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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Mike Tyson is seen in attendance during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Mike Tyson is seen in attendance during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Trained by Mike Tyson, Francis Ngannou just rattled the boxing world with his unprecedented performance against the current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, in their latest fight in Riyadh. Apart from hitting ‘The Gypsy King’ with counter punches, ‘The Predator’ knocked down the British boxer with an unpredictable left hook. As a result, Mike Tyson, who taught Ngannou, the basics of boxing for this fight, was extremely proud of his pupil even though he lost via SD.
On the other hand, since ‘Kid Dynamite’ prepared Ngannou for this bout, several elite athletes and celebrities attended the exciting event. Among others, former world champion Amir Khan was there to witness the biggest crossover fight. As per the latest updates, on the occasion of Ngannou vs. Fury, Khan even had a chance to meet the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet.’ Not only did he speak to Tyson, but Khan also caressed the former’s hands!
Mike Tyson reveals startling information about his hands to Amir Khan
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In his professional career, Tyson had a total of 58 bouts. However, he won 44 of his matches via brutal knockouts! A number of boxers, including the likes of Tony Tucker, Frank Bruno, Larry Holmes, and Carl Williams tasted the thunder that Tyson’s conditioned and merciless hands carried. Likewise, Amir Khan felt extremely privileged to have held Tyson’s brave hands. At this, he even recorded his interaction with Mike and uploaded the same on one of his Instagram stories:
Amir Khan in awe of Mike Tyson’s hands…
[🎥 @AmirKingKhan] pic.twitter.com/K9SZA9iw3N— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 29, 2023
In the brief clip, Khan addresses Tyson with the title of “the main man.” In addition, he asks the same, “Mike, how many people look at this?” To which, Tyson replies, “I don’t know, 48?” In addition to that, in a startling statement, he adds, “200 in the streets.” While Tyson may have fought 200 fights in the streets, to avoid confusion, one must reiterate that he actually had 58 pro fights and not 48. Anyway, here’s what fans think of Khan holding Mike’s hand.
Fans envy Khan as he investigates Tyson’s most important possession
Although fans lauded Khan for uploading the video, many envied the former world champion as he touched Tyson’s most important possession – his hands. Likewise, after talkSport correspondent Michael Benson shared the clip on X, several people reacted to it. Here is what they’re saying:
According to one, anybody would like to touch Tyson’s hands since he is the “greatest.”
Who wouldn’t, that a god right there, the greatest pic.twitter.com/pSHCnXhO2E
— kotosia (@Kotosiafaze) October 29, 2023
As per another, Mike Tyson’s hands represent “sheer poetry.”
"Watching @MikeTyson's hands in action is sheer poetry. An awe-inspiring display of speed, precision, and power. Truly a master of the sweet science. #BoxingLegend"
— Muhmmad Azhar (@AzharTheGreat) October 30, 2023
On the other hand, one declared, “200 in the streets is crazy.”
200 in the streets is crazy 😂
— The Broskee (@the_broskee) October 29, 2023
Meanwhile, one thought Khan tried to absorb some power like the characters did with a special basketball in Space Jam.
He tryna absorb some power like the basketball in space jam. Those hands legendary.
— JTrap (@Jtrap161) October 30, 2023
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However, one was also left dumbfounded by the manner in which Khan caressed Tyson’s hands.
Why was he caressing man’s hand like that for 😭😭
— Vimyonk (@Vimyonk) October 29, 2023
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With that said, Khan arguably lived the dream of many who thought of closely inspecting the powerful hands of Tyson. Undoubtedly, it was a privilege that he enjoyed with Mike in Riyadh. Anyway, do you ever wish to meet Tyson and closely observe the latter’s hands? Let us know in the comments.
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