Anthony Joshua rules out Mike Tyson fight because ‘people would boo’

Anthony Joshua has ruled out the prospect of facing boxing great Mike Tyson on his return to the ring as he believes no fan would want to see the current heavyweight champion prevail.

Former undisputed world champion Tyson, now 53, is reportedly ready to fight again in exhibition and charity bouts. And UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz and Joshua’s heavyweight rival Tyson Fury both claim to have been offered bouts against “Iron Mike.”

But Joshua, who reclaimed his IBF, WBA and WBO belts against Andy Ruiz Jr in December...