John Fury has revealed he wants to KO Mike Tyson – even claiming he’s in better shape than the ripped boxing legend.
Iron Mike, 55, was subject to much speculation before his fight against Roy Jones Jr.
One fight he was linked with was against Tyson Fury’s dad – with John even calling out the American and saying he was ‘willing to DIE’ to beat him.
Tyson weighed in at a lean, mean 17st after a stunning body transformation as he prepared to step back into the ring.
Shannon Briggs and reigning WBA champion Tyson Fury himself were also linked with a Tyson scrap.
But he’s no match for 18st 7lbs John Fury – who named his world heavyweight champion son after Iron Mike – according to the man himself.
John said: “Listen, I’d like to have a go. You know, at the end of the day, I named my son after him, it would be a good thing.
“But I know one thing, he’ll be in no better shape than me.
“I tell you what it is, I’ve got the edge in shape because I’ve lived better, I’ve lived cleaner.
“Tyson, yeah, he was a great, great champion, probably one of the best there’s ever been.
“If anyone is going to come close to beating Tyson [Fury] in this era, that’s him.
“Mike Tyson has got a better chance than Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua at 53 years old.”
John Fury continued by saying he was eager to get into the ring with Tyson – and warned the former champ not to be fooled by his figure.
He continued: “But listen I’d like to have a go, because I’m big and strong and game and that’s all you need to be.
“He’s past his best. And me? The edge I’ve got is I’ve lived right.
“I don’t drink, don’t smoke, I don’t do things I shouldn’t do and I train every day.
“Listen, we’re not body beautifuls. I look as fat as a pig but I can run ten miles – no problem, today.
“And I’m training all the time, and I’m fit and strong and game. And I’ve got a good heart.
“So if he knocks me out he knocks me out, but I’ll try and knock him out, let’s put it that way.
“I’ll give my all. I’ll do the very best I can. I won’t be afraid to get in the ring, I won’t be beat before I’ve started. I’m going to give it my best shot.”
John went on to say that, with some coaching from son Tyson and his team, he’d happily step into the ring against TWO Iron Mikes.
Fury Snr, now 57, continued: “I’m 18st 7lbs, I’m 55-years-old but I’m in great shape.
“Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t take nothing I shouldn’t do and I eat very, very well.
I’d get in with TWO Mike Tysons!
“Plus I’ve got him [Tyson Fury] to train me. I’ve got the best son in the world…
“And if I start sparring with him, and big Shane and my Hughie and Tommy, I’ve got a good chance of beating anybody with that kind of backing.
“With that kind of team, I’d get in with two Mike Tysons!”
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