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Legendary boxer Mike Tyson was one of the most ruthless boxers in his prime. He retired from the sport in the year 2005. Unsurprisingly, Tyson continued to grab headlines even after his retirement. Currently, the boxer is instrumental in hosting his podcast show Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. The show has hosted several notable figures until now. Let’s take a look at what the recent episode was like.

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Dave Portnoy of ‘Barstool Sports’ was invited as a guest on the podcast. While Portnoy was talking to Tyson, he described an incident between him and Draymond Green. He stated, “Yeah, well, so I had great seats. So I was sitting in between the golden state bench and the scores stable. Draymond chirped the Boston crowd because everyone’s saying F*** you Draymond, F*** you Draymond.” 

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He further added, “And then they are like, oh what kind of crowd uses the f word basically? Meanwhile, he is swearing right in front of his kid. You know, in the press conference after his wife said Boston fans were classless for swearing. Which is a joke, because Draymond’s like a Draymond is a guy who gives and takes. So I wore a shirt chirped him and he clapped back at me after the series over a little surprising, basically, you know own that, something like that.” 

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Apparently, Portnoy talked about an NBA game where he and Green got into a heated exchange. Additionally, he brought up Green’s wife’s remarks that Boston supporters lack class. However, Portnoy added that Green had previously sworn in front of his own child during a press appearance.

Mike Tyson and David Portnoy admire Stephen Curry and his talent 

Tyson and Portnoy were discussing several topics on the podcast. Although Tyson was a boxing professional, he involves himself in different sports proving he has a true inclination toward athletics. Here’s what Tyson and Portnoy had to say about NBA legend Stephen Curry. 

While the guest was talking about his favorite NBA team, Boston Celtics, ‘Iron Mike’ asked, “Did Boston lose?” And Portnoy replied with, “Yeah, they lost, set in six, they lost the other night. He (Stephen curry) went nuts.”

Amidst this, Tyson interrupted and said, “He is just a monster.” To which the guest replied, “He is great, he is a great player.”

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What do you make of the conversation between Portnoy and Tyson? Share it in the comments section below. 

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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