“Why You Do Me Like That”: Mike Tyson Responds to SNL’s Oscars Bodyguard Joke

Published 03/13/2023, 1:41 AM EDT

Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers to step foot inside the ring. The raw performances he showcased inside the ring, and his eccentric personality, earned him the moniker, ‘The Baddest Man on The Planet’. It can even be said that Tyson is a true blue pop culture icon, who has spawned everything from action figures to video game characters/skins. With many fans trying to imitate the champ, it looks like Tyson found himself a worthy doppelganger in comedian Kenan Thompson.

Saturday Night Live has long been the mainstay for some of the finest primetime comedy sketches. The recent episode ahead of the 95th Academy Awards was no different. And saw the show mock the infamous slap incident from the previous Oscar Awards show. Notably, the background was a series of celebrity interviews with Access Hollywood‘s Oscars Red Carpet Show.

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In the sketch, comedians Marcello Hernandez and Heidi Gardner played the hosts Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos respectively. And went on to call Will Smith out for the incident. Moreover, they further detailed the security measures in place. Menounos said, “This year, to make sure nothing crazy happens. The Academy hired a new head of security: notoriously calm and sane person, Mike Tyson.”

On cue, Thompson proceeded to make an entrance masquerading as the legend. Furthermore, there is no denying that this ‘fake’ Tyson left viewers in splits.

Mike Tyson absolutely loves his doppelganger

Thompson quickly channeled Tyson and opened up about the security measures he adopted for the 95th Oscar Awards. He said, “This year, all the nominees have been given tasers. All the seat fillers have been given guns. And Jimmy Kimmel has been given a flamethrower.”

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Additionally, he also mentioned that Apple AirTags have been slipped into Smith’s pockets. He mentioned that this would allow him to regularly track his location. On the other hand, the real ‘Iron’ Mike was thoroughly elated to see Thompson’s depiction of him. In fact, he reshared a snippet of the same on Instagram. And hilariously said, “Hey @kenanthompson why you do me like that.”

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Indeed, this was a very typical reaction by Tyson, who is always a good sport. What are your thoughts on Thompson’s depiction of Tyson? Let us know 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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“Why You Do Me Like That”: Mike Tyson Responds to SNL’s Oscars Bodyguard Joke

Mike Tyson absolutely loves his doppelganger

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