Basketball superstar "Flyer" Michael Jordan is a generalist athlete who led the Chicago Bulls to multiple championships in the NBA and six in eight years, making Jordan the greatest player of all time with his impressive performances.
In addition, Jordan went to play baseball after retiring from basketball for the first time and joined the Chicago White Sox AA minor league team. He played more sports besides basketball, baseball and golf, but for the six-time NBA champion, there was a challenge that was too dangerous.
When Jordan first retired, a boxing promoter made a big offer for him. He can play against a heavyweight boxer who will directly become the world champion after winning this game.
In 1994, organizers put a $15 million guarantee on Jordan to fight Michael Mueller, who defeated Evand Hollyfield. The two will compete for the heavyweight title on April 22, a match scheduled for Caesars Palace in Nevada. Organizers and Jordan's agent, David Falk, spoke about the potential battle between the greatest basketball player of all time and "the world's most dangerous boxer."
"Michael Jordan's battle for the heavyweight champion will be the most spectacular event in the history of sport. This offer is no joke. We are 100 percent serious," said Dewar, a spokesman for the organizers. But when he made the offer, he was quickly rejected, with Jordan saying he wouldn't go into the ring with any boxer even if he had the advantage.
"If I had a gun in my hand, I wouldn't care about playing with those guys." Jordan said.
With Jordan adamantly refusing to participate, Mueller was thrown off the gold belt by KO in the following match against George Foreman PK. In November 1997, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a fifth championship.