Jake Lambourne
7 Jan 2021, 6:59
Updated: 8 Jan 2021, 17:51
The 53-year-old actor - who took up the starring role for the biopic 'Tyson' - has even suggested he would beat the Baddest Man on the Planet.
Known for his role as Gambol in The Dark Knight, Al Simmons in Spawn and Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy, the American has stated he is up for a new challenge.
Michael Jai White (middle) is confident he would beat Mike Tyson in a boxing matchCredit: Alamy
White boasts an impressive background in martial arts having first started Jujutsu at the age of seven, but he has revealed he is keen to try his hand inside the boxing ring.
Speaking to VladTV, White was asked whether he would be willing to compete against Tyson, to which he said: "Of course.
"To box Mike Tyson, I would love that. Are you kidding me? Why would I not do something like that."
Mike Tyson returned to the ring in November where he drew against Roy Jones JrCredit: USA TODAY Sports
When asked about what the outcome of the bout would be, he added: "Of course, I think I would win.
"If [Tyson] he whooped my a**, I would [just] laugh at the whole scenario."
White then insisted he would be willing to pit his wits against the former world heavyweight champion for free.
He also claimed that the exhibition contest could happen as early as next week.
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