for the people that dont know this is from 2003 .....This is the K-1 press release regarding the Bob Sapp and Mike Tyson confrontation.
Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson and K-1 Superstar 6' 5' Foot 390 lb. Former NFL Player Bob 'The Beast' Sapp Face Off in Las Vegas and Publicly Challenge One Another to Enter the Ring in a Fight Sanctioned By The K-1 Corporation
K-1's 'Battle at the Bellagio' on August 15th Confirmed Rumors that the Massive Two-Some Plan to Officially Settle Their Score
Tensions reached a new high last night at K-1's "Battle at the Bellagio" when former NFL tackle 6'5", 390 lb. K-1 superstar Bob "The Beast" Sapp made his U.S. fighting debut and knocked out Hawaiian heavy-hitter Kimo Leopoldo in the second round. While Sapp he was celebrating his victory, former heavyweight and controversial celebrity, Mike Tyson surprised the roaring crowd by jumping into the ring and challenging the K-1 favorite to a match. Tyson who watched the event from a ringside seat even suggested they fight on the spot.
"I'll do it right here, get me a pair of shorts and I'll fight him tonight," shouted Tyson. "Sign the contract ... Sign the contract!" Sapp replied, "I'll do it, I'll fight Tyson with all my heart, spirit and technique." "I'll sign the contract to fight you today. The Beast is coming for you!"
Rumors of the match-up have been stirring over the past couple of weeks. Sapp's recent press coverage had him talking about this possibility on national television and radio.
Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson and K-1 Superstar 6' 5' Foot 390 lb. Former NFL Player Bob 'The Beast' Sapp Face Off in Las Vegas and Publicly Challenge One Another to Enter the Ring in a Fight Sanctioned By The K-1 Corporation
K-1's 'Battle at the Bellagio' on August 15th Confirmed Rumors that the Massive Two-Some Plan to Officially Settle Their Score
Tensions reached a new high last night at K-1's "Battle at the Bellagio" when former NFL tackle 6'5", 390 lb. K-1 superstar Bob "The Beast" Sapp made his U.S. fighting debut and knocked out Hawaiian heavy-hitter Kimo Leopoldo in the second round. While Sapp he was celebrating his victory, former heavyweight and controversial celebrity, Mike Tyson surprised the roaring crowd by jumping into the ring and challenging the K-1 favorite to a match. Tyson who watched the event from a ringside seat even suggested they fight on the spot.
"I'll do it right here, get me a pair of shorts and I'll fight him tonight," shouted Tyson. "Sign the contract ... Sign the contract!" Sapp replied, "I'll do it, I'll fight Tyson with all my heart, spirit and technique." "I'll sign the contract to fight you today. The Beast is coming for you!"
Rumors of the match-up have been stirring over the past couple of weeks. Sapp's recent press coverage had him talking about this possibility on national television and radio.
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