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7’1 NBA Giant Shaquille O’Neal’s Height Next to Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson

Published 04/17/2022, 10:17 AM EDT

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The NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal, is prominent for his giant size and ability to move with it. A recent photo of Shaq went viral in which he is posing with the legendary boxers. It seems a massive difference between Shaq and the boxers, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather.

Shaquille O’Neal is a multi-talented personality. Likewise, he has entertained the fans with some of his grooving playlists. Recently, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather were spotted at the DJ sets of Shaq in Las Vegas.

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Notably, the difference between the boxers and Shaq seems a massive one. ‘Iron‘ Mike Tyson is 5’ 10″, whereas Pretty Boy is 5’ 7″, which is much less than Shaq’s height which is 7’ 1″.

Therefore, Shaq looks huge compared to the pugilists who do not even cross the 6-feet mark.

What is Shaquille O’Neal’s Height?

The fans were fascinated when the tall giant used to dominate his opponents with his body and sheer skills. 

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The question arises, is he really above 7 feet? Well, Shaq has answered this question in the latest episode of The Big Podcast.

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While Shaq was talking about his height, he said, “First of all, I’m not 7’1, I’m 6’11. I just played like I was 7’1.”

Shaquille O’Neal made full use of his body while playing, for which it was difficult for the opponents to read him.

 Shaquille O’Neal entertains the fans in his way 

Dr. Shaq is an all-rounder. He performed every single task on the court, contributing to his team in every aspect he can. On the other hand, he shows his vivid personality by entertaining his fans in various ways.

He once entertained an immense crowd with his music in Tomorrowland 2019. The audience was grooving to his songs, which made the event a successful one.

Apart from basketball, Shaq has also paved his foot in other sports. It is not a secret that Shaq has a good knowledge of combat sports. Despite having an enormous structure, he has practiced various martial arts. 

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Moreover, he has also entered the ring fighting against the Mexican legend Oscar De La Hoya in an exhibition match. 

It was delightful for the fans to see giant Shaq taking over a ‘Golden Boy’ who is much smaller compared to him. Whether Shaq is 6’11″ or 7’ 1″, he is huge when we compare him to other athletes of different backgrounds.

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What is your opinion of Shaq’s giant physique? Let us know if you recollect any incidents of him. 

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Mohit More

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Mohit More is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate of the International Institute of Sports Management, he is a sports enthusiast and has played boxing, cricket, and basketball at various levels. Mohit is a staunch follower of Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin.
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Vibhanshu Kumar