VICE TV’s Second Episode of ‘The Verdict’ Premieres on March 31 Featuring Muhammad Ali vs Mike Tyson

For those unfamiliar with ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, here is a little background.

“Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo has been one of the most influential figures in sports talk radio over the course of his legendary 40-year career. A member of the Radio Hall of Fame, he’s widely recognized for his role in popularizing the format. Russo is currently a weekly guest on ESPN’s First Take where his segments “What Are You Mad About” and “Mad Dog’s A-List” regularly drive hundreds of thousands of views on social media. He also headlines SIRIUSXM’s exclusive all-sports talk channel Mad Dog Sports Radio as host of “Mad Dog Unleashed” on weekday afternoons.”

See below for a breakdown of the episode that premieres on Vice TV Tuesday night.

“THE VERDICT: MUHAMMAD ALI VS. MIKE TYSON” – Tuesday, March 31 at 9PM ET/6PM PT on VICE TV

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What would happen if these two fearsome, iconic fighters could meet in their prime? Who will win head-to-head? Can Tyson’s power and aggression overwhelm Ali, or will Ali float like a butterfly and sting like a bee to take Tyson apart?

Contributors include Chris Berman (ESPN), boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas, former heavyweight champion and SiriusXM host Gerry Cooney, Mark Kriegel (ESPN), Joon Lee (ESPN), boxing hall of fame and former HBO executive producer, Ross Greenburg, boxing hall of fame promoter and former HBO exec, Lou DiBella, and Tim Smith, boxing journalist and historian.