It’s right after David Benavidez defeated Demetrius Andrade to retain the WBC Interim Super Middleweight title. He exited the ring with exhilaration and approached Mike Tyson who occupied one of those ringside seats. At this, Tyson, who arrived to witness his favorite fighter’s victory, unhesitatingly held David in his arms while the latter whispered a few words into his ears.

Gradually, Tyson then posed for a photo with Benavidez before the latter returned to the ring. Now, hours after the big fight, Benavidez revealed the photo he and Tyson clicked.

David Benavidez extends his love and thanks to Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson has for long been in the corner of David Benavidez. Besides giving the WBC Interim Super Middleweight champion the nickname ‘Mexican Monster’, Tyson has always believed that ‘Red Flag’ “could beat everybody.” Likewise, he even encouraged David to gradually move up to Light Heavyweight and face Dmitry Bivol, the defeater of Canelo Alvarez. In this context, when Benavidez stopped Demetrius Andrade who may have played the role of a stepping stone, Mike Tyson was delighted.

Likewise, following the fight, attendee Mike Tyson hugged his favorite fighter, Benavidez. And later, ‘Red Flag’ took to Instagram and shared his photo with the former heavyweight champion of the world. “I love you Mike !!! Thank you so much for your support @miketyson,” he captioned the post.

While Mike Tyson is certainly proud of Benavidez, it is worth mentioning that the latter wishes to live up to the name ‘Kid Dynamite’ has given him.

Benavidez to justify the name Tyson has given him

According to what Benavidez said after the Andrade fight, there were people who criticized his defense and labelled him flat-footed. However, the words of Mike Tyson motivated the 26-year-old to shine. Likewise, during the post-fight interview in the ring, addressing Tyson, ‘Red Flag’ said, “I love him and thank you so much for the motivation he’s given me.”

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“It’s not every day a boxing legend like Mike Tyson gives people nicknames, so I just want to live up to my name,” he proudly added. With that said it will be interesting to see if Benavidez finally gets to fight Canelo Alvarez next. Anyway, what do you think of the interaction between Tyson and Benavidez? Let us know in the comments below.

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