Boxing legend, Mike Tyson, is opening a branch of his training academy. The former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world said Dubai’s market was well suited to his new franchise, the Mike Tyson Academy.
“Dubai has established itself on the world map by hosting many leading sporting events and icons and there is definitely a niche in this market for a fitness centre that is associated with quality and driven by a hard core, challenging philosophy like mine,” he said.
The centre will include cardio, strength, functional training and boxing training classes and feature a full-size boxing ring.
The boxing icon will announce his venture in Dubai at the Burj Khalifa on Thursday, May 4.
The 50-year-old first visited the UAE in 2013 when he performed Undisputed Truth, his one-man show, directed by Spike Lee.
Nicknamed Iron Mike, Tyson is considered one of the greatest boxers, having been the youngest fighter to win the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, at the age of 20.
“I am positive this is going to be only the beginning of a long-running successful association between myself and the region,” Mr Tyson said.
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