Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson made "contact" over "iconic" exhibition fight
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mirror.co.ukTyson Fury admits there was once talks held about a potential exhibition fight with Mike Tyson. Iron Mike is now into his 50s but is set for a return to the ring - something Fury has backed.
The Gypsy King, who is named after the former heavyweight champion, claimed a bout between the pair would be "iconic" with ESPN supposedly tabling an offer.
But Fury is now set to go in a different direction despite admitting on Behind The Gloves that a fight would be "legendary".
He said: "There was even talk of him doing an exhibition fight with me. I spoke to his manager and him. We had contact but I've not heard any more of it. "I think we even had an offer from ESPN so it was definitely big, definitely official.
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