8. Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson is a giant in the world of combat sports so it is unsurprising that big parts of his legacy are found in MMA. From fine-tuning a power left hook to wearing tank tops with his name emblazoned and who could forget his immortal quote, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth", Iron Mike is idolized by MMA fighters the world over.
The youngest Heavyweight champion in boxing history is a big MMA fan and a friend of Dana White. But Tyson's participation in MMA goes beyond just attending fights - he has often given fighters tips on honing their boxing. In one interview, he gave his view on why he thinks MMA is better than boxing in one major aspect:
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