Mike Tyson Facing Scary Fall and Risking Serious Injury Resurfaced by Shaquille O’Neal 7 Years Later

Shaquille O’Neal resurfaces a clip of Mike Tyson taking a serious fall from his hoverboard about seven years ago in his Instagram stories. In fact, ‘the Big Diesel’ posted a clip of the viral Internet moment, along with Mike Tyson’s detailed explanation of what happened. Shaquille O’Neal reposted this hilarious moment from the past to remind his followers of the fun side of Mike Tyson.

In recent years, Mike Tyson has established himself as one of the most endearing characters in all sports. Tyson had garnered a reputation for being the most lethal fighter in the world throughout his career. As a matter of fact, the 56-year-old still commands fear and respect among his peers and fans for the sheer destruction he once caused in the boxing ring.

However, Tyson has a fun, amusing side to him as well. This resurfaced clip on Shaq’s Instagram highlights that side very well.

Shaquille O’Neal resurfaces viral Mike Tyson moment

Shaquille O’Neal posted a clip of Mike Tyson, where Tyson is describing his hoverboard crash from 2015 to popular comedian Kevin Hart. As it turns out, Tyson tried to take his kid’s hoverboard for a spin.

However, the ride turned out to be not a very pleasant one for him. In other words, just as he was starting to get a little comfortable on the automated scooter, he lost his balance and took a nasty fall.

In fact, Tyson fell on his back on the wooden floor with a loud thud, much to the concern of his family. As it turns out, he had to be hospitalized after the incident.

“Oh man, I went to the hospital for that one,” Tyson told Hart in the clip.

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However, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ had a lot of company at the hospital to share his misery. Apparently, three-to-four more people had been hospitalized for hoverboard-related accidents, Tyson told Kevin Hart.

Mike Tyson in pop culture

In recent times, Mike Tyson has reclaimed his image as a public figure. In fact, he has extended his appeal to a wider audience through his repeated appearances in popular podcasts and shows.

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Tyson has won over a younger audience with his insight into boxing and life, in general. As shown in the clip, his ability to laugh at himself has made him an endearing figure among fans.