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Jorge Masvidal Divides Opinion With ‘Stupid’ Mike Tyson Question: ‘Brock Ruins Tyson’

Published 11/29/2022, 8:00 AM EST

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Former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is considered “The Baddest Man on the Planet”. It can be said that he, however, did not wait until he was an adult to become a tough-as-nails human being. In fact, a recent post shared by UFC welterweight contender, Jorge Masvidal, on Facebook, showed Tyson and WWE star Brock Lesnar, as teenagers. And it is safe to assume that fans were taken aback by the then-young behemoths.

Masvidal recently shared a picture of both legends on his Facebook page. It was a side-by-side comparison of a 15-year-old Tyson and 14-year-old Lesnar’s physiques. Moreover, he wrote in the caption, “Built Different.”

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Lesnar was seen in a red vest and yellow tracks. He looked extremely fit and athletic for a teenager his age. Another notable feature was his impressive arm and deltoid development.

However, the teenage Tyson was in a different league altogether. Tyson was literally the human definition of a tank and looked extremely intimidating. However, it is worth noting that he looked a lot older than an average 15-year-old.

Tyson had a rough childhood growing up in a violent neighborhood. And was introduced to the art of fighting at a very young age.

Fans share their thoughts on the photograph of Mike Tyson and Brock Lesnar

Fans were divided in opinion after seeing the photograph of Mike Tyson and Brock Lesnar as teenagers. They took to the comments to share their thoughts about the comparison.

A few comments were quick to point out that Tyson looked a lot older than a teenager. A user wrote, “Mike Tyson was born 30 years old.”

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Another user said, “Mike was born with a 45-year-old face lol.”

Similarly, a comment stated, “Mike looks like he done a few life sentences already lol.”

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Meanwhile, a few users spoke about how Tyson would fare in a fight against Lesnar.

A user took a diplomatic stance, saying, “Stupid question… Boxing Tyson murders Brock.. wrestling same shit Brock ruins Tyson.”

However, another commentator said, “Mike would kick brocks ass. Brock doesn’t know how to fight.”

Similarly, a user wrote, “Brock doesn’t like to get hit, street fight Mike takes his head off.”

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In the same vein, another comment said, “I’ll go with Mike since he was knocking out full-grown men at 13.”

While the comments were divided. There is no denying that both Tyson and Lesnar are legends in their own right. And their teenage years are a testament to the hard work they put in.

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Who do you think looked better as a teenager? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

 

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer for EssentiallySports. He started his career as an editorial cartoonist and holds a BFA degree with a specialization in Animated Filmmaking and Screenwriting from AISFM, Hyderabad. An avid lover of boxing history, Joshua believes his writing extends his lifelong adoration for combat sports.
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