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If you thought Mike Tyson, the fearsome former heavyweight boxing champion, could defeat any opponent in his path, think again. This time, the adversary was small, inanimate, yet unexpectedly persistent: a set of trick candles perched atop Tyson’s 57th birthday cake. In an unexpected Instagram video, a jovial Tyson faced an opponent that even he couldn’t defeat, displaying a more jovial side of his personality that’s seldom seen in public.

Surrounded by friends and family, the decorated pugilist encountered a simple, yet elusive challenge. The scenario is almost surreal – the legendary ‘Iron Mike,’ who once petrified opponents in the boxing ring, engaged in a comedic tussle with tiny, non-extinguishing flames. What transpired during this birthday celebration not only left Tyson laughing but also stirred waves of reactions in the digital sphere.

Blowing out candles: The match Tyson couldn’t win

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In the video shared by Tyson on his Instagram, everyone starts by singing “Happy Birthday” to the boxing legend. Tyson, in his usual charismatic manner, thanks everyone and adds, “I’m thinking 57 years ago I was born huh.” The real excitement begins when Tyson is urged to make a wish and blow out his birthday candles. But as Tyson leaned in, ready to extinguish the candles in one fell swoop, he discovered that these were no ordinary candles.

The candles, it turned out, were trick candles that wouldn’t extinguish, no matter how hard Tyson blew. “Oh these won’t go out. Why you guys are always f***ing with me?” Tyson exclaimed, triggering a wave of laughter from those present. Despite multiple attempts, Tyson was left puffing at candles that persistently relit, adding to the hilarity of the situation.

The video prompted reactions from Tyson’s fans worldwide. A user named David Betancourt shared a common sentiment among viewers, highlighting the intensity of the situation despite it being a simple video, “Bro I’m scared, and I’m watching on my phone 💀💀💀.”

 

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Another user named Conor Divine humorously remarked, “Rumor has it, he’s still blowin those damn candles out.” Echoing the humor, Ezra posted, “Nobody dares to smash his face in the cake 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

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However, one user reminded everyone of Tyson’s power, stating, “Better not laugh cause this nigga can really blow YOUR lights out.” Even Henry Cejudo, the Mixed Martial Artist, chimed in with a jovial birthday wish. He wrote, “Happy birthday uncle Mike 😂.”

These reactions reflect the mixed feelings of humor, awe, and a bit of fear that Tyson’s prank birthday video stirred around the globe. What was your reaction to the video? Do you have a funny birthday story of your own to share? Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments below.

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