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Mike Tyson at 58—Is he still the baddest man on the planet?

After the mid-flight ulcer flare-up, which led to the postponement of the Jake Paul fight, there were widespread concerns about ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson‘s health. Those concerns and questions about the fight continue to linger. Perhaps that’s why their joy was boundless when fans saw a video of ‘Iron’ Mike getting in the act for a new collaboration. Many joined in, sharing their thoughts on the funny video.

The fight with Jake Paul is now scheduled for November 15. From fans to critics, many appear worried given the health conditions of Mike Tyson. Some even went to the extent of calling for the fight to be dropped. Per the available reports, Tyson seems to have commenced his training, though details about how extensive it is remain unclear.

Legendary moves only from the legendary Mike Tyson

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Tagging Mike Tyson, ‘LF*GO!’ shared the short clip through its Instagram handle. Their message just read, “BULLSEYE, MOTHERF*CKERS!” The attached video begins with footage from a decade-old show called ‘Celebrities Throwing Sharp Objects Blindfolded’, featuring Tyson throwing a dart while blindfolded. “Shalon Monk’ stuff right here,” said Tyson in the original clip as he pulled the blindfold over his eyes.

 

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Cut to 2024. “Let’s f**king go,” said the former world champion in the following sequence. Sitting on a white settee, he looked regal in his now-trademark t-shirt. Then he immediately threw a dart with his left hand. The projectile hit a bullseye, landing on a board that a man held sideways!

Completely taken aback by the accuracy, the person said, “What the f**k, Mike! Nice shot!“. Tyson, with a thumbs-up, laughed wildly and looked at the camera. Already a successful business, Mike Tyson has, in the past, collaborated with other brands too.

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Mike Tyson at 58—Is he still the baddest man on the planet?

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The general sentiment from the comments was one of love and admiration for Mike Tyson. Let’s check out a few of those emotional proclamations.

A humorous take saw this fan liken ‘Iron’ Mike with the famous ‘Ninjas’ from Japan. Impressed by the former world champion’s insane darting skills, the fan speculated that perhaps he might have received his training from the famous ‘Mr. Miyagi’, from the cult classic ‘The Karate Kid’. “Yup, Mike Tyson is a ninja 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 personally trained trained by Mr. Miyagi himself 🤣🤣🤣🤣,” said the fan.

The next fan also took potshots at the way Tyson threw the dart without even looking at the target! While thoroughly enjoying the footage, the fan couldn’t hide their admiration for the boxing great, highlighting why he remains unmatched. “Lmaoo, the board wasn’t even facing him! This is why he’s the GOAT 🐐 😂,” this fan said.

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The precision with which ‘Iron’ Mike played with the dart forced the following fan to draw an analogy with his famed punching accuracy and ring prowess. According to the fan, Tyson’s legendary status is unique and cannot be replicated. They said, “Like always accurate in the target and knockout Mike, you are an unrepeatable legend.

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The next fan finds the video stand out in comparison to other contents they have come across on Instagram: “This is the best video on the ‘gram!” Finally, while lauding Mike Tyson’s exceptional accuracy, this fan couldn’t resist taking a humorous take on the former world champion’s unbelievable energy. “Besides insane accuracy, I couldn’t imagine Mike’s testosterone level,” the fan said.

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Returning to boxing, speaking about the fight with Ariel Helwani, Jake Paul’s close associate and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) co-founder Nakisa Bidarian revealed that though Tyson may not have started his boxing training, he seems to have made a head start with strength and body conditioning. With only three and a half months left before the fight, fans will be eagerly watching for Mike Tyson’s full return to the ring.

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