Frank Mir couldn’t help but jump at the opportunity to cross over into the boxing world to take on Antonio Tarver. In an announcement that came as a surprise to many, Mir (19-13 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, has been booked to fight former WBA, WBC, IBF and IBO champion Tarver (31-6-1 boxing) in a 10-round boxing matchup under the Triller Fight Club banner on April 17. Mir, who recently signed a deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, said he was preparing for his debut in that organization when he was approached roughly one month ago about the Tarver fight. He said it was simply too much to resist. “It’s a great opportunity for a challenge,” Mir told MMA Junkie on Friday. “I’ve always wanted to step in the boxing ring
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Frank Mir: Boxing match with Antonio Tarver ‘a win-win for me’ – MMA Junkie