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Boxing legend Mike Tyson and bodybuilding Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger have been good friends for decades. Their friendship started in the late 1980s when both of these athletes were at the top of their game. Both Tyson and Schwarzenegger praise each other quite often, with Tyson talking about how Arnold has been a positive influence in his life. Schwarzenegger has also praised Tyson’s resilience and determination.

Recently, an old picture of Mike Tyson playing chess with Arnold Schwarzenegger has gone viral. The picture was uploaded on Facebook by Iron Mike Tyson-Fan Page. Both of the legends looked very serious as they focused all their attention on the chessboard. Fans were quick to respond to the picture. They went wild in the comments as they shared their shock and admiration towards the duo playing chess. The video of both of them playing chess went viral last year as Schwarzenegger challenged Tyson.

Fans’ reaction to pictures of Mike Tyson and Arnold Schwarzenegger playing chess

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A photograph of Mike Tyson and Arnold Schwarzenegger playing chess has caused quite a stir online. The image has drawn a range of reactions from people, highlighting the contrast between the two legends’ physical strength and their intellectual abilities.

Germ Lampe commented that Tyson may have lived the life of Conan the Barbarian, but Arnold Schwarzenegger only played a role in a movie. He wrote, “Tyson lived Conan the Barbarian, Arnie just played the role in a movie”.

Jonny Petersen suggested that Tyson should be cast in movie series like Expendables, which are filled with action. Peterson said, “Would love to see Mike in the next Expendables movie!”

Miguel Delassantos was surprised to learn that Tyson could play chess, joking that he must have been living under a rock. He said, “I didn’t know Mike Tyson could play chess, So I must be living under a Rock.”

Nick Rubino loved the photo, describing the two men as legends, with Sylvester Stallone being the only other person deserving of the title. He said, “Love that two legends and yes the only other legend would be sly love it”.

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Darnell Buggs admitted that both Tyson and Schwarzenegger were his childhood heroes. Buggs simply wrote, “My two childhood heroes”

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Roland Furet summed up the image perfectly by stating that “muscles and hard punching won’t help you here” and added a laughing emoji to his comment.

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It is fascinating to see these two iconic figures having fun, playing chess. Do share your thoughts about the situation in the comments.