I shocked the world when I ended Mike Tyson’s career, now I have a completely different job working with a tree surgeon
KEVIN MCBRIDE will forever be remembered as the man who retired boxing icon Mike Tyson.
Tyson was a shell of the man who struck fear into heavyweights in the late 80s and 90s when he laced up his gloves for his Washington war with McBride - who was somewhat of a journeyman at the time - in June 2005.
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"He has me dropping trees, clearing snow, shouting 'timber' and all that."
McBride never envisaged chopping down trees in his post-fight career but is happy with his new gig.
He said: "It is good. It keeps me busy. My job is I pick things up and I put things down."
Having the title of being the last man to beat Tyson is something most would sing and shout about.
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But not McBride, who seldom watches back the biggest moment of his career.
He said: "It is coming up more often at the moment because every time they say about him making a comeback.
"They say I was the last guy to beat him. I like that.
"I don't sit around re-watching the fight but someone put a clip on Facebook recently and I saw it - dream come true, isn't it?"
Tyson returned to the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition bout with fellow great Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion has flirted with the prospect of lacing up his gloves again but has yet to do so.
Iron Mike was recently linked to a shock showdown with MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko in Saudi Arabia later this year.
But he's NOT in negotiations to box the Russian.
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A source said: "This is false. Mr. Tyson has not spoken to anyone in his camp.
"He is not interested in doing a fight with him now or in the future."