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      Watch Mike Tyson interviewed by Diego Maradona on football icon’s bizarre Argentina TV show

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      MIKE TYSON was interviewed by late football great Diego Maradona on his Argentine TV show in 2005.
      Iron Mike, 54, was a guest on Maradona’s chat show La Noche del 10 in Argentina 15 years ago, five months after his previous fight.

      Mike Tyson hoists Diego Maradona aloft

      Tyson teaches Maradona how to punch on TV in Argentina

      Iron Mike gave the footballing great a brief boxing lesson

      He taught the superstar how to punch and hoisted him aloft in his arms in bizarre scenes.
      Tyson steps back into the ring for the first time since his defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005, tonight against Roy Jones Jr.
      The pair have a combined age of 105 but will contest an eight-round exhibition at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      Tyson weighted in LIGHTER than his 1986 world title win aged 20 and said he will come ‘running right at’ Jones.

      The year Tyson became heavyweight champ also brought Maradona to the fore with the World Cup in Mexico where he infamously scored the ‘Hand of God’ goal as well as a sublime solo effort against England in the quarter-finals.
      Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday aged 60 at his home on the outskirts of Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires.
      His death came two weeks after surgery following a bleed on his brain and he had long battled with his health.
      Tyson paid tribute to the late Maradona and said: “The Hand of God, Maradona has left us. In 86 we both won our championships.

      “They use to compare the two of us. He was one of my hero’s and a friend. I respected him so much. He will be greatly missed.”

      The Hand of God, Maradona has left us. In 86 we both won our championships. They use to compare the two of us. He was one of my hero’s and a friend. I respected him so much. He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/E5j6DSfJas
      — Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 25, 2020

      The pair struck up a bond after first meeting on the TV show – which Maradona hosted for one season – and both came from poor backgrounds.
      On the season finale, Maradona asked Tyson what was going on in his life and the boxer replied: “I’m very happy. My life has always been a roller coaster, but I’m happy.
      “Today I was in the neighbourhood you were born [La Boca] and I think we come from similar places, we have a lot in common.”
      Tyson – born into the then crime-ridden Brownsville area of Brooklyn, New York in 1966 – ironically also announced he was DONE with fighting.
      He added: “I won’t keep on fighting. It’s just like your thing. You’ve played for a long time. I have fought for 26 years now and I’ve lost desire.
      “Bouts are not that hard, but training [sessions] really are. And if you don’t do it the way you’re supposed to do it, then you can’t be successful.”
      Maradona praised his interviewee and said: “Tyson is a legend. The greatest boxer there ever was. That’s why we worship you so much.”

      Mike Tyson and Diego Maradona pose together on the red carpet in 2008Credit: 2011 AFP

      Tyson and Maradona shared similar upbringingsCredit: AFP – GettyTyson was also emphatic in his praise of the Argentine maestro, saying: “I admire you and respect you very much, because you have been the king of your sport. That’s why I’m so happy to be here.”
      Things took a weird turn when the two eccentric characters got chatting about life.
      Tyson said: “I’m not a bad person. I just want to do what I want to do. I don’t know, if I want to have sex on the table I do it.
      “I don’t know exactly what I want from life, it’s all very confusing. I just know I worry about the people I care for.”
      Maradona handed Tyson a signed Argentina shirt – something he did for all his guests – before receiving some priceless tips on the punch bag.
      The late superstar began his popular run as host with old rival Pele and had former Cuban leader Fidel Castro as well as Tyson’s fellow boxer Roberto Duran on.
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      Roy Jones Jr net worth 2020: How much money does boxing legend have and how much is he making from Mike Tyson bout?

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      ROY JONES JR enjoyed a glittering and lucrative boxing career – but it’s about to get a whole lot sweeter.
      The former world heavyweight champion takes on arguably the most famous boxer to ever live in Mike Tyson, in an eight-round exhibition fight.

      Roy Jones Jr has not fought for over two years but faces Mike Tyson on Nov 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The clash will be on pay-per-view, meaning the opportunity to make some big money is right in front of both men.
      But with over 100 fights between them and multiple world title wins, both Tyson and Jones Jr are doing just fine financially.
      What is Roy Jones Jr’s net worth?
      According to CelebrityNetWorth, Jones Jr has a net worth of £3.8million, but made over £40m during his career as a fighter.
      It’s also been reported that Jones Jr has had various financial issues over the years and in 2014 he filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.

      Roy Jones Jr fought Antonio Tarver on three occasions Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Jones Jr, however, kept his boxing career going long enough that the managed to escape any debt he found himself in, before retiring in 2018.
      He made his largest purse in boxing when he fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight world title in 2003, picking up a cool £10m, as well as 60 per cent of the revenue from the fight.
      What endorsements does Roy Jones Jr have?
      Jones Jr has a number of lucrative endorsements.
      According to USAtoday.com, Jones Jr is in partnership with Air Jordan, which is famously part of Nike’s apparel range.

      Roy Jones Jr will make at least £7.5million for his fight with Mike TysonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jones Jr is also said to be an ambassador for entertainment platform Fight To Fame.
      He also owns his own CBD oil company – Left Hook CBD, which was founded earlier this year.
      How much is Roy Jones Jr making to fight Mike Tyson?
      Roy Jones Jr’s purse for his fight with Mike Tyson is said to be around £7.5m, which is the joint-highest of his career.
      Jones Jr and Tyson will also share the money, 50-50 down the middle, made from pay-per-view buys, meaning his earnings could rocket as high as £20m.

      Roy Jones finished his professional career with a record of 66-9. Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      In the U.S. the fight will cost $59.99 on streaming app Triller.
      Over here in the UK, the fight will cost £19.95 on BT Sport Box Office. More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: UK start time TONIGHT, live stream, TV channel, undercard and rules for heavyweight fight

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr are going head-to-head in a spectacular exhibition fight TONIGHT in Los Angeles.
      54-year-old Tyson will do battle with Jones, 51, in a long-awaited bout, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape for the clash.

      Listen to Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr live on talkSPORT

      The California State Commission say the exhibition will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead “exhibit” their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary.
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The big fight is set for TONIGHT – Saturday, November 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET – 1am GMT – and the main event will follow between 4am and 5am GMT.
      The legends are set to go eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard.

      Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fightCredit: Getty

      What TV channel is Tyson vs Jones Jr on and can I live stream it? 
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      The event will cost £19.95 to watch.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight.
      Emmy-winner Mario Lopez hosts the show, and musical acts will be announced for performances too.
      You can also listen to all the action live on talkSPORT.
      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTuber Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.

      Viddal Riley, who trained KSI for his fights with Logan Paul, has pulled out injured and has been replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr.
      Main card
      Prelims
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright, (8 x 3min, lightweight)
      Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez (8 x 3min, featherweight)
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones (8 x 3min, heavyweight)

      What are the rules of the fight?
      The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds.
      No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves.
      Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it if a cut appears.
      Referee Ray Corona will be able to halt it if he chooses to.
      The WBC will be remotely scoring the fight with the winner crowned WBC Frontline champion.
      Forster said: “Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight.

      “They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. So, technically, there won’t be a winner unless a knockout somehow occurs, or either fighter is deemed unfit to continue.
      “They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over.”

      Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago
      What have they said?
      Mike Tyson: “We’re throwing punches at each other. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. That’s fun to me.”
      Roy Jones Jr: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him.
      “He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me.
      “I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman.” More

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      Dubois vs Joyce FREE: How to watch TONIGHT’S big heavyweight fight without paying a penny

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing will be well underway tonight as Daniel Dubois prepares for the biggest fight of his life with Joe Joyce.
      Dubois and Joyce are battling for the British, Commonwealth and European titles in London.

      Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce weighing in for their huge heavyweight clashCredit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensbury

      The fight is the biggest all-British clash we’ve had this year and it was supposed to happen first in April, and then in July, but the coronavirus pandemic scrapped those plans.
      And there’s a way in which boxing fans can watch the bout for FREE tomorrow night.
      How can I watch it for FREE?

      Dubois and Joyce had their fight rescheduled for the third timeCredit: PA:Press Association
      What time does Dubois vs Joyce start?
      Dubois vs Joyce will get underway at around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, November 28.
      The fight will take place at the Church House Westminster in London.
      The undercard will begin at 7pm UK time.
      What the fighters have said
      Dubois said: “I feel confident and left no stone unturned in training. I am not intimidated by his experience.
      “He has never been in with a fighter like me before and I’m ready to go. I’ve accomplished what I’ve needed to and it’s my destiny. You can argue some guys he beat were past their prime. I am young and hungry. I am ready to go 12 rounds no problem if I have to. I am ready for a long, hard fight but also a quick one.”

      Joyce said: “I am not under pressure. I am confident and ready to do the business. The bookies have Daniel in a good position so he has the pressure to deliver.
      “I’m the underdog and coming to take him out. I don’t care if people have written me off. My amateur experience makes a difference.

      Dubois vs Joyce FULL CARD
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      Hamzah Sheeraz vs Guido Nicolas Pitto
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      Louie Lynn vs TBC
      David Adeleye vs Danny Whitaker
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      Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce undercard: Who is fighting on big heavyweight bill TONIGHT?

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      HEAVYWEIGHT stars Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce put their unbeaten records on the line this weekend.
      The Best of British clash sees ‘DDD’ go up against Olympic hero ‘Juggernaught’ in what could be a terrific encounter at Church House.

      Dubois is a terrific puncher and has a pro record of 15-0Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Along with the main event, there’s a packed undercard on what should be a showcase evening for homegrown fighters.
      Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce undercard
      Dubois heads into the contest with a perfect 15-0 record, with the 23-year-old taken the distance just ONCE in his career.
      Joyce meanwhile came into pro boxing later in life, but at 35 is a top competitor and boasts an 11-0 record.
      Hamzah Sheeraz defends his WBO European super-welterweight title in the co-main event, with the unbeaten Slough slugger up against Guido Nicolas Pitto.

      Shareef is making the third defence of his WBO European beltCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      While there’s also unbeaten favourite Jack Cattarall on the bill, with the super-lightweight talent from Chorley back in action on UK shores for the first time since April 2019.
      The full card gets underway at around 6pm on Saturday, November 28:
      Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce (WBC Silver heavyweight title, British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight titles)
      Hamzah Sheeraz vs Guido Nicolas Pitto (WBO European super-welterweight title)
      Jack Cattarall vs Abderrazak Houya (super lightweight)
      Loiue Lynn vs Paul Holt (featherweight)
      Jack Massey vs Mohammad Ali Bayat Farid (cruiserweight)
      David Adeleye vs Danny Whitaker (heavyweight)
      Joshua Frankham vs MJ Hall (super welterweight)
      Mitchell Barton (debut) vs Matt Gordon (heavyweight)

      How can I watch all the fights?
      Dubois vs Joyce will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
      Despite the event originally being billed as a pay-per-view, this is no longer the case.
      The action can be live streamed from the BT Sport app, so long as you enter your login details onto a smartphone or tablet device.
      You can watch Dubois vs Joyce for FREE, so long as you’re an EE customer.
      EE are allowing their customers to sign up to BT Sport’s three month FREE TRIAL, which you can sign up to HERE. More

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      What is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr host Mario Lopez’s net worth, and when is Saved By The Bell coming back?

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      WHILE most eyes will be on Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr’s mega-fight tonight, host of the event Mario Lopez will also have his fair share of fans tuning in to watch.
      Tyson and Jones Jr agreed to an eight-round exhibition contest earlier this year that was originally scheduled to take place in September.

      Mario Lopez has been in the entertainment business since the 1980sCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The fight was put back to November 28, with broadcasters of the event Triller announcing that Lopez will be host for the star-studded night.
      The 47-year-old has been working in Hollywood for his whole career and now has another high-profile job to add to his CV.
      Who is Mario Lopez?
      Mario Lopez began his career as a child actor in the 1980s but his big break came when he picked up a job with popular TV show Saved By The Bell in 1989.
      Lopez played A.C. Slater for five years and instantly became a hit with fans.

      Since then, Lopez has starred in various films and TV shows, while he even partook on Dancing with the Stars in the U.S.

      Lopez is married to Courtney Mazza and they have three children togetherCredit: Getty Images
      He was also host of the X Factor USA with Khloe Kardashian in 2012 and has done plenty of work as an entertainment host for Extra.
      Lopez’s boxing knowledge is pretty strong too as he co-hosts a podcast called The 3-Knockdown Rule with boxing journalist Steve Kim.
      What is Mario Lopez’s net worth?
      Mario Lopez has amassed a total net worth of £18.8million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

      They also state that Lopez’s salary for working with Extra is £4.5m.
      It’s unknown just how much Lopez will be paid by Triller to host the event, but it should be handsomely.

      Lopez will be hosting Mike Tyson’s clash with Roy Jones Jr on November 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Triller reportedly paid £37.5m for the streaming rights for Tyson vs Jones Jr, so they clearly aren’t short of cash.
      When is Saved By The Bell returning?
      Saved By The Bell was renewed for another season in 2019, a direct sequel to the series which Lopez finished starring in at the end of 1993.
      The 10-episode season premiered on U.S. streaming service Peacock on November 25.

      Lopez starred in Saved By The Bell for five years before reprising his role this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lopez has reprised his role as A.C. Slater, who plays a P.E. teacher at Bayside High School.
      The new series has yet to be renewed for a second season but is popular with old-school fans. More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr exhibition fight rules: Knockouts, rounds, minutes and how to win – bizarre rules explained

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr face off in an intriguing exhibition fight this weekend.
      But what are the rules for the boxing spectacle? Is a knockout allowed and how many minutes will the rounds be?

      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr do battle this weekend
      What are the rules for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?

      With a combined age of 105, Tyson and Jones Jr do battle in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
      They will fight over eight, two minute rounds, and will be wearing larger 12oz gloves.
      The fighters will not be wearing headgear.
      Men’s boxing bouts usually run over three minute rounds and both stars have expressed their dismay at the shorter rounds.

      Jones Jr said: “I’m not happy at all.

      “Like [Tyson] said, that’s for women. I kept fighting until the last minute, saying, ‘Why we fighting two-minute rounds?’ I don’t understand that. We’re not women. We’re two of the best to ever do it.
      “Why we got to do two-minute rounds? Why? If something’s going to happen, it’s going to happen anyway … two minutes, three minutes, five minutes. Don’t really matter.
      “So, for us, what difference does it make? Two minutes doesn’t do anything for him or for me. To be honest with you, it cheats the fans out of it.”

      In addition, the California State Commission have said that if either boxer is cut or injured the fight will be stopped, though it remains to be seen if referee Ray Corona will choose to halt it.

      Referee Ray Corona will be the man in the middle
      The World Boxing Council have created the WBC Frontline Battle Belt to give to the winner, and have former WBC champs Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza and Chad Dawson scoring the fight remotely should it go all eight rounds for the organisation to decide a victor.
      Is a knockout allowed?
      Technically yes, although the legends have been urged NOT to go for a K.O.
      The California State Commission have deemed it a bout for the greats to “exhibit” their boxing skills.
      UFC boss Dana White was flabbergasted after hearing the rule, saying: “There’s no knockouts? They’re not allowed to knock each other out? How do you enforce that? 
      Both fighters have said they are gunning for a K.O on Saturday night, and it will come down to the referee’s discretion to step in if he sees fit.

      What have they said?
      Andy Foster, California State Commission executive director: “It’s an exhibition.
      “They can exhibit their boxing skills, but I don’t want them using their best efforts to hurt each other.
      “They’re going to spar hard, but they shouldn’t be going for a knockout. This isn’t a record-book type of fight. This is not world-championship boxing right now. It’s not what this is. People shouldn’t be getting knocked out.
      “The public can see what kind of shape Roy and Mike are still in.

      Mike Tyson’s incredible bodyweight workout routine
      “I’m sure there are going to be times where it heats up. Ray’s [Corona, referee] job is going to be to put the ice back on without having to kill the whole thing. He’s that kind of referee. I feel that he’s going to be good at that, and he’s the right guy for this kind of a fight.”
      Jones Jr: “First of all, if you think you are going into the ring with Mike Tyson, the last guy [Corey Sanders] that did an ‘exhibition’ with Mike [in 2006] got dropped in the first round.
      “If you don’t know that, then something is wrong with you. Who goes into the ring with the great, legendary Mike Tyson and thinks, ‘Oh, this is going to be an exhibition?’ 12-ounce gloves? No headgear? Really? This is an exhibition? Come on, man. Be for real’.”
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The fight is set for Saturday, November 28.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET which is 1am GMT and the main event will follow at around 4am – 5am GMT.
      LA’s Staples Center plays host with no fans in attendance.
      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTube star Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Elsewhere Hasim Rahman Jr has stepped in after KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley pulled out.
      Main card
      Tyson vs Jones Jr (8 x 2min rounds, heavyweight exhibition)
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson (6 x 3min, cruiserweight)
      Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan (8 x 3min, light-heavy)
      Hasim Rahman Jr vs Rashad Coulter (8 x 3min, cruiserweight)
      Prelims
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright, (8 x 3min, lightweight)
      Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez (8 x 3min, featherweight)
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones (8 x 3min, heavyweight)
      How can I watch Tyson vs Jones Jr?
      BT Sport Box Office will be showing the card in the UK. With the event starting from 1am GMT.
      BT are charging £19.95 for the card.
      In the US, watch the show on Fite.TV and the Triller app. More

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      Mike Tyson says becoming real life ‘Tiger King’ brought him regret and reveals owning THREE white tigers was a mistake

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      MIKE TYSON revealed his regret over owning three big tigers as pets admitting it was “foolish, they’d kill you”.
      The white Bengal tigers – which reportedly cost £48,000 each – became an infamous part of Tyson’s character, with the American having three pet jungle cats.

      Mike Tyson had three white Bengal tigersCredit: Rex Features

      The American boxer got the exotic pet after a conversation with his car dealer and kept it for 16 yearsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      But, now aged 54, the former ‘baddest man of the planet’ told American rapper Fat Joe that owning the pet cats was naive because of how dangerous they were.
      As the two discussed the new Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King’, Tyson said on Instagram live: “I was foolish. There’s no way you can domesticate these cats 100 per cent.
      “There’s no way that’s going to happen. They’ll kill you by accident, especially when you’re playing rough with them, you’re punching them back. They get hyped up, hit you back and you’re dead.
      “I’m just happy I educated myself. I was doing the wrong s***. I shouldn’t have had them in my house, believing they were domesticated. I was wrong.”

      In the same conversation, the boxing legend recalled how he once had to pay a trespasser £200,000 after one of his Bengal tigers “f***** up” her hand so badly.
      Tyson said: “Somebody jumped over my fence where the tiger was and started playing with the tiger.
      “The tiger didn’t know the lady so it was a bad accident. She jumped into the property where the tiger was.

      I was foolish. There’s no way you can domesticate these cats 100 per cent… they’ll kill you by accident, especially when you’re playing rough with them, you’re punching them back. They get hyped up, hit you back and you’re dead.
      Tyson on his regrets at owning pet tigers

      “They tried to [sue] until they found out she jumped over the fence and she trespassed with the tiger.

      “When I saw what the tiger did to her hand, I had a lot of money back then, so I gave her $250,000 (£200,000) whatever it was because she was just f***** up.”
      Tyson decided to buy the outlandish pets after sparking up a conversation with a car dealer during his three-year prison sentence, for a 1992 sexual assault conviction.
      He said on the Joe Rogan podcast: “So I’m in prison, I’m talking to my car dealer at the time.
      “He has some cars that belong to a [mutual friend], and he’s discussing, ‘If he doesn’t pay for these cars, I’m going to sell these cars to somebody and get some horses.’
      “I said, ‘What, you can get horses? And trade horses in for cars?’ Because I had a lot of cars, I’d probably get some horses too. And he said, ‘Yeah man, you can get cougars, lions, tigers.’

      “I said, ‘You do? Can you get me some tigers?’
      “The guy said, ‘Imagine how cool that would be?’ Because I had a bunch of fancy cars, ‘Imagine that man, you’d be in an Aston Martin or a Ferrari. You’d have a tiger right next to you, man. That’s be so awesome.’
      “And I’m a young guy. I’m saying to myself, ‘Wow, that would be cool. Get me some cubs, man.’”

      The former heavyweight champion says he was given the idea in jailCredit: Allsport

      Mike Tyson reportedly offered a zookeeper £9,000 to fight a huge silverback gorilla More