Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has landed a role as a street fighter in Ip Man 3.
The Hangover star will play a property developer and brawler in the movie about Bruce Lee's former mentor, Wing Chun aficionado Yip Man.
Donnie Yen will reprise his role as the titular character and will face off with Tyson in the film. Producer Raymond Wong says Tyson is in a significant role that will lead to an explosive fight pitting the discipline of boxing against kung fu.
Wilson Yip will return as director of the movie, which is due to hit theatres next year.
The original Ip Man became a cult action movie upon its release in 2008. The first sequel hit the big screen in 2010 and starred Sammo Hung, who spoke to 3 News about the film and the Wing Chun martial art it showcases.
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