Mike Tyson, the man who once struck fear into heavyweight champions, is back at it again. At 58 years old, most folks his age are thinking about retirement communities and early bird specials. But ‘Iron Mike’ is getting ready to trade punches with a YouTuber-turned-boxer half his age this weekend.
During Tuesday’s open workout at the Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, Tyson showed that he still had that spark that made him famous. The former champ wasn’t just going through the motions. He was throwing shots that made his pad holder probably wish he’d called in sick that day. Backing the poor guy up to the ropes, Tyson unleashed combinations that reminded everyone why they called him the “Baddest Man on the Planet.“
Sure, there were a few moments when Tyson and his pad man seemed to be unsynchronized. However, in the pocket, the former champion showcased his signature bobbing and weaving head movement. This was the same head movement that confused giants back in the day.
Fans are days away from watching a boxing legend face off against a social media star on Netflix, of all places. Whether this turns out to be a masterpiece or a mistake, one thing’s for sure. Boxing has never seen anything quite like this before. And maybe that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating.
Fight Fans React To Mike Tyson’s Open Workout
Social media burst into a frenzy after Tyson’s open workout for his upcoming Netflix fight. The boxing legend, who dominated the heavyweight division in the 1980s, has always known how to get people talking. But this time, his pad work session for the Jake Paul fight sent the internet into a complete meltdown.
The reactions came fast, with fight fans sharing their thoughts. Most supporters couldn’t believe their eyes as the 58-year-old legend showed glimpses of his old self. Even at his age, many believe ‘Iron Mike still’ packs a hefty punch. Others, however, felt that this fight was a mistake as he looked slow and uncoordinated. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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As the fight approaches, one thing’s clear: People care about Mike Tyson. Whether they are worried about him, excited for him, or just curious to see what happens, the former champ still knows how to capture the public’s attention. The only question now is whether all these reactions will look prophetic or silly once the bell rings.
