The legendary pro boxer Mike Tyson has always been aggressive in nature, whether inside or outside the ring. This has caused him to get entailed in several controversial matters. Although this would lead to his eventual downfall, later in his career, it worked in favor of him inside the ring. The former heavyweight champion struck fear in his opponents by beating them mentally, even before the fight started. Therefore, making him one of the most fearsome boxers ever.
Jorge Masvidal reacts to Mike Tyson fight
However, Tyson once exceeded his own standards after he got into a fight with an actual ‘gangster’. Back in 1998, Tyson got into an altercation with former boxer and gang member, Mitch Green, that left him with a broken hand. However, this wasn’t the first time, the two would fight, as Green fought Tyson in 1986, during his rise to the top. He even lasted the distance with Iron Mike, giving him a surprising challenge. Green had a huge height advantage over the 5 foot 11 Tyson and used it to his advantage.
However, their second meeting in the streets of New York was a much shorter and more brutal affair. This infamous incident recently came into the limelight, after former UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal, reacted to it. The ‘Gamebred’ posted a video of the incident on his Facebook page with the caption:
“Mike Tyson and Mitch Greene Throw HANDS! In The Mall Parking Lot.”
Masvidal is a huge star himself tasting huge success after his iconic knockout of Ben Askren back in 2019. Moreover, he actively reacts to old boxing and combat sports stories, giving the perspective of the fighters to the fans.
