Tyson Fury is one of the biggest names in the heavyweight division of boxing as of now. He is all set to go up against the former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. What’s interesting is that the boxing legend, Mike Tyson, has trained the MMA fighter. Recently a hilarious moment took place, when the WBC champ crashed in during Mike Tyson’s interview. When a reporter asked a question related to his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Fury brushed off the question. He stated, “Behave yourself.” What mattered to him was Tyson and him being in “camera together.” He then went on to claim how happy he was to be named after the former world champion. He said, “And I am proud to be named after him.”

This led to Tyson saying, “Thank you, brother, thank you.” Fury appeared starstruck as he bombarded Tyson with praises in the wholesome video. Moreover, this interaction came to be just hours after John Fury called out the boxing legend during a press conference. He had claimed that Fury would come out on top in the upcoming fight. Furthermore, he even claimed, “If I’m wrong, me and you will fight straight after. Me and the great Mike. Whatever the outcome, me and you will fight. Get up there my brother.”

Fans shower Tyson Fury with praises after the video surfaced

FightHype.com shared the clip of the wholesome moment on YouTube. The interaction between Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson was a beautiful moment of mutual admiration that showcased how respect should indeed go both ways. One fan noted, “I’m so pleased the champ is treating the Legend as he should be treated, the respect goes both ways.”

Another highlighted the exchange between the two, where Fury expressed his pride in being named after the boxing legend. He appeared ecstatic about their interaction, stating, “Wow, so epic!”

Meanwhile, a fan pointed out how this interaction between the two is historic. He stated, “Fury is a real one, no fight is more iconic than this moment between an ex-heavyweight great (my personal goat Mike) and the current heavyweight great who was named after Mike… true moment of greatness.”

Someone else drew a comparison between Fury’s excitement with “a kid meeting Chuck Cheese for the first time.” Another fan praised Fury as they wrote, “I love how Fury doesn’t care about himself and only cares about being next to Mike.” A fan added, “Fury is one of a kind, killer yet knows when to be humble. RESPECT.”

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Overall, moments like this remind us that mutual respect and admiration can transcend the boundaries of the ring. Tyson Fury’s interaction with Mike Tyson is a testament to the timeless values of sportsmanship and honor that fans around the world hold dear.

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