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title: "Mike Tyson: “I think Tyson Fury could BEAT Deontay Wilder!”"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Rob Tebbutt"
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published: "2018-06-14T12:38:50Z"
modified: "2018-06-14T12:38:50Z"
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# Mike Tyson: “I think Tyson Fury could BEAT Deontay Wilder!”

Former World heavyweight champion Mike Tyson knows a thing or two about mega-fights.

During a career spanning more than twenty years, Tyson became one of the highest paid athletes in the world, claiming the heavyweight crown three times in a career that was as successful as it was controversial.

This past weekend, his namesake – Tyson Fury – returned to action following a two-and-a-half year lay-off, stopping un-fancied Albanian cruiserweight Sefer Seferi in four rounds in Manchester.

![](https://media.boxing-social.com/app/uploads/2018/06/TYSON-FURY-1-300x178.jpg)

Fury, whose exile from the ring was fraught with alcohol and drug problems, has been very vocal in calling out the top names at heavyweight upon his return.

While the self-styled ‘Gypsy King’ attracted criticism for his choice of comeback opponent, ‘Iron’ Mike believes that Fury has what it takes to topple the leading heavyweights in the world: most notably, WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

*“I think he could beat Deontay Wilder.”* Tyson told *Bad Left Hook*.

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Judging on his performance this past weekend – his first back in the ring after shedding over 100lbs in weight – it would seem that the road back to the top will be a slow and steady one for Fury.

However, that has not stopped Tyson giving the Brit the edge over ‘The Bronze Bomber’ should the two face-off in the ring – citing the 6ft 9″ Mancunian’s size and awkwardness as key to any potential bout.

*“He’s just made for the guy, you know what I mean? Tyson’s very awkward, (Wilder’s) not used to fighting a guy that awkward or that big either.”*

It remains to be seen whether Fury will reclaim his place on top of the heavyweight scene, but a ringing endorsement from Mike Tyson shows that his return will most certainly force boxing fans to sit-up and take notice…