'He might punch you' – Mike Tyson interrupts Amir Khan interview at Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou press conference

27/10/2023 10:41

Amir Khan had a funny reaction when his interview was interrupted by Mike Tyson on Thursday.

At the press conference ahead of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou this weekend, Iron Mike was in attendance as he is training the former UFC heavyweight champion.

were also in attendance at the event and began speaking to Khan, who has flown in to watch the fight.

The British boxing legend had his own bout in Saudi Arabia in 2019 when he beat Billy Dib and is proud of the progress boxing has since made in the region.

However, as he began to explain this, he had to take a step back as security made a path for someone to walk through.

Out of nowhere came heavyweight icon Tyson and his full entourage.

Khan gave a funny reaction as he told : “Hey listen, when Mike Tyson’s walking through, you don’t want to stand in front of Mike Tyson.

“He might punch you!

“When you’ve got Mike Tyson walking through you, I’m like, ‘Mate, let him go.’

“Because you don’t wanna get hit by him. You don’t wanna be in his way basically.”

Khan then continued: “What Saudi Arabia is doing with boxing is amazing.

“I think what Saudi Arabia has done now is become the Mecca of boxing and what His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has done is amazing.

“People doubted Saudi Arabia and he’s come here and done it now, so respect where it’s due. The biggest fights are here, I’m really excited.”

Giving a prediction for Fury vs Ngannou, Khan added: “Tyson Fury in five rounds, easy work.

“It’s gonna be easy work, he’s gonna knock him out, he’s gonna play with him for a couple of rounds and then knock him out.”