University of Northampton journalism student quizzes boxers live at Mike Tyson comeback press conference

A University of Northampton journalism student quizzed two professional boxers at a press conference for Mike Tyson’s comeback fight.

Harry Davies got to ask questions to undercards Rashad Coulter and Viddal Riley during the event, which was live-streamed on YouTube on October 29.

The third-year multimedia sports journalism student, who writes for MMA cage fighting website, Bloody Elbow, was only given 24 hours' notice to prepare.

“Given how little time I had to prepare for the press conference, I was up all night until 6am planning potential questions for the fighters on the card, as I didn’t know who I would be speaking to until the following day," he said.

“I was informed the next day I was talking to former UFC fighter Rashad Coulter and Viddal Riley, who is known for being the boxing coach of internet celebrity KSI.

"What I didn’t realise is the press conference would be broadcasted on BT Sport’s YouTube channel to their three-million subscribers - the video now has over 500,000 views on the channel.”

The press conference previewed ex-undisputed world heavyweight champion Tyson's return aged 54 against former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr.

Harry, 22, asked the American Rashad about his plans for after the fight on November 28, and Brit Riley about x - he is on at 14 minutes 22 seconds:

“The experience was very surreal and is exactly the type of thing I want to be doing full-time when I graduate from my degree,” he said.

“I am in my last year now, and have gained a lot of valuable experience during my three years on the course.

"I am currently doing my best to manage my workload on a weekly basis for Bloody Elbow, as well as my current assignments that will determine how well I do in my degree.”

Harry, who is from Ely, Cambridgeshire, got the job with Bloody Elbow after setting up his own MMA blog, The UFC Updates, when he was 16.

“I quickly gained a lot of experience covering the sport and worked my way up to write for the Bloody Elbow in 2018," he said.

“Since I’ve been writing for them, I have been able to interview some of the best fighters in the sport.

"But I think being a part of the Tyson press conference is the biggest highlight for me, so far.”