UFC is one of the biggest sports leagues in the world and a lot of credit lies with the fighters. Fans all around the globe are captivated to see larger-than-life athletes like Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov; including Mike Tyson and Michael Jackson‘s son. In a recent episode of ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson,’ the former Heavyweight champion sat down with Prince Jackson.
Despite being the son of the ‘King of Pop,’ Jackson has made a name and presence for himself. In the episode, the two talked about what excites them in MMA and their favorite fighters. So without further ado, let’s dive into their comments.
Mike Tyson and Prince Jackson discuss MMA
During the interview, the co-host was curious to know if Jackson is an avid fan of MMA. The 26-year-old revealed finding the sport amusing but does not watch it frequently. When asked about the fighter who intrigues him the most, Tyson had a decisive answer and stated, “Jon Jones. He’s the god.” The UFC Heavyweight champion of the world is a favorite fighter of many around the world and is regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Meanwhile, Jackson acknowledged the greatness of another legend, Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, he was candid in expressing that the former UFC Lightweight champion is not the most exciting fighter out there given his style of fighting. He stated, “Khabib was amazing but he was all groundwork a lot. He would dominate strength-wise, grappling. He was just above and beyond.”
He adds, “But sometimes it doesn’t make for interesting fights. A lot of people want to see blood, smashing each other.” Jackson has also tried his hand at the sport. So, how did that turn out for him?
Prince’s foray into the combat realm
Jackson is not just a fight fan but has also participated in combat sports himself. In the same interview, he reveals getting into karate and having not much success in it. He stated, “When I was younger, after my dad died, my grandma wanted us to do karate.
So we did that for a little while. Then I kind of just wanted something more aggressive, so I went into mixed martial arts. I got my a*s beat for like two days straight”