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WATCH: “I’m Scared” – Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Makes Teen Gamers Sweat in This Legendary Nintendo Classic

Published 09/03/2022, 9:15 AM EDT

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Mike Tyson is a renowned figure in the world of boxing and is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Thanks to his unmatched popularity, the former American boxer even made a gaming debut in the past in a classic Nintendo game.

Nintendo’s retro offering, Mike Tyson’s Punch Out! is one title that has impressed tons of gaming enthusiasts in recent years with its interface and design. However, it’s also seen as one of the difficult games to beat as well. This fact was proven again when a group of teenage gamers decided to go for this old NES hit only to see themselves get thrashed by Mike Tyson.

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Mike Tyson beats teen gamers with his invincible moves in Nintendo’s Punch-Out!

Popular YouTube channel REACT keeps uploading interesting clips of different gamers trying some of the most iconic titles. More than seven years ago, a video was uploaded on the channel showcasing some teenagers trying out Mike Tyson‘s Punch-Out! for the first time. Little did they know that they were about to witness a terrifying experience of their lives.

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Given the fact that the Nintendo Entertainment System title was a retro game, some of the teens assumed it to offer an average to a mediocre level of experience. Simply put, they were seeing themselves as champions already before entering the final round. Because this was the match, that was the toughest one for them.

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In the last battle, they had to go through Mike Tyson, who was facing them in his full glory. Once they began fighting him in the virtual ring, most of them realized that it was a mistake to take this Nintendo game lightly.

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They were thrashed by Mike Tyson with just a single punch from the legend, making them sweat. One of the players even screamed out “I am scared” after she couldn’t beat the boxer at all.

Meanwhile, the teens were left disappointed in the end as they lost to the boxer despite trying out all the tricks and moves. Simply put, Mike was just too good to beat.

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What are your thoughts on this story? Have you ever tried to play this Nintendo game in your life? Let us know in the comments.

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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