M. Tyson (photo) is a boxing legend. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Threatened by multi-time boxing world champion Canelo Alvarez for alleged disrespect towards the Mexican national team's shirt, Lionel Messi has been receiving support from some big names in combat sports. After Argentine UFC welterweight (up to 77kg) Santiago Ponzinibbio speaks out, it was the turn of the boxing legend Mike Tyson come out in defense of the Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain star.
According to the Turkish portal “BBO Sports”, Mike Tyson declared that, if Canelo does something to Messi, he will have to return to the ring.
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“Someone called Canelo threatened Messi. If he dares to touch Messi, I will have to return to the ring in a few years”, declared the former world heavyweight champion.
The unlikely controversy involving Lionel Messi and Canelo Alvarez placeholder image began shortly after Argentina's 2-0 victory over Mexico, last Saturday (26), in the second round of Group C of the Qatar World Cup. Through social media, the Mexican boxer shared a video of Argentine athletes celebrating the result in the locker room and pointed out a kick from Messi in a Mexican national team shirt on the locker room floor.
Besides Santiago Ponzinibbio e Mike Tyson,Lionel Messi It was also defended by Mexican national team midfielder Andrés Guardado, who minimized the controversy by pointing out the Argentine's exemplary behavior throughout his career.
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