35 Years After Reports of Them Almost Brawling Over Hollywood Actress Made Headlines, Truth Behind Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan Beef Reiterated in Recent Interview With Renowned Comedian Actor

In the late 1980s, Mike Tyson dominated boxing and was the world’s most feared man. At the same time, a reportedly infamous confrontation with basketball legend Michael Jordan took place while Mike Tyson was honing his craft as a knockout artist. Rory Holloway, Tyson’s former agent, wrote about Tyson’s life in his book Taming the Beast. Furthermore, Boxing Scene used the book as a source, highlighting a near-fight between Tyson and Michael Jordan.

Jordan dated actress Robin Givens, who later married Tyson. In 1988, a dinner included guests like Tyson, Jordan, Don King, Richard Dent, and Mike Ditka. Holloway described the event in his book. Dent celebrated his birthday, and Tyson, who was drunk and going through a divorce, lashed out at everyone. The list included Michael Jordan as well. Now, years after the claim of this infamous incident, Aries Spears, an American comedian and impressionist, reiterated the events of this happening.

How did Ariel Spears recall the Mike Tyson- Michael Jordan fiasco?

The discussion started when Aries recalled the incident where ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet” allegedly caught his ex-wife Givens with Brad Pitt. Speaking of which, he switched to the Michael Jordan incident. Apparently, Aries mentions that he read a story claiming Mike Tyson was mad at Michael Jordan for having a relationship with Robin Givens. Aries said, “I read somewhere too that Mike was mad at Michael Jordan too cause he had slept with Robin Givens.”

However, the interviewer responded by saying that he had already asked Tyson about this claim. Apparently, ‘Iron Mike’ denied it, saying it never happened. When the interviewer unraveled Kid Dynamite’s denial, Aries expressed surprise, noting that Tyson is known for his honesty. Furthermore, the interviewer said that because Tyson is such a larger-than-life figure, people often create and spread stories about him.

Aries then concluded that the story about Tyson giving Jordan dirty looks and intimidating him is likely not true. Like the American Comedian said, “Cause the way that it was told was it was actually him, Jordan, and a bunch of other people hanging out, and he was giving Jordan dirty looks and Jordan was intimidated. So I guess it’s not true.” 

However, little does the world know about a fascinating fact that connects the two players.

A fascinating similarity between ‘Iron Mike’ and MJ

Tyson and Jordan stood as the epitome of success in their individual sports, revolutionizing how people played them. Jordan elevated basketball through his unmatched skill, style, and control, while Tyson’s talent propelled him to incredible heights in boxing, despite his smaller build. In a Club Shay Shay episode, Tyson revealed a fascinating detail about his relationship with Jordan.

Host Shannon Sharpe asked Tyson who his basketball favorite was, and Tyson said, “Michael Jordan.” Sharpe playfully said Tyson probably liked Jordan because they share the name Mike. Disagreeing, Tyson disclosed, “We actually were born in the same hospital.” They both laughed at this surprising fact. The notion that two legendary athletes of our time originated from the same hospital is nothing short of astonishing.

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To sum up, don’t believe every rumor you hear about legends like Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan. Tyson denies any tension with Jordan, debunking long-standing myths.

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