Despite Calling Himself a Fan, Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC News: On the couch at “HotBoxin” last year, Mike Tyson was joined by Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion. Unlike other guests, the Russian objected to Tyson’s podcasting format. He criticised Tyson’s lifestyle and advised the former heavyweight champion to act more like football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN.
On an episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed some unforgettable moments with the show’s hosts, Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo. Due to Mike Tyson’s appearance, Khabib Nurmagomedov was not fully pleased to be on the podcast. At a press conference held to announce the signing of a new contract with Gorilla Energy Drink, he disclosed the same.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Once Berated Mike Tyson: Despite Calling Himself a Fan
The ‘Eagle’ reported that Tyson didn’t appear athletic when he walked inside his studio. He was physically unfit. Despite spending more than an hour talking about his career and his conflict with Conor McGregor, a UFC superstar and rival, Khabib did not enjoy the former champion’s podcast.
On his podcast, Tyson notably smokes a lot. He gave it the nickname “HotBoxin” for this reason. He also places a number of goodies made by his business on the table. This both advertises his company and keeps visitors interested. Because of his beliefs and the fact that Nurmagomedov is not the kind of athlete who would be interested in Tyson’s wares, he requested that they be taken off.
Despite Calling Himself a Fan, Khabib Nurmagomedov Once Berated Mike Tyson- Check
He also added how Mike Tyson disappointed Khabib when he was a child though it was said in a sarcastic manner. Khabib said, “I remember when you fight, I remember it was 23rd February 2003, like 18 years ago. You were supposed to fight Clifford Etienne, and I was like – week before the fight, like all Russian media show this fight of Mike Tyson, he’s gonna fight with Clifford Etienne. And I remember, it is supposed to happen 5 morning in Moscow time. I tell my father, “Please can you make me wake up, I really wanna watch this fight.” And me and my father will watch your fight. But you make me a little bit upset because you knocked him out in first round. I was waiting for this all the time,”
After this on the podcast, Khabib Nurmagomedov discussed a number of subjects with Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo. He discussed his continuing dispute with Conor McGregor, his bear wrestling experience, the death of his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, fighters who had an influence on him, and various parts of his fighting history.
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