R. Cordeiro (right) poses with M. Tyson after training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @kingsmma_hb
One of the biggest names in boxing history, Mike Tyson stirred the internet last week after publishing a gauntlet session with Brazilian coach, Rafael Cordeiro. In the images, the former world champion of the 'noble art' showed that he still scares with his physical strength and aggressiveness. After great repercussion, 'Bare Knuckle FC' (bare knuckle boxing event) decided to be bold and make a million-dollar proposal for the 53-year-old fighter to return to action.
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“The enthusiasm that the entire world showed upon receiving Mike’s training videos led us to make a proposal. He's a legend and it's just an honor to be able to speak to his team,” said 'Bare Knuckle' president David Feldman in an interview with 'MMA Fight'.
According to information from the North American website 'Heavy.com', Feldman and his team would be willing to pay US$20 million (around R$116,4 million) to have Mike in their group of athletes.
Tyson has been officially retired from boxing for almost 15 years. In his last appearance, the American was defeated by Kevin McBride, in June 2005.
Responsible for training Mike in the video, Rafael Cordeiro admitted that the legend would be willing to do an exhibition fight in order to donate the money raised to charity. The Curitiba native, however, was full of praise for the former champion and stated that, even at 53 years old, the boxing icon would still be capable of knocking out any opponent.
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