VIDEO | Glover Teixeira gets workout in the gym of lifelong idol Mike Tyson

By Russell Ess - August 2, 2016

UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira has a big fight coming up against Anthony Johnson at UFC 202 on August 20.

Leading up to the bout that could get Teixeira back to another title shot, the Brazilian was inspired when he got to visit and train in the gym of his lifelong idol, Mike Tyson.

Check out Teixeira as he visited Tyson’s old gym in Catskill, New York in the video above.

Who are you picking to win the light heavyweight fight between Glover Teixeira and Anthony Johnson? Share your pick with us in the comment section!

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