The first match of Serena Williams’ farewell tour saw multiple notable names in attendance. And, amongst them was former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, showing solidarity to the tennis icon. However, fans were quick to notice an intriguing aspect about Tyson at the event.
Them mushrooms was whipping Mike Tyson's ASS 🍄👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/pHzB8ODuTx
— Tommie Collins (@tommiecollins) August 30, 2022
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Tyson was present at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York on August 29, 2022. Williams was facing Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic for her last US Open tournament before retirement.
Moreover, she also secured a 6-3 6-3 victory against Kovinic.
Meanwhile, a look at the spectator stand showed that something was off with Tyson. He was seen wiping his face with a towel and talking to himself.
There have been widespread speculations about Tyson being buzzed at the event. Moreover, fans also added fuel to fire by saying that mushrooms were ‘whipping’ Tyson.
Fans react to a zonked Mike Tyson
Fans were intrigued to see Mike Tyson under the psychedelic influence. Moreover, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
bro ain’t even talking to nobody 💀
— Cornell (@goatnell1) August 30, 2022
User @goatnell1 was surprised to see Tyson talking to himself.
On shrooms at a tennis match has just been added to my bucket list
— tequila tina (@heyimdais) August 30, 2022
Me and mike got one thing in common and I can tell you it’s definitely not taking psychedelics in public 💀
— NorCal NAHK! ズ (@NAHKyt) August 30, 2022
In fact, a few users were happy to see the former champ in his natural element. User @heyimdais wanted to add it to her bucket list. Meanwhile, user @NAHKyt was unsure about trying out psychedelics in public.
I love high mike so much pic.twitter.com/eDTWFSSn9M
— Air-Rum (@__aarum) August 30, 2022
Similarly, user @_aarumalso mentioned that she was in love with a zonked Tyson.
They definitely showed him at the wrong time on camera 🤣🤣
— Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) August 30, 2022
But, user @therealknelson felt that Tyson was caught on camera at the wrong time.
This lady got strong super villain vibes pic.twitter.com/lgfqMbI0dg
— gempower (@_Gempower) August 30, 2022
Standing 8 count for the champ…Martina beside him looking zonked too 🤣
— Mando (@mando5000) August 30, 2022
However, fans also noticed that the tennis GOAT, Martina Navratilova, was seated next to him. In fact, a user felt that Navratilova looked high as well.
There were also a few hilarious comments detailing the incident.
Mike at the tennis match watching ballet with ninjas.
— Bryant Worthing 🗯 (@BBOYWORTHING) August 30, 2022
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Mushrooms whooped him worse than Holyfield did 😹
— BLEACH FALL 2022 💕 (@kisuvior) August 30, 2022
User @BBOYWORTHING felt that Tyson was watching an imaginary ‘ballet with ninjas’. On the other hand, user @kisuvior felt that mushrooms shook Tyson up, more than Holyfield did.
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