EVER wondered what would have happened if Mike Tyson fought Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch?
Well wait no more, kind of. With no live sport on due to the coronavirus outbreak, World Boxing Super Series are simulating fights to crown the winner of the first eAli Trophy.
⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates
Mike Tyson holds the record as youngest ever heavyweight boxing champCredit: Getty Images – Getty
When is Tyson vs Butterbean?
The fight will be broadcast live on the World Boxing Super Series Facebook page right HERE.
Tyson vs Butterbean is the third quarter final of the event after Muhammad Ali beat Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis lost to Joe Frazier.
The latest fight will get underway from 5pm UK time on Tuesday, March 24.
Each night this week up until the final on Sunday, March 29, WBSS will be live streaming a fight at 5pm UK time each day.
How will the fight be simulated?
The bouts will fought using EA Sport’s Fight Night Champions video game.
What are the other quarter-finals?
These are the other big heavyweight bouts that will happen for the eAli Trophy this week, with each bout at 5pm:
Monday: Ali beat Holyfield
Tuesday: Lennox Lewis lost to Joe Frazier
Wednesday: Mike Tyson vs Butterbean
Thursday: George Foreman vs David Haye
Friday: Semi-final (Mon vs Tues winners)
Saturday: Semi-final (Wed vs Thur winners)
Sunday: Final
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS – BE IN THE KNOW
Get the latest coronavirus news, facts and figures from around the world – plus essential advice for you and your family.
To receive our Covid-19 newsletter in your inbox every tea time, sign up here.
To follow us on Facebook, simply ‘Like’ our Coronavirus page.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
