called Tyson “the fiercest boxer to ever live“.
the fiercest boxer to ever live
— Zoloh (@HanZoloh) September 8, 2023
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Also, another excited fan wrote, “I’m ready to try your abilities in this game“.
I’m ready to try your abilities in this game 🔥🔥🔥
— Ibra🥊 (@ibrahim_fahad43) September 8, 2023
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What is your reaction to Mike Tyson’s UFC 5 news? Are you excited to try Tyson’s abilities out in the game? In addition, will you pre-order the game following Mike’s link? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. For all the latest boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports!
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