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“Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see.” This was a proverb, and philosophy made popular by Muhammad Ali in boxing. Swift movement and quick-hitting were the subjects the couplet-cum-aphorism dealt with in a rhyme. During his active years, Mike Tyson was a figure who demonstrated quick and powerful hitting like no other in the sport.

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Whether he moved as swiftly as a butterfly is debatable. But, given his fearsome list of back-to-back first-round knockouts, one could definitely argue that ‘Iron’ qualified for the candidacy of those who stung like a bee.

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After his comments on death, Mike Tyson is again a trending topic. This time kudos to his hilarious expression and lines in a bee costume. Here is what the 56-year-old and former heavyweight champion of the world lately did.

Mike Tyson is ready to “breed with the queen”: The Spelling Bee!

For the full story, you will have to check out Jimmy Kimmel and the official website of Mike Tyson. However, in the brief clip that has gone viral, Tyson is seen in a jolly mood, enjoying himself wearing the bee costume. With his hands up in mid-air, and his waist slightly twerking, he said, “Hey guys, I’m Mike, the Spelling Bee. I’m a bee that’s ready to breed with the queen.”

 

 

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Following the release of the clip on Instagram, fans reacted heavily to Tyson. Here are some reactions for you to read.

eriklazenski said, “Bro thank you for being you I love you mang #edible.”

While they appreciated Tyson for being his free self, sweetlyspoken with a bit of wordplay in their comment added, “💛🖤🐝 I’m feeling beautiful, beautiful, beau-ti-ful”

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dallaspeplow with a little pun on the word ‘bee’ wrote, “This is gonna Bee 🐝 hilarious 💪🤙”

And finally, yachtybrovado added, “I’m a bee that’s ready to breed with the queen” Uncle Tyson is a wealth of 1 liners that just murder 💀”

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What is your reaction to Tyson, the spelling bee? Let us know in the comments.