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Tyson: McGregor ‘going to get killed’
Former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson isn’t giving Conor McGregor a fighting chance — or even a correct identification.
In an interview with Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take,” Tyson, who frequently grinded together McGregor’s name, did not mince words when asked about the mega-bout set for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, deemed one of the most hyped fights ever.
“McGregor is going to get killed boxing,” Tyson predicted.
Iron Mike’s pick is in step with Vegas, who made 49-0 boxer Floyd Mayweather, 40, the heavy favorite over the MMA star who has never boxed. Tyson is especially confident in Mayweather because of the rules of the boxing match — in that, it’s a boxing match.
“I got mad because I thought they were going to use MMA rules against boxing because that’s what it’s all about: Can the boxer beat the MMA guy?” Tyson said. “McConor put his dumb ass in a position where he’s gonna get knocked out because this guy’s been doing this all his life, since he was a baby. McConor can’t kick and grab and stuff, so he won’t stand much of a chance.”
Tyson said that if he fought McGregor, 29, he would have allowed him to use his legs.