Mike Tyson may have softened somewhat since his prime, but that doesn't mean the former heavyweight champion is any less responsive in the ring…Fan accidentally catches Tyson in the face during a friendly match Spar as evidenced by a recent viral video.
The buzz online is that Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweights in history, will dust off his boxing gloves and take on YouTube star-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul in Texas later this year. It is dominated by surprising announcements.
Related: Mike Tyson proves he can still throw some serious punches in recent sparring video
In his prime, Iron Mike was an undeniable monster, amassing over 1,600 joules of punching power. By comparison, this is the equivalent of a 100 kg anvil falling from a height of 5 feet. If Muhammad Ali was floating like a butterfly, Tyson was slamming around like a freight train.
However, that was almost 20 years ago, and many thought his next match with Paul would be a mismatch for Click. While Tyson remains a formidable threat, the former champion needed to get back in the gym to rediscover some of his fighting form.
A recently released video of Mike Tyson having a friendly sparring session with a fan is going viral today after the unlucky fan caught the champion's cheek with a wayward jab. The fan, wearing an orange beanie, open robe and matching shorts, wasn't much of a fighter and was in bad shape, bouncing on the spot as he threw punches at the 57-year-old champion.
Watch Mike Tyson lose his cool when a fan accidentally punches him in the bottom.
Despite the friendly nature of the video, the legendary boxer was never one to tolerate mistakes, telling his opponent to “calm down or you're going to be in serious trouble.”
“Calm down. If anyone hits me, I'm going to fuck them up. Just letting you know. You made a mistake – I'm going to fuck you up.”
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As Tyson continues to prepare for his long-awaited showdown with Jake Paul, there are still question marks over whether the legendary pro will be able to deliver his final performance in the ring. But regardless of his current health, there is no doubt that this event will be a triumphant return for the boxing icon.
