Mike Tyson seems to have had enough fighting other humans, and the former heavyweight champion is ready to move onto harder challenges. As part of this year’s’ Shark Week’ on Discovery, Mike Tyson will fight a Great White Shark.
Tyson Vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef will air August 9th on Discovery Channel at 9 p.m. Tyson is set to battle a Great White Shark ‘in the name of science’. Michael Buffer, iconic ring announcer, will also join. Discovery explains that “with famed announcer Michael Buffer calling the shots, these two heavyweights will square off underwater, where Mike Tyson will try to score a TKO over the massive shark…all in the name of research”.
This upcoming shark week will be the 32nd yearly installment. Although further details of the competition remain secret, the event will mark the beginning of Tyson’s return to the ring.