RIDDICK BOWE has told Tyson Fury that Mike Tyson would “kill him” in a fantasy boxing match.
Bowe is a former world champion, claiming the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles after beating Evander Holyfield in 1993.
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Riddick Bowe has backed Iron Mike over the Gypsy KingAP:Associated Press
He then lost his belts in a rematch a year later.
Bowe never faced Tyson but went to school with him.
He was asked by The Mayweather Channel, who would win a hypothetical fight between the Gypsy King and Iron Mike.
Bowe did not hesitate to say give his backing to the 56-year-old.
He explained: “I think because of Mike’s speed and his punching power, as long as someone is standing in front of him, Mike will destroy them.
“And Fury doesn’t move. So Mike would kill him.”
The current WBC heavyweight champion has been hailed by Tyson in the past.
He said: “Tyson Fury proved over and over again that he’s the best.
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“Fury is the champ, the reigning champ and is gonna be the champ for a long time.”
The 34-year-old last stepped in the ring to knockout Derek Chisora in December.
A fight against WBA and IBF holder Oleksandr Usyk has been proposed with Saudi Arabia keen to host the bout.
However, talks over the super-fight have collapsed due to a disagreement over finances for a rematch.
Fury hit out at Usyk, claiming: “He is running like a cheater.”