The recent photo that soccer talisman Ronaldo Nazario and boxing great Mike Tyson took together has caused quite a stir among supporters of both sports. The legendary boxer a couple of days ago posted a picture of the two in t-shirts and shorts on his Instagram, and they appeared to have just finished an exercise routine. The unexpected meeting begs the question: why were these two sporting icons together?

Both Tyson and Ronaldo were looking leaner and fitter than they had been recently. Did Tyson lose weight because he was supposed to fight Jake Paul next month? Either way, the fight has been postponed to November, so that is out of the question. But if so, what made Ronaldo appear to more fit in his recent appearance alongside Iron Mike? See what caused these two legends to sweat off some unwanted bulk.

Flab to Fab: Ronaldo and Mike Tyson’s Body Transformation for the Royal Affair

It has been years since both of them retired from their respective sports. However, the two still have a massive fan following, which went crazy after seeing the two together on Instagram. After Tyson’s post, fans were wondering what made the two lose weight. Well, there was a deeper purpose all along, and it has finally come to light. So here it is. Tyson and O Fenômeno were at the French Riviera to attend French Tennis Coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s charity event. It is an annual charity gala to help young talents fulfill their dream of becoming tennis players.

Apparently, the photo that ‘Iron Mike’ posted on his Instagram was from Mouratoglou’s academy where Tyson and Ronaldo were invited as guests. Several other high-profile guests like Brazilian soccer star Alexandre Pato, former NBA player turned coach Steve Nash, internet model Mary Vitinaros, and Ukrainian model Diana Garkusha were also present. But what was this star-studded event like? Let’s take a look. 

Food, fancy clothes, music, and philanthropy 

The charity gala was held at French Riviera’s Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort on June 23rd. The guest list included 350 high-profile attendees who were there to support Mouratoglou’s ‘Champ Seed Foundation’. There were plenty of activities to keep the guests occupied, including noteworthy speeches, food, live music, and entertainment in addition to the auction.

Well, the presence of Mike Tyson and the Brazilian soccer legend surely graced the occasion. While the soccer player is retired from the sport, Tyson at the age of 57 is still trying to entertain his fans with his inside-ring appearances. The last time he was inside the squared circle was in 2020 when he fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout. Currently, the former world heavyweight champion is preparing for his clash with Jake Paul on November 15th. 

Meanwhile, the encounter between the two iconic sportsmen brought back nostalgia, legendary moments, and so many great things, bridging the gap between the two sports. What was your reaction after seeing the two in one frame? Put down your thoughts in the comments section below.