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Boxing legend Mike Tyson was one of the most fearsome and brutal knockout artists in the history of the sport. The former heavyweight champion was known for his devastating power and immaculate technique striking fear into the hearts of opponents who could not even think to match him in his prime. His aura added a layer of invincibility into ‘Iron Mike’ with many believing he would go down as one of the greatest to ever do it and he did.

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However, he was caught up with his own issues outside the ring which eventually led to his downfall in the sport.

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Despite this, there was a time when Tyson was unbeatable in and out of the ring under the tutelage of his coach and adopted father Cus D’ Amato who instilled a monster in Tyson. This was necessary as ‘Iron Mike’ needed to be projected as a killer if he wanted to stand toe to toe with the elite.

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Despite this, there were some moments where even Tyson seemed a human like us all. Moreover, a resurfaced picture of Tyson playing video games has taken over the internet. In the picture, we can see a young and shirtless Tyson trying to get some stress out maybe after a hard session of training. This was not all as the fans also reacted to seeing Tyson in this rare persona.

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Fans react to an unseen image of Mike Tyson playing video games

A user named Jason Simmons stated that he had seen Iron Mike in a very humane form. ” Human and beatable” he wrote.

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Another user Mark James Riley touted Tyson as his favorite champion ever. ” My champion forever,” he wrote.

Moreover, a user named Antonie Love claimed that ‘Iron Mike’ was one of the greatest boxers of all time. “One of da great ones to do it all” he wrote.

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A user named Antonio Batie wondered if Tyson was still alive. which he very much is. “Is he still alive” he wrote.

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Lastly, a user named Boumar Doucha sent his blessings to the former champion. “Good Bless you, we’re brother” he wrote.’

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The fans were certainly shocked but excited to see Tyson in this rare avatar.

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However, like normal kids, Tyson was also once a teenager who might have also loved video games. Despite that he never let this affect his boxing and only used it as a tool to blow off some steam.

Moreover, it can even give fans an insight into the human side of a man who was known for ferociously knocking out people in the ring.

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What did you think about this rare and resurfaced picture? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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