Stephen a Smith Allows Mike Tyson to Do Something That No Other Talk Show Host Has

Roughly a month ago, fans were treated to a lively conversation. Celebrated television sports journalist Stephen A Smith joined the sets of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. Along with Sebastian Joseph Day, the trio regaled viewers, chatting about a myriad range of topics and issues. Now it was the turn of the youngest Heavyweight champion in boxing’s history to grace Smith’s show as the guest. However, one element remained common between the shows. The ace NBA analyst confirmed being fine with a feature the former champion is often closely identified with nowadays.

With over two hundred thousand subscribers and three hundred and fifty-six videos, ‘The Stephen A Smith Show’ is fast becoming one the most popular shows on YouTube. Ever since its emergence, more than twenty-five million have viewed it. Uploaded early today, the latest episode has already garnered over forty thousand views. Smith started with the latest NBA update on Jaylen Brown‘s $304 million extension deal with Boston Celtics.

You may proceed, Mike Tyson!

Then he also spoke about Bronny James, son of superstar LeBron James, recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest. Before taking a break, the New York-born journalist addressed the big fights. The first in the UFC between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. The other one is in boxing between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. In what could be the ‘fight of the decade,’ Stephen A Smith considers it the most significant fight since Floyd Mayqweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao clashed.

He also quoted a couple of more examples from the past, such as the ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard versus Roberto Duran line-up. Then ending the suspense, he announced checking with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson for his opinion. After the break, he welcomed the former Heavyweight champion. But as soon the latter greeted him, the host said, “Listen man, this is gonna shock you, this is gonna shock the world. What I’m about to say to you, it’s gonna shock the world.”

Tyson also expressed an interest in what the sports journalist had to say. And Smith declared, “On my show, you have permission to smoke the weed!” There was a smile on ‘Iron’ Mike’s face as he thanked his host. Then the duo discussed the boxing champion’s business ventures, the new Tyson Pro, boxing equipment, and attire setup. Mike Tyson expressed his happiness and gratitude to all the fans and followers who remained by his side through all the ups and down life threw at him.

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