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Former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, surely knows how to make a grand entrance. However, a recently resurfaced video of his walkout from 1999 caught the eye of fans. In fact, it was the presence of a particular individual that intrigued fans.
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Tyson faced Francois Botha at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada on January 16, 1999. The former champ showcased a stellar performance and won the bout via a 5th-round-TKO.
It is worth noting that this was Tyson’s first fight after his controversial bout against Evander Holyfield in 1997.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 07: Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the junior welterweight bout between Montana Love and Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at T-Mobile Arena on May 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
But Tyson’s spectacular walkout before the battle set the fight apart. He walked out clad in black with ‘Intro – It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot’ by DMX playing in the back.
Fans, on the other hand, were quick to notice businessman and former US president Donald Trump in the video. Trump was seen extending support to the champ while also patting him on the shoulder.
Fans react to the Mike Tyson walkout
Fans were excited to see the resurfaced Mike Tyson walkout video. Moreover, boxing fans were also intrigued by the choice of music and the presence of the former US president.
Trump looking like a fanboy there. 😂
— Abdou (@iAm_Abdou) September 16, 2022
User @iAm_Abdou was quick to point out that Trump looked like a true ‘fanboy’ in the video.
People forgot trump was widely loved back in the day before his presidency. He was at the boxing matches, wwe matches , Oprah Winfrey show ,the view , rap videos and more. EVERYONE loved this dude even when he was running as a DEMOCRAT but soon as he turned republican well u know
— 🦁🥊🇺🇸💪🏼🔥 (@MufasaSmacks) September 16, 2022
Similarly, user @MufasaSmacks was quick to remind people that Trump was a well-loved individual prior to the days of his presidency. And that he was regularly in attendance and boxing and WWE matches.
“Scary imposing music”bruh I just died!
— C Los (@Losfrom206) September 16, 2022
“Some scary imposing music” 🤣
— Lincoln Cobretti (@LincolnCobretti) September 16, 2022
Racist white man announcer calls this “scary imposing music”.
— tear (@killtyre13) September 16, 2022
A few users were taken aback after DMX’s song was referred to as ‘scary imposing music’. The users even called out the commentator for making such a reference.
This Album Had Me In A Chokehold‼️
Rest In Power DMX 🙌🏾— 👑 Marvel0h (@SlickJeesus) September 17, 2022
Tyson + DMX is a scary combo
— IslandBoy (@PJ_MMA) September 16, 2022
A lot of users were also excited about the choice of music for Tyson’s entrance. In fact, user @PJ_MMA even stated that Tyson and DMX make a formidable combo.
I would run out the ring before Iron @MikeTyson gets there 😬😬🤣 there will never be anyone like Mike for me, the man was a wrecking ball. He really was the baddest man on the planet, nice to see him happy and enjoying his life now!
— Qasim Sheikh (@sheikhyssj1) September 16, 2022
Meanwhile, user @sheikhyssj hilariously mentioned that if he was Tyson’s opponent, he would run for his life as soon as he saw the walkout. He even went on to call him a ‘wrecking ball’.
In his prime, that was the scariest motherfucker walking this earth
— AlfieSolomons (@Mr_Solomons79) September 16, 2022
User @Mr_Solomons79 also chimed in agreement by mentioning that a prime Tyson was one of the scariest individuals at that time.
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One of the hardest boxing entrances in boxing history
— michael ceparano (@michaelcep) September 17, 2022
User @michaelcep, on the other hand, was quick to state that the walkout was one of the hardest entrances in the history of the sport.
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