For some reason, Mike Tyson is going head-to-head with 'Jaws' in a Shark Week special, and he says it helped conquer his fear of a much-hyped comeback
- Mike Tyson is set to go toe-to-fin with the sea's apex predator as part of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel — because why not.
- In a special episode dubbed "Rumble On The Reef" that airs on August 9, Tyson will "square off underwater" against a shark "in the name of research," reports Entertainment Weekly.
- Though it's unclear how Tyson and the shark will interact, the boxing icon said he agreed to the show to help overcome his fears of making a comeback to the ring.
- "I learned from this experience doing Shark Week that whatever intimidates me, I am still able to step up to the challenge of overcoming anything," Tyson said.
- In a somewhat bizarre trailer (everything about this is bizarre if we're honest) for the show, Tyson is seen lifting weights, knocking over a shark cage, punching a surfboard, and attempting to blow up an inflatable boat.
Mike Tyson is set to go toe-to-fin with the sea's apex predator as part of the Discovery Channel's legendary annual event, Shark Week.
In a special episode dubbed "Tyson Vs. Jaws: Rumble On The Reef," Tyson will "square off underwater" against a shark "in the name of research," according to Entertainment Weekly. The special airs on August 9.
Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer will also be on hand "calling the shots" between the two heavyweights.
In a somewhat bizarre trailer (everything about this is bizarre if we're honest) for the show, Tyson is seen lifting weights, knocking over a shark cage, punching a surfboard, and attempting to blow up an inflatable boat.
You can watch it below:
Though it is currently unclear how exactly Tyson and the shark will interact, the boxing icon said he agreed to the show to help overcome his fears of making a comeback to the ring.
The 54-year-old has been training to take part take part in four-round exhibition fights for charity, one of which may be against former rival Evander Holyfield, 57, however any such bout has yet to be confirmed.
"I took on this challenge to overcome fears I still deal with in life," Tyson said, reports Entertainment Weekly. "I equate this with overcoming my fear of getting back into the ring at 54 years old.
"I learned from this experience doing Shark Week that whatever intimidates me, I am still able to step up to the challenge of overcoming anything that would prevent me from accomplishing my life's mission of reaching my highest potential in life and bringing me closer to God."
Shark Week will run on the Discovery Channel for eight straight days from August 4, and will feature more than 20 hours of new material to celebrate its 32nd annual installment.
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