Former American professional boxer, Michael Tyson has left sports fans and social media users buzzing after he took to social media to congratulate former MMA star Francis Ngannou after his professional boxing debut against heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Mike Tyson was in Francis Ngannou's corner as a coach for the massive crossover fight and also accompanied the Cameroonian French fighter when he made his entrance to the ring.
Acknowledging Mike Tyson in a press conference covered by ESPN before his fight, Francis Ngannou said, "Bringing Mike Tyson into my training camp is one of the best decisions I can make to prepare for Tyson Fury in the ring at this year's Riyadh Season. Mike Tyson is an idol of mine in the sport. His experience and boxing IQ will be important to honing my technique under his guidance to win this super-fight."
In the congratulatory tweet, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson tweeted: "The true champ of the evening @francis_ngannou. So proud how you performed." #BattleoftheBaddest #RiyadhSeason"
This tweet from Iron Mike, the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title, congratulating Francis Ngannou on his first-ever boxing fight against Fury has attracted reactions from sports fans and social media users, as some have called him a legendary trainer, while some have thanked him.
Here are some screenshots of reactions from sports fans and social media users:
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