“Thought it was a baby…” Mike Tyson pleads guilty for embarrassing moment with 22-year-old Hasbulla
Boxing legend Mike Tyson reflects on the viral cuddling moment that he shared with popular internet sensation Hasbulla.
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Mike Tyson recalls his embarrassing moment with Hasbulla (Image via Instagram/X)
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the most popular figures in the combat sports community. Known for his formidable presence, ‘Iron Mike’ surprised many a few years ago when he displayed his caring nature towards internet sensation Hasbulla. However, Tyson seemed to misjudge the situation by not knowing the internet sensation’s age and wrongly assumed he was just a kid.
Ahead of his upcoming fight, Mike Tyson recently appeared on the ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT podcast. He and host Andre Ward discussed a variety of intriguing topics. At one point, Ward asked Tyson about the viral cuddling moment with Hasbulla. The host expressed doubts about whether Tyson knew the internet sensation’s age. In response to the question, Tyson told the truth about the situation.
I thought it was a baby, and I didn’t know, he was punching me. That’s how I am with children…He’s like 26 years old.
Mike Tyson via ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT
The viral moment sparked reactions from various individuals in the fighting community. Hasbulla is a 22-year-old man with dwarfism, which often leads people like Tyson to misjudge his age. Despite this, the internet sensation is thriving in his life. He has collaborated multiple times with several fighters. For Tyson, it was quite embarrassing to share such a moment with someone who is only 22 years old.
Mike Tyson admits he thought Hasbulla was a baby when he first met him ?
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) November 3, 2024
“That’s how I am with children, I was hugging on this guy. He’s like 26 years old…” pic.twitter.com/07R8HCYqOi
Speaking of Tyson’s career now, the boxing legend is now scheduled to face a much younger opponent, 27-year-old Jake Paul. Both fighters have faced intense scrutiny for agreeing to this matchup. The age gap remains too big to have it as a professional bout. Recently, Paul even voiced his concerns about the prospect of facing Tyson.
Jake Paul admits to being ‘scared’ ahead of the Mike Tyson fight
Throughout his illustrious career, Mike Tyson defeated numerous formidable opponents with his sheer brute strength. However, that was during his time as an active professional boxer, and he has not competed in a professional bout since 2005. As he prepares for a potential comeback fight against Jake Paul, Tyson has been undergoing intense workouts to get back in shape.
Recently, Iron Mike shared a photo showcasing his impressive physique. His opponent, Jake Paul, appeared in an interview where he was asked about Tyson’s recent workout videos and physical transformation. Interestingly, the 27-year-old admitted he is now more cautious ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.
He’s looking really really good… I’m definitely a little bit scared you know. This is the toughest fight I’ve had to date against the most experienced opponent. It’s at heavyweight and Tyson’s dropping people and sparring. He looks the best shape and the strongest he’s ever been is what his coaches are saying…
Jake Paul via TODAY
Currently, Paul, who is 27 years old, is coming off a dominating victory over Mike Perry in July. Throughout his career, he has faced criticism for choosing easy opponents. In response, he will fight boxing legend Tyson, whom he has called his toughest opponent to date.
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