“He’s My Favorite Fighter Now”: Mike Tyson on Being Manny Pacquiao’s Favorite and His Blistering Speed at 55

The boxing world always has intriguing stories with legendary figures. This time it’s about Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao. So, the former champion Mike Tyson recently praised Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in an interview with Elie Seckbach. Further, Tyson was amazed when he learned he was PacMan’s favorite too.

But Tyson’s admiration for Pacquiao isn’t just about his achievements. Furthermore, ‘Iron Mike’ shows a deep reverence for Pacquiao. Additionally, Tyson’s own athletic skill and speed at 55 years old(when the interview was shot) became the subject of everyone’s attention too. ‘Kid Dynamite’ is as fast a 147-pounder, even at his age. Moreover, fans and experts wonder how he keeps such speed past the mark of fifty.

The reason why Manny Pacquiao is admired by Mike Tyson

When the interviewer told Mike that Pacquiao called Tyson his favorite fighter. Mike quickly responded, “Really? Wow, that’s awesome. He’s my favorite fighter now. He just retired. What a great career, what a legacy” Further this reflects how these two boxing giants respect each other. Their shared passion for the sport shows in this mutual admiration.

But what’s the secret behind Tyson’s incredible speed at now 57 and then 55? His coach Billy White jumped in “Because he’s the baddest man on the planet.” Meanwhile, Tyson humbly replied, “Listen, man, I’m just very grateful that God has mercy on me.” There’s no doubt that Tyson’s training regimen and dedication to the sport have allowed him to sustain a speed similar to a 147-pounder. However, Manny Pacquiao has been upto interesting things lately.

What is Pacquiao up to lately?

Manny Pacquiao stands at a crossroads as the  world watches him. On one side, he plans to compete for Rizin FF this year. However, he may also fight Amir Khan and Anthony Mundine. The boxing community is excited as PacMan may return to the ring. But looks like Pacquiao is interested in other categories apart from boxing as he has embarked on a political journey. Moreover, his political arena is nothing but intriguing.

 So, he won a Senate seat in the Philippines in 2016 and ran for president in 2022. However, he lost. As news has it, he’s now moving from boxing to politics full-time. Furthermore, it’s more than a career change for it’s Pacquiao’s drive to make impact beyond the ring. As PacMan’s two paths unfold, both are nothing but thrilling journeys. On the other hand, Tyson too, continues to spread his impact in boxing with his ventures like his podcast, “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson.”

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The mutual admiration between Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao is a beautiful illustration of respect and understanding in the world of boxing. Tyson’s praise for Pacquiao and his ability to maintain incredible speed beyond the mark of 50 is a story of inspiration, dedication, and his relentless spirit. Moreover, Pacquiao’s recent activities and Tyson’s enduring influence remind us that legends never fade; they continue to inspire and shape the future.

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