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WATCH: Mike Tyson & Comedian Bill Maher Burst Into Laughter as the Boxing Legend Answers “Have You Ever Smelled the Tiger Fart?”

Published 05/09/2022, 7:30 PM EDT

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There have been many world champions in the sport of boxing, but Mike Tyson stands tall above the rest. Boxers before him were fond of luxury vehicles, branded clothes, jewelry, mansions, and throwing bashes. But Tyson was unique.

During the prime days of his career, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ petted big cats. Tigers petted by Tyson are a subject of talk because recently, the 55-year-old mentioned a few bizarre facts about them that made him and comedian, Bill Maher, burst into laughter.

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The former two-time heavyweight champion joined a famous show ‘Club Random with Bill Maher’, for an exclusive interview. While interacting, the pair shifted their subject of discussion to Tyson’s tigers.

Expecting an answer from the host, Mike Tyson put forth a hilarious question. He asked, “Have u ever smelled a tiger fart?”

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Certainly, the renowned comedian has no reply to that query, so Tyson elaborated. He told, “You got to evacuate. I went ahead of what fifteen thousand square? I gotta evacuate now. You gotta open everything cause people to blow everything out.”

Furthermore, Tyson agreed with Maher’s words. He said it was the worst thing because of the level of it [fart] and the extreme strench of it [fart].

What did Mike Tyson feed to his pet Tiger?

Mike Tyson spent $71,000 on a big cat instead of purchasing a luxury vehicle in 1992, while he was in jail. Later, when he was released from jail, He took proper care of them. According to Tyson, he was feeding them horse meat.

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He told Maher, “Yeah, they love horse meat and chicken.” 

It is unbelievable, but it is true. Tyson developed a strong bond with his special pet, Kenya. She weighed around 500 pounds. Tyson loved her. She was so close to Tyson that they both slept together in one room. She was with Tyson for about 16 years. Later, because of her age, Tyson gave up.

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What do you think of Tyson’s hilarious remark about Tigers and his petting experiences? Do you know which animal Tyson is petting now? Let us know in the comments below.

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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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Vibhanshu Kumar