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NEW YORK – JANUARY 22: (FILE PHOTO) Boxer Mike Tyson, bleeding from the forehead, yells at reporters at a news conference announcing the upcoming Las Vegas fight between Tyson and heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis January 22, 2002 in New York, NY. Tyson was arrested after a brawl with two men outside a Brooklyn hotel June 21, 2003 in New York City. He has been charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Tyson, said to have amassed a $300 million fortune, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection August 1, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK – JANUARY 22: (FILE PHOTO) Boxer Mike Tyson, bleeding from the forehead, yells at reporters at a news conference announcing the upcoming Las Vegas fight between Tyson and heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis January 22, 2002 in New York, NY. Tyson was arrested after a brawl with two men outside a Brooklyn hotel June 21, 2003 in New York City. He has been charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Tyson, said to have amassed a $300 million fortune, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection August 1, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
YouTuber turned boxer KSI is gearing up for his highly anticipated match against English entrepreneur Joe Fournier, set to take place on May 13, 2023. ‘The ‘Nightmare’ will return to the ring after three months, last beating Faze Temprr back in January. This match will be his 7th fight in the squared circle and he will look to leave no stone unturned as he prepares for the fight.
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Moreover, the British Youtuber even tried to mimic the workouts of one of the most ferocious boxers ever, Mike Tyson. In a recent open workout ahead of the fight, KSI can be seen imitating one of Tyson’s neck training regimes. The exercises included the infamous neck bridges that Iron Mike used to get a thick and strong neck measuring around 20 inches.
KSI's neck training routine is pretty intense 😳
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— IFL TV (@IFLTV) May 10, 2023
KSI’s rigorous training and commitment to his craft have earned him respect from fans and spectators alike. However, while his training regimen may be similar to Tyson’s, some fans pointed out that it was far from the real thing. In addition, the fans were also quick to jump on and give their thoughts on KSI channelizing his inner ‘Iron Mike’.
Fans react to KSI channelizing his inner Mike Tyson
A user named Dave Berry mocked KSI’s large forehead which has been a subject of ridicule for the YouTuber.
Would explain why his forehead is now a five head
— Dave Berry (@DavidKegga) May 10, 2023
Another user claimed that KSI wasn’t doing the bridges the right way.
Hmmm…he's doing it wrong though😳
— London Boy (@MenageW) May 10, 2023
A user named Tommy Gunn had a hard time trying not to laugh after watching this video.
Imagine watching that trying to keep a straight face 😐
— Tommy Gunn (@TommyGuncars) May 10, 2023
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However, a user revealed that the gym KSI trains in uses these exercises, thus prompting him to do the same.
He trains at London Shootfighters with Derek Chisora, Michael Venom Page and they are known for exercises like these
— WildoWanis🐐🐐 (@wa68411896) May 10, 2023
Lastly, a user named Paul Holman claimed that having a good neck routine does not make one a good boxer.
Neck routine doesn’t make you a fighter
— paul holman (@paulholman19) May 10, 2023
The fans were quick to poke fun at KSI’s training routine ahead of his next fight. Will his current training techniques and rigorous regimen come in handy? Only time will tell. As the date of the match draws nearer, all eyes will be on the British YouTuber as he prepares to enter the ring.
What did you think about KSI trying to imitate Mike Tyson’s neck routine? Let us know in the comments.
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