“He’s Become a Gentle Giant”: ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson’s Wholesome Surprise to Former Rival Evander Holyfield in Forgotten Video Leaves Boxing World Awestruck

Mike Tyson is one of the most ferocious boxers ever to step into the ring. The former heavyweight champion was known for his ruthless knockouts inside the ring. It is safe to say that he was the most feared boxer of his time. During the prime of his life and career, Tyson was a powerhouse who was explosive when inside the ring. But, the boxing world has realized that the youngest heavyweight also has another side to his personality.

In an old video of Tyson, He is seen surprising his former opponent, Evander Holyfield, and showing his fun-loving side to his fans. After seeing the video, the fans can’t keep their calm.

The softer side to Mike Tyson

‘Iron Mike’ always had a fun side, but that just took some time to get out. While at a talk show hosted by Conan O Brien, Tyson took it into his hands to surprise a former fellow heavyweight Evander Holyfield. Tyson went to a supermarket to surprise Evander Holyfield while he was launching his hot sauce brand.

In the video, Tyson says, “We support each other,I know when I come in I’ll be giving him more support anything to help him, So, that’s what am gonna do.”

This gesture by the former two-time heavyweight champion is well appreciated by the boxing community.

The relationship between Tyson and Holyfield dates back to their time in the ring. Both shared the ring for one of the most infamous fights in boxing history. But, now, both of them are good friends, and Tyson even gave some advice to Evander Holyfield’s son before his fight.

Fans react to Mike Tyson’s sweet gesture

Poppa Dukes Gerstler believes that Mike Tyson has totally changed and has become wholesome. He wrote“Mike’s really turned himself around. He’s become a gentle giant“

Villerey Mathieu is in awe of Tyson. He said, “Resilience and a bunch of sense of humour…that’s what it is….THX Mike Tyson”

Gregory Raspberry thinks that Tyson has become more likable. He wrote, “he’s really turn to be more likable“

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Gloria Ruiz has found his love again for Tyson “I love him all over again”

Mario Gonzalez wrote, “Iron Mike!!”

Mike Tyson’s former self when he was a violent and volatile heavyweight champion and what he is now are two different personalities. And fans seem to like the current Mike Tyson much better than the old one.

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