LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tensions reached a new high last night at K-1's "Battle at the Bellagio" when former NFL tackle 6'5", 390 lb. K-1 superstar Bob "The Beast" Sapp made his U.S. fighting debut and knocked out Hawaiian heavy-hitter Kimo Leopoldo in the second round. While Sapp he was celebrating his victory, former heavyweight and controversial celebrity, Mike Tyson surprised the roaring crowd by jumping into the ring and challenging the K-1 favorite to a match. Tyson who watched the event from a ringside seat even suggested they fight on the spot.
"I'll do it right here, get me a pair of shorts and I'll fight him tonight," shouted Tyson. "Sign the contract ... Sign the contract!" Sapp replied, "I'll do it, I'll fight Tyson with all my heart, spirit and technique." "I'll sign the contract to fight you today. The Beast is coming for you!"
Rumors of the match-up have been stirring over the past couple of weeks. Sapp's recent press coverage had him talking about this possibility on national television and radio.
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"I'll do it right here, get me a pair of shorts and I'll fight him tonight," shouted Tyson. "Sign the contract ... Sign the contract!" Sapp replied, "I'll do it, I'll fight Tyson with all my heart, spirit and technique." "I'll sign the contract to fight you today. The Beast is coming for you!"
Rumors of the match-up have been stirring over the past couple of weeks. Sapp's recent press coverage had him talking about this possibility on national television and radio.
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