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Fenech laughs off Tyson and SBW fight proposal

Fenech laughs off Tyson and SBW fight proposal

By Naveel Krishant
07/05/2020
Mike Tyson and Sonny Bill Williams. [image: smh.com]

Mike Tyson's great mate Jeff Fenech has laughed off a proposal for the former heavyweight champion to get into the ring with Sonny Bill Williams, declaring the cross-code star will end up "in the morgue" if the bout went ahead.

Boxing promoter Brian Amatruda has tabled $1 million in a bid to get Tyson to Australia to fight either Williams, Paul Gallen or Barry Hall. There were reports the offer was upped to AUD $3 million on Thursday.

Tyson is preparing to make a comeback of sorts at the age of 53, seeking to participate in an exhibition bout. Footage of him hitting the pads last week went viral, with the man dubbed "the baddest man on the planet" displaying his trademark power.

Fenech is one of Tyson's closest friends and will likely play a role in any comeback. However, the Australian boxing legend declared Tyson wouldn't be stepping into the ring with any of the former footballers.

Source: Stuff.Co

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