Mike Tyson was an undeniable force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
He made history as the first and only 20-year old heavyweight champion and was once the highest-paid athlete in the world.
His knockout power and larger-than-life personality captivated audiences, making every boxing bout he participated in a must-see event.
Now, at 56 years old, Tyson has reignited his passion for boxing and still possesses the physical prowess to compete. Let’s take a closer look at what separated Tyson from his peers and the most impressive photos of his hulking physique.
A recent viral video shows Mike Tyson learning how to skateboard with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk.
he former heavyweight boxing champion has had a range of special guests on his podcast, from The Undertaker and Joe Rogan to UFC stars Paddy Pimblett and Israel Adesanya. However, his session with Hawk was undoubtedly one of the most entertaining.
As part of an episode on his podcast, Tyson had the chance to learn to skateboard with Tony Hawk, a legend in the skateboarding world.
Hawk asked Tyson if he had ever stood on a skateboard before, to which he responded by jumping onto the skateboard. Unfortunately, as he got off, he stumbled back onto his seat, almost knocking over the wall in the process.
The video of Tyson learning to skateboard with Hawk quickly went viral on social media, with users sharing their reactions and memes. Some people found Tyson’s attempt at skateboarding hilarious, with one Twitter user jokingly writing, “Walking into the room…like…I meant to do that!”
Another user wrote, “I mean, that was a smooth landing.” Some even made references to other pop culture moments, such as a hoverboard almost taking out Tyson in the past.