Zinedine Zidane Sacrificed His Sleep Just To Watch Mike Tyson Fight for “A Minute”

Zinedine Zidane is an icon of the sport, and beyond. Zizou is revered by millions of fans worldwide for his accomplishments on the field. However, it seems that the Frenchman himself holds a deep admiration for someone from a completely different sporting realm – boxing. Specifically, Zidane has recently revealed that he used to sacrifice his sleep just to catch a glimpse of the legendary boxer Mike Tyson in action.

During Zidane’s transition from his youth career to the senior level, Mike Tyson was living up to his moniker as “the Baddest Man on the Planet,” dominating the world of boxing with his ferocious power and unparalleled skill. It appears that Tyson’s larger-than-life persona captivated Zizou.

Zinedine Zidane puts Mike Tyson on his revered list

As per Cartonsport, the former Real Madrid manager recently sat down in an interview. Here, he disclosed the names of athletes he would love to have a conversation with. Surprisingly, there were no soccer players on his list, but the first name that Zidane revealed was Mike Tyson’s.

He expressed, “I used to get up at night to watch Mike Tyson fight. I’ve always had a special fondness for him, even if sometimes his fights didn’t last more than a minute.” The soccer legend’s words clearly demonstrate the level of his fandom for the boxing legend. Zinedine Zidane didn’t stop at Tyson, as he also added other sporting icons to this list.

“Then there’s Michael Jordan, the ultimate sportsman, one of the greatest of all time,” the France legend added. “Then there was Mohamed Ali, who is no longer with us. And then I really liked Ayrton Senna in Formula 1.” Zidane’s admiration for these athletes shows his appreciation for greatness. Another player whom Zinedine Zidane has recently commended is Argentine soccer sensation Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi left Zidane astonished

Just a few weeks ago, there was a captivating conversation between Lionel Messi and Zidane. In this interview, the esteemed midfielder showered Messi with praise, referring to him as nothing short of “magic”. The 51-year-old expressed his admiration for Messi’s innate understanding of the game, stating, “And I think it’s magic, pure magic. Magic in the sense. Before receiving the ball, he already knew what needed to be done.”

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Throughout his illustrious career, La Pulga has captivated countless fans with his breathtaking performances on the pitch, and it appears that Zinedine Zidane is among those who have been mesmerized by his extraordinary talent.

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