Mike Tyson, the legendary 58-year-old boxer, unintentionally gave fans a surprise during a pre-fight interview with Netflix ahead of his highly anticipated bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. While predicting the outcome of the fight, Tyson confidently declared, “Vicious win.” However, the interview went viral for a very different reason.
During the conversation, Tyson turned around, inadvertently giving viewers a full view of his rear end. The former heavyweight champion, dressed in a jockstrap, left fans both shocked and amused. The video has since garnered over 10 million views on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread chatter online.
Netflix Joins the Fun
Netflix added to the lighthearted chaos by sharing the clip with a playful caption, “Mike Tyson’s pre-fight interview got real cheeky.” Fans flooded social media with hilarious reactions, with some dubbing it an iconic moment in sports entertainment.
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Fight Results Leave Fans Disappointed
Despite the viral fame, Tyson’s return to the boxing ring after nearly two decades didn’t yield the results his fans hoped for. Jake Paul, the 27-year-old social media star turned boxer, claimed a unanimous decision victory. Judges scored the fight decisively in Paul’s favor, with one scoring it 80-72 and the other two at 79-73.
This marked Tyson’s first sanctioned fight since 2005. Meanwhile, Paul, who began his boxing career four years ago, continues to solidify his presence in the sport. The bout, streamed live on Netflix and witnessed by a sell-out crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, proved to be a significant event despite Tyson’s unexpected loss.
The Internet Reacts
While the fight itself was a spectacle, Tyson’s “cheeky” moment became the highlight of the evening. Social media erupted with memes, comments, and jokes, cementing the event as one of the most talked-about boxing nights in recent history.