MIKE TYSON has labelled Hollywood star Michael Jai White’s 1995 movie based on his life as ‘garbage’ as the actor looks to fight the boxing legend in 2021.
The 54-year-old has been challenged by his American compatriot – who played the starring role in the HBO television film ‘Tyson’ – to an exhibition contest.
Mike Tyson returned to the ring for the first time in 15 years in November when he fought Roy Jones JrCredit: USA TODAY Sports
Michael Jai White portrayed Tyson in the 1995 HBO biopic about the boxerCredit: Alamy
White, 53, has even stated he would face the Baddest Man on the Planet for free as he spoke of his confidence that he would beat him.
Following White’s comments, a December interview of Tyson discussing the biopic made of him featuring the actor has resurfaced online.
The former heavyweight world champion praised the acting of The Dark Knight and Mortal Kombat: Legacy star, though he admitted he wasn’t a fan of the movie.
Speaking to VladTV, Tyson was asked about White’s portrayal of him, to which he said: “I don’t know.
“He did a good job, but I think the film was garbage.
“He did some things that I could assimilate that being me, but I think the movie was very bad.”
White – who boasts an impressive background in martial arts having first started Jujutsu at the age of seven – has revealed he is keen to try his hand inside the boxing ring.
And he let it be known of his desire to face Tyson – who stars alongside former professional strongman and actor Hafthor Bjornsson in their new movie ‘Desert Strike’.
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Asked by VladTV about whether he would want to fight Tyson, he said: “Of course.
“To box Mike Tyson, I would love that. Are you kidding me? Why would I not do something like that.”
When asked about what the outcome of the bout would be, he added: “Of course, I think I would win.
“If [Tyson] he whooped my a**, I would [just] laugh at the whole scenario.”
Before stating: “Of course, I’ll do it for free. That’s my point man. It’s not about somebody else’s entertainment.
“That’s why I don’t post this stuff [sparring sessions] with Jon Jones or me and a lot of fighters. I don’t post that stuff. This is something that can happen next week.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
