“Keep That Son of a B***h Out of the Ring. If He Gets In, He’ll Kill Me”: ‘Fearing’ for His Life, Sylvester Stallone Rejected Mike Tyson’s Offer Despite Constant Pressure From Boxing Legend 16 Years Ago

Mike Tyson was a dominant force in the boxing world during his career, and few opponents were brave enough to face him in the ring. His reputation as ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ preceded him both inside and outside the sport. Even Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone was intimidated by Tyson’s presence. Stallone once recounted an incident during the filming of his popular movie Rocky, where Tyson expressed interest in being part of the movie.

Despite Tyson’s offer, Stallone was hesitant to engage in any sort of fight with him. He believed that Tyson’s sheer strength could have potentially killed him in the ring. Stallone revealed in an interview with ContactMusic, “Mike wanted to fight me in this film, but I thought it was a bad idea. Although I’m not that young, I’m still too young to die. I respectfully declined his offer, saying, ‘Thanks, but I don’t think that would be a very good idea. Thank you very much.'”

While Stallone may have been known for his on-screen fighting skills as ‘Rocky Balboa’, he knew better than to challenge Tyson’s real-life boxing prowess. Despite his initial intimidation, Stallone and Tyson remained friends, and the incident serves as a testament to Tyson’s fearsome reputation. A picture of the duo playing chess, recently went viral as fans went wild in response to the post.

Sylvester Stallone on Mike Tyson: “The man’s a killer”

Mike Tyson once revealed his wish to appear in a film where he could face off against Sylvester Stallone. Despite being given a seat in the audience by Stallone, Tyson persisted in calling Stallone’s office and insisting on fighting him on screen. After some time, Stallone gave in and allowed Tyson to attend as a spectator, but thereafter, he never received any further communication from him.

However, during the movie’s shooting, Stallone was surprised to see Tyson ringside along with his crew. Stallone was terrified and requested Tyson’s crew to keep him away from the ring as he feared for his life. Stallone had said to the crew, “Can you make sure you keep that son of a b***h out of the ring? If he gets in, he’ll kill me. The man’s a killer.”

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Tyson’s imposing demeanor was always a prominent aspect of his public image, contributing to his reputation as one of the most formidable boxers of his generation. Stallone had the chance to personally witness this aura, and it was undoubtedly an unsettling encounter. What do you think about Tyson’s intimidating presence? Share your views in the comments section below.

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