Intimidation was one of the weapons Mike Tyson used throughout his career to defeat his opponents psychologically. However, it was never personal. The former two-time heavyweight champion’s animosity with his opponent was limited to the ring only. But the rare video on the social media platform showed Tyson’s opponent, whom Tyson hated the most.
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‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ harbored an old grudge against this specific pugilist since the days of their amateur career. Before squaring off in the ring in 1987 with this rival, Tyson said, “I never really hated anybody. I think I hate Tyrell Biggs. I want to give him a lesson. I want to hurt him real bad.”
These were the days when ‘Iron Mike’ was showcasing the best boxer inside him. He was ruthless and unstoppable. But the Olympic gold medalist, Biggs, was confident of his victory. He was 6 feet 5 inches tall, unbeaten rising force in heavyweight division. Before going into battle, Biggs said, “As good as I am, I know that I know how good I’m. I owe it to myself to go out there and beat Mike Tyson like I am his dad. He’s made for me, Tyson.”
‘Iron’ Mike was already eager to punish Biggs, and the latter’s claim made the situation worse. So when Tyson met Biggs to defend his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles, he went all guns blazing and seized the challenger in the seventh round, proving that the claims made by Biggs were hollow.
Interestingly, this clip also caught the attention of fans.
Fans reacted to Mike Tyson’s video clip
One fan wrote, “Bleach is not for drinking.”
Another fan wrote, “Tyson, you got whooped by your son.”
“That statement caused his beating to be a little more severe, “, wrote another fan.
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A fan mocked the knock out. He wrote, “pick up the carcass off the canvas.”
Another fan mocked the statement made by Biggs that ‘Tyson is made for me’
One audacious fan trolled Biggs for calling himself Tyson’s daddy.
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