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TIL Tyson saw Muhammad Ali’s last match at age of 14 and got mad at Larry Holmes who beat Ali.Tyson got Ali on the phone and said: I’ll grow up and get him back for you.7 years later Tyson met Holmes. Retired Ali stepped in the ring and said:“Remember what you promised."Tyson destroyed Holmes in 4th

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