‘Why don’t you beat this motherfucker’: The world of boxing will never forget the angry Mike Tyson kicked off live TV after an NSFW rant

Mike Tyson has had numerous offensive verbal encounters with the media over the years. “The Baddest Man on Earth” was savage during his boxing career. His story of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood without proper care left a permanent imprint on his character. faced with

So when he stepped into the limelight by becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history, he brought his knowledge from the streets. To him, the world was like his neighborhood where tough guys survived. Because of this, he has run into some controversy.

One of the clips that recently circulated on the internet reminded his fans of his old self.

What happened between Mike Tyson and the reporter that led to this?

In an interview with CNN before his fight with François Botha, the “worst man on earth” seemed rude to the interviewer. he asked, “Mike, François Botha, 6 to 1 underdog, any concerns?”

Tyson replied, “I don’t know anything about it. I don’t know anything about numbers. I know what I can do. Why don’t you kill this motherfucker?”

In a similar tone, Tyson continued to reply to the host. he simply asked: “Mike, why do you have to say that?”

This made Tyson even more angry. He said, “Well, I’m talking to you the way I want to talk to you. Having trouble powering down the station?” “Iron Mike” wasn’t in the mood to tone down, so the interviewer took a vacation.

Back then, Tyson vs. Bosa was a big event, and it was customary for boxing legends to cause this kind of chaos in pre-fight interviews. He came out with an intimidating stance and knocked Botha out in the fifth round.

What are your thoughts on Tyson’s interview? Do you think Tyson’s personality has changed since then? Let us know in the comments below.

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