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Fans Demand ‘The Truth’ After Rumors of Mike Tyson’s ‘Death’ Broke the Internet

Published 11/18/2021, 7:30 AM EST

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Yesterday, the entire internet shattered after the news of Mike Tyson and his death surfaced all over. Hardcore boxing lovers were taken aback and no one could believe this news piece. However, later it was reported that ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ is alive. Eventually, this news relieved the fans to a certain extent.

However, fans still took it to Twitter to share their honest reactions about Tyson’s supposed death.

“Is Mike Tyson really dead? These people on Facebook just be killing folks,” wrote a fan.

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Another fan wrote, “Iron Mike Tyson dead?”

Sno Daughter wrote, “Mike Tyson not dead right ? Come on b tell me it’s a lie”

An account wrote, “Why people saying Mike Tyson dead??? I’m confused!!!”

A fan came up with a fiery statement, “They said Mike Tyson Dead and I need the truth”

One more fan wrote, “My mama just called me and said “I just saw Mike Tyson dropped dead today?!” Ma’am? I want the 55+ off the internet forever.”

More fans gave in their reactions to Mike Tyson’s death news

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The entire search trend surrounding Tyson’s death began when New York Post came up with an article on ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’.

A hardcore boxing enthusiast took it to Twitter to post on the same. He wrote, “This article on Mike Tyson triggered some weird searches. Tyson is alive guys, chill. He’s filming a movie.” 

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After this news broke out, one fan wrote, “And thus, the plot to Hangover 4 was born.” 

One more fan wrote, ‘‘Uh so he is still alive lol”

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Tyson is fit and fine, and he’s shooting for an upcoming film, which will be his very first pan-India project. That said, he’s busy with the same alongside his usual podcasts on YouTube.

Tyson himself wouldn’t have expected that the news surrounding his death would shatter the internet. However, any boxing fan around the globe will hope to see Tyson fit and active for a long time ahead.

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What was your first reaction to the news regarding Tyson’s death? Also, what did you make of the fan reactions to the same?

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.
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