Mike Tyson was one of the biggest names in the world during the ’90s.
Forget about just boxing, ‘Iron’ Mike was one of the most recognisable names in the whole of the sports and entertainment worlds.
Due to that, anything that the boxer was associated with was big news.
His fights with the likes of Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis were probably the biggest fights in that decade.
That popularity is what has spawned such interest in his upcoming fight against YouTuber Jake Paul.
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Despite being close to 60, folks fro around the world are looking forward to see the legendary boxer step into the ring once again.
One person who hasn’t faced off with Tyson is Hasim Rahman.
In 2021, Rahman shocked the boxing world when he knocked out Tyson’s previous conqueror Lennox Lewis and was crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
The reign didn’t last long as Lewis won the titles back in the rematch and Rahman subsequently went on to lose to Evander Holyfield.
Hasim Rahman did go on to be win the vacant WBC heavyweight championship in 2005, but he never quite got back to the heights he hit in 2001.
In that list of 62 opponents for Hasim Rahman, the name of Mike Tyson is conspicuous by its absence.
Both boxers were active at around the same time, but they never crossed paths in their careers.
But it seems that Rahman is open to the idea and has indeed challenged Tyson for a fight.
Speaking on the FightHype YouTube channel, Hasim Rahman openly declares his wish for the bout.
“No doubt, there is only one name that comes to mind and that’s Mike Tyson,” said Rahman.
“That’s just one of the only fights that I didn’t get to fight in my era.
“I was supposed to fight Mike Tyson but it didn’t work out that way but I’m still hoping for the fight, yeah, I’m still hoping for the fight, Mike!
“So when you finish with Jake, when he’s finished with ‘Fake Paul’ then I’m available.
“I think it would still be a great fight, I’m in terrific shape, so let’s see how Mike do with Jake and I’m available”.
Could we see this fight take place between both men?
Never say never in this crazy new age of boxing exhibition matches.
It’s clear that, at least from his side, Hasim Rahman is keen to give it a go.
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