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Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA player, recently addressed his fans with an interesting inquiry. “Would you fight Mike Tyson for 10 million?” Though the potential situation generated a lot of discussion, Arenas himself soon said that he wouldn’t dare enter the ring with the legendary boxer, even if he received a lot of monetary compensation.

Gilbert Arenas’ choice to back down from Mike Tyson’s $10 million offer is a subject constantly being discussed on social media. It acts like an illustration of the widespread distribution of fear in sports, where even the strongest performers can hesitate to take a risk and change their comfort zone.

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Gilbert Arenas’ conversation: The $10 million boxing match

Arenas had a fictitious discussion on Twitter about taking on Mike Tyson in a boxing match for an incredible $10 million. Arenas stated that he wouldn’t consider the offer, citing fear as the reason for his retreat, even though many could view it as a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

The X handle of “Gilbert Arenas- @GilsArenaShow” shared their thoughts expressing, “You fight Mike Tyson for 10 million? Hell, yeah. Underdog. Underdog. 10 million heard the man. How long? Gil’s punch out. Just get hit once and go down. Oh, he ain’t got no choice. That’s gonna be the plan. Looking like Martin out there that ain’t going to be the plan that is gonna happen. That’s the plan. Just going to happen. yeah. You going in there with the plan. But ain’t nobody tell Mike, it’s the same outcome.” In the clip, Gil is visibly nervous and declines immediately.

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Emphasizing the Difficulty of Challenging Mike Tyson

Arenas has a record of being courageous when playing basketball, but his hesitation to take on Tyson highlights the formidable aura that surrounds the former heavyweight champion. Even seasoned competitors can experience true fear when faced with an opponent as fearsome as Mike Tyson, as seen by Arenas’ reluctance. While some sportsmen are thrilled by the opportunity to prove themselves against a legend like Tyson, others find it unsettling.

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Reflecting on his career and the possibility of facing Mike Tyson, Arenas responded, “No, I’m not. Getting hit in the ribs. Not you gone get hit in the face.” Even though he had won championships in the past, Arenas acknowledged his concern by saying, “So you gonna go face first, face first the first ever Gil’s punch out.” The true worry that even experienced competitors might have when faced with such a tough endeavor is highlighted by his open revelation.

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