“I’ve been boxing champions,” Hollywood star Michael Jai White BOLDLY claims he could beat Mike Tyson in boxing match

Micheal Jai White expressed his desire to fight legendary boxer he portrayed in a movie.

“I’ve been boxing champions,” Hollywood star Michael Jai White BOLDLY claims he could beat Mike Tyson in boxing match

Mike Tyson with Micheal Jai White (credit- X.com)

Michael Jai White, renowned for his roles in “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” and “The Dark Knight,” recently shocked both Hollywood and the boxing world. Portraying Mike Tyson in the 1995 HBO biopic “Tyson,” White has now expressed a bold willingness to confront the legendary boxer in the ring.

Jai White’s audacity in challenging Tyson is rooted deeply in his diverse martial arts background. Initiated into the world of martial arts with jiu-jitsu at seven, White has since mastered a spectrum of styles: Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan Karate, Goju-Ryu, Wushu, Tang Soo Do, Kobudo, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He later dipped his toes into Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing. He also has some experience with sparring boxers such as Lamon Brewster. This led him to say:

Of course, why would I not do somethiong like that (box Mike Tyson)... Are you kidding? Like why would I not?.. Yeah of course I think I would win. I've been boxing champions like, you know, Lamon Brewster.
Michael Jai White in an interview being questioned about fighting Mike Tyson
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White’s performance against Tyson is mere speculation. Tyson, who hung up his professional gloves in 2005, demonstrated that he still got it after a split draw with Roy Jones Jr.

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The potential clash between White and Tyson extends beyond mere physical competition. It is rich in personal and professional rivalry. White’s portrayal of Tyson in the biopic and his subsequent bold assertion of victory injects a personal aspect to the rivalry. Tyson’s critical remarks on White’s performance in the film intensify the stakes. This frames the potential match as a collision of two realms: entertainment and sports.

Mike Tyson’s and Boxing’s impact on the film industry

Mike Tyson’s transition from the boxing ring to the big screen is quite appreciated by fans worldwide. Tyson, once a man who struck fear into the hearts of any man he faced has surprised audiences with various roles in film and TV. This proves that the boxing legend is not just an entertainer in the ring but his charisma extends much further.

Mike Tyson in Hangover movie
Mike Tyson in Hangover movie (credit- The New York Post)

In “The Hangover” (2009), Tyson plays himself. His role has him mixing humor with a tough persona. Tyson’s performance added a special touch to the film that was appreciated by fans worldwide. He also had people talking about his role as a gentler version of himself in “How I Met Your Mother” and his cameo in “Rocky Balboa.”

Mike Tyson’s journey in entertainment shows a boxer doing things that are out of his forte. His various roles, from movie cameos to voice acting, display his willingness to try new things. Tyson is larger than life and his endeavors in various fields are a testament to that. We can only now speculate how Iron Mike will surprise us.

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