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Mike Tyson reveals the unusual reason why he could never have been a UFC fighter

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Published 11:53 4 Jan 2024 GMT

Mike Tyson reveals the unusual reason why he could never have been a UFC fighter

Mike Tyson was asked how he would have fared as an MMA fighter.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Mike Tyson hilariously revealed the exact reason why he would never have been able to become a UFC fighter.

Tyson enjoyed a legendary boxing career as he remains the youngest world heavyweight champion in history.

He won the WBC title aged just 20, beating Trevor Berbick in the second round to write his name in the boxing record books.

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But how would his boxing skills translate to MMA and specifically in the UFC? Well, the former 'Baddest Man on the Planet' himself doesn't like his chances inside the famed Octagon.

And he revealed why.

Tyson said that he could never become a UFC fighter because he has the 'worst feet in the world'.

In an interview with GQ Sports, he was asked how he would have fared as an MMA fighter to which he replied: "I don't know what I would do in the UFC, because I watched the UFC a couple of times, and I watched these guys step on people's feet."

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The 57-year-old added: "And I have the worst feet in the world, and if somebody stepped on my feet, I would totally tap out and just give up.

"It would be a no-brainer."

Mike Tyson and Dana White watch a Ronda Rousey training session. Image: Getty
Mike Tyson and Dana White watch a Ronda Rousey training session. Image: Getty

Tyson was a playable character on the video games UFC 2, UFC 3 and UFC 5 as he's often sat cageside with Dana White, who once joined the ex-boxer's podcast to discuss UFC GOATs.

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Asked to name the greatest fighters in UFC history, White replied: "So hard to do because there have been so many great fighters... but you gotta start with Jon Jones.

"You got to have Amanda Nunes," he said, calling her the 'greatest female fighter of all time'.

The UFC CEO continued: "How do you not have Usman?

"If you look at the different generations of people who helped take the sport to another level," said White. "It’s hard to just pick five all-time great fighters. Matt Hughes would have to make the list... and then you look at all the different Brazilians that came up... the Pride era. It's hard to pick just five."

Featured Image Credit: GQ/Getty

Topics: Mike Tyson, UFC

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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