A scream pierced my ears. It was like mayhem. After all, it was two shirtless adult men trying to beat each other up. What happened next? After some fake movements they got closer and clung to each other. At that time, we were all hugging each other and laughing. It’s not part of a short story. It happened when Brooklyn played Brooklyn. Mike Tyson shared a short clip. It was just him joking around with former world champion and Brooklyn native Shannon Briggs. Apparently, the two were in a crowd in Brownsville, their former neighborhood.
Tyson tagged Briggs and wrote, “Brownsville’s finest is always ready for a brawl. I love this guy, @TheCannonBriggs.” With their upper bodies exposed, the two former champions looked at the cheering crowd. Looks like you had a great time up front. After hugging Tyson, “The Cannon” could be heard yelling, “Let’s go champion, let’s go champion.”
Incidentally, last month’s announcement that Mike Tyson would be stepping into the ring again shocked the boxing world. The former heavyweight champion will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in what is being billed as an exhibition fight.
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Tyson last stepped into the ring three years ago when he and Roy Jones Jr. clashed in an eight-round exhibition match. Incidentally, months before that fight, Shannon Briggs had shared via an Instagram post that she was going to bang Mike Tyson in the ring. The fact that the battle never materialized is another matter.
“The Cannon” will reportedly face former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in a boxing match.
Mike Tyson: A timeless inspiration
It was clear from almost everyone commenting that they were in awe and love to see these two legends together in such a familiar place. Many people brought up the Jake Paul fight and implored Tyson to charge first.
This user checked to see if anyone is rooting for Jake Paul anymore. How could anyone not respect and love Mike Tyson?
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Will anyone support Jake?
How can you not love Tyson?
— Neil Chudley (@neilsuperduper) April 20, 2024
The follower then recalled how his childhood was similar to the one experienced by the former heavyweight champion. However, the similarities end there. Unlike Tyson, it took a while for his followers to start fighting. Mike Tyson deserves all the praise for his ability to keep smiling and laughing despite everything he went through early in his life.
That’s the thing…I love seeing you laugh and laugh after everything you’ve experienced and enjoyed. You had a childhood very similar to mine, but I joined the fight only later than you. It takes so much effort to make me smile. Very stoic.
— TruthGhost🇺🇲🇺🇲 (@TruthWolf56) April 20, 2024
The user who urged Tyson to slam Jake Paul shared that the former heavyweight champion inspired them because he didn’t hold anything back.
I love you so much! ! Watching your videos gives me inspiration. You don’t paint a surface in life, but your transparency is powerful. I’m always praying for you. You better kick those brats’ butts!!
— Somewhat (@Tonbetter6) April 20, 2024
Then the next thing stuck in my memory. They recalled that in the ’80s, every time a Tyson fight was brought up, the entire neighborhood would erupt with excitement. “Iron” Mike is 57 years old, but users urged him to return to his old champion mode.
On Long Island in the ’80s, the entire neighborhood was excited when the Tyson fight was being broadcast on HBO that night. Everyone was happy. I had a hunch that we were witnessing greatness. I want Tyson to forget that he is 57 years old and control his body with his mind. He’ll be the champion again at night!
— Larry Redd (@Surfstocks_1973) April 20, 2024
According to this follower, boxing’s glory days will return if Mike Tyson outboxes Jake Paul in the ring.
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Tyson is going to bring boxing back when he walks his dog on a fake pole! Can’t wait! ! !
— JL Andrews (@JLAndrews003) April 20, 2024
Next year will be 20 years since Mike Tyson retired from professional boxing. But the fandom never wanes. The youngest heavyweight champion in history continues to motivate millions to keep fighting, even when the whole world is against him.
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Last year, Mike Tyson surprised the world with his new avatar as a trainer. Under his tutelage, Francis Ngannou shocked everyone with his incredible performance against the current world heavyweight champion. It’s a new year, and an old warrior named Tyson is back. For most old-timers, the portrayal in the press may not be interesting. But for those unfamiliar with the Mike Tyson of yesteryear, July 20th will be a chance to witness the mysteries that captivated the ring in the 1980s and ’90s.
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