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Boxing legend Mike Tyson is very familiar with using his hands to inflict the maximum damage on his opponents. However, it seems that the former heavyweight champion also has a decent throw. Tyson has never been one to shy away from PR events, so it was no surprise when he threw an opening pitch of a baseball match.
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Back in 2014, Tyson threw the first pitch at PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates to promote a boxing match. Moreover, this was a highly entertaining showing as ‘Iron Mike’ successfully found the strike zone, but lacked some speed and accuracy with his pitch. This led the fans to react to his awkward throw.
Fans react to Mike Tyson throwing the first pitch at PNC Park
One fan stated that the throw had a good action which could be very deceiving for the hitter.
Helluva changeup. Good arm action. Very deceiving to the hitter.
— FriendsOtheBridge (@crosshimoffthen) December 13, 2022
Another fan pointed out the altitude of the ball as Tyson threw it like a breaking ball.
His edibles+whatever shrooms he’s on, creates a brand new pitch. Amazing.
— The knights who say… (@tictacsir) December 14, 2022
One fan claimed that Tyson can definitely pitch with his short arm delivery and pitch.
Short arm delivery and splitter grip. Mike Tyson can definitely deal some
— PMTX (@araitatsuya) December 13, 2022
However, one fan hilariously stated that he would have missed twice by Tyson’s action alone.
I would have swung and missed twice on that arm action alone.
— Aaron Walker (@AWalkBAYBAY) December 14, 2022
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One fan claimed that ‘Kid Dynamite’ brought down the hammer with this pitch.
Say what you will but Mike brought the hammer!!! https://t.co/jyYcOo69Pm
— James Rajacich (@JamesRajacich) December 14, 2022
Lastly, one fan stated that he would rather face Tyson’s ball than his punches any day of the week.
Much rather face his breaking ball than his fists breaking my face.
— ⚾️HornBallFanatic⚾️ (@HornBallFanatic) December 13, 2022
The fans had mixed opinions about this pitch, with some claiming that it was a decent throw, while others feel that it was not among the best. However, Tyson certainly knows how to captivate audiences with anything he does, including a ceremonial throw at a baseball game.
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Tyson pulls out his ultimate move on Tony Sanchez
After the pitch Tyson did the unexpected, pulling out the most infamous move he ever did. Back in 1997, in the second bout between Iron Mike and Evander Holyfield, the former bit the latter’s ear and threw the bit in the ring. To this day, this is considered to be the most notorious moment in boxing history.

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Mike Tyson at arrivals for Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors Event, Taglyan Complex, Los Angeles, CA October 25, 2016. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection
However, Tyson tried to replicate this on former Pirates player Tony Sanchez. After throwing his pitch Tyson ran up to the Sanchez and pretended to bite his ear off. This was a moment only Tyson could recreate as he tried to entertain fans even after the ceremonial pitch.
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What did you think about Tyson’s throw? Let us know in the comments.
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