Serena Williams has been taking boxing lessons from Mike Tyson, and the former heavyweight champion says he wouldn't 'want to get in the ring' with her

The pair crossed paths at the "Mouratoglou Preseason" in Florida, an annual camp organized by Williams' coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, which brings together players and celebs, according to the WTA.
"I don't want to get in the ring with this GOAT," Tyson said on his Instagram. "She has some power."
Mouratoglou also shared a video of the encounter on his own Instagram , in which he encouraged Williams to "hit that punching bag like you wanna hit the ball!"
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Mike Tyson says he wouldn't "want to get in the ring" with Serena Williams after providing her with a boxing lesson.

The two superstars crossed paths at the "Mouratoglou Preseason" in Florida, an annual camp organized by Williams' coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, which brings together players and celebrities for a "unique team-building opportunity ahead of the new season", according to the WTA.

"I don't want to get in the ring with this GOAT [greatest of all time] Serena Williams, much love and respect," Tyson said on his Instagram , alongside a photo of himself and Williams.

The former heavyweight boxing champ also shared a video of Williams laying some punches into a bag as he directed her.

"Hitting the bag with Serena Williams. She has some power," he said.

Mouratoglou also shared a video of the encounter on his own Instagram , in which he encouraged Williams to "hit that punching bag like you wanna hit the ball!"

A number of other stars are present at the Open this year, including tennis youngster Coco Gauff, fitness influencer Shaun T, and DJ Bob Sinclair, according to the WTA.

Both Tyson and Williams are superstars of their own fields, having each dominated the realms of boxing and tennis during their respective careers.

Tyson, 53, was WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion of the world during various periods in the 1980s and 1990s. He also produced some of the sport's most memorable, and controversial bouts, including his 1997 disqualification defeat to Evander Holyfield, in which he bit of a chunk of the American's ear.

Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam champion, and has been ranked as the world's number one tennis player eight separate times between 2002 and 2017.

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