Last year, before the news that “First Shaolin” Nhat Long (Yi Long) wanted to compete high and low with world boxing legend Mike Tyson, Sohu quoted many experts asserting that if this match were held, it would bring more economic value than pure martial arts.

“Some analysts believe that Nhat Long is the most commercialized boxer in China today. Therefore, such a match is definitely a win-win combination and its commercial value will surpass ‘Three Fights’, the event between Nhat Long and Buakaw”, Sohu affirmed.

Tyson once dominated the world’s heavyweight boxing scene. Photo: World boxing news.

Many social network users in China made sarcastic comments. “Don’t you want to perform Shaolin martial arts in front of Tyson? Tyson is old, but fists are not a joke. Remember to wear your yellow pants when in the ring,” one user expressed his opinion.

“Nhat Long definitely has an iron armor. Let’s wait and see if Tyson can defeat him or not,” Sohu quoted another comment.

During a livestream on social networks, Tyson expressed his intention to return to the ring that made this boxer’s name after more than 15 years of absence. Nhat Long is very excited about the high and low competition and calls it the honor of his life.

“I will try my best, find a chance to win or try to prolong the match and show my best skills. Even though I may be defeated, I am ready to fight with the legends,” Nhat Long speak.

Tyson was the dominant puncher in world heavyweight boxing for many years. “Steel Mike” holds the record as the youngest heavyweight boxing champion (20 years old). In 20 years of professional competition, he has knocked out 44 opponents out of a total of 50 victories.

Even though he is 54 years old, Mike Tyson’s appeal is still great. The return to the boxing ring between him and “Captain Hook” Roy Jones Jr (who once held 4 heavyweight championship belts) last November attracted the attention of many fans of this sport worldwide. world.

Affirming that he does not place too much emphasis on winning or losing, but Mike Tyson has prepared very seriously for this match. He practiced for many months and lost nearly 45kg to be in peak physical condition.

At the end of the match that took place on November 29, 2020 (8 rounds, 2 minutes each round), the referees declared a draw and both fighters had their own belts. However, many fans believe that the statistics of the competition show that Mike Tyson is the more dominant person and deserves to be the winner.