Renowned Designer Jeff Hamilton Details His Interactions With Mike Tyson; Debunks ‘Baddest Man Image’

Published 04/03/2022, 10:51 PM EDT

The iconic designer Jeff Hamilton, known more famously for designing NBA jackets, shared his thoughts on one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all times, Mike Tyson. The 66-year-old claimed that he never met a figure like ‘Iron’ Mike.

Notably, the two-time former heavyweight division champ Mike Tyson has reigned in the heart of people through his sensational character arch. However, his controversies outside the ring mingled with the intimidating aura inside the ring, labeling him as ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’.

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But the words of Hamilton reflected a totally different image of the power puncher. Interestingly, he debunked ‘The Baddest Man’ image of the youngest champion ever and presented him as an adorable celebrity.

Jeff Hamilton said, “Mike Tyson for me the greatest celebrity and the greatest person I’ve ever met as far as an icon. The most beautiful human being, the smartest man, very smart loving, affectionate honorable.”

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Furthermore, he added what he felt when he met ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’. He said, “You know one of the other guys and again I met him a few hundred times with him and I had dinner and lunches and traveled but my heart still pops out of my chest with him. He’s like one of the two or three guys I told you that is very special to me, so he’s.”

What was the Limited edition of Jeff Hamilton jackets designed on the theme of Mike Tyson?

In a tribute to the one and only Mike Tyson, Jeff Hamilton designed a masterpiece leather jacket in limited numbers. Interestingly, the heavyweight icon was the major focus of every piece.

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The intricate details embedded on Jackets were Tyson’s name, boxing gloves, and many more ring terms. Notably, designed in the 90s, these pieces never landed in the market for sale because of conflict.

However, Jeff Hamilton left that project and dealt with a new one.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.

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Ajinkya Aswale

Renowned Designer Jeff Hamilton Details His Interactions With Mike Tyson; Debunks ‘Baddest Man Image’

What was the Limited edition of Jeff Hamilton jackets designed on the theme of Mike Tyson?

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