The sight of Mike Tyson’s bare backside was certainly one of the standout moments from the fight.
While the boxing match between the iconic Mike Tyson and the controversial Jake Paul has long concluded, fans continue to talk about a particularly memorable moment that took place even before the two stepped into the ring.
As part of the usual pre-fight routine, both fighters conducted interviews in their respective locker rooms, but Tyson’s interview ended in an unexpectedly cheeky manner.
Tyson was speaking to one of the event’s hosts just before a preliminary fight featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
After finishing his thoughts on the evening’s showdown, Tyson turned around, revealing quite a bit more than anticipated.
Many viewers experienced a moment of buffering on their Netflix streams, only to be greeted by the unexpected sight of Tyson’s posterior. A video also captured Jake Paul’s reaction to the incident, showing that he was just as surprised as everyone else.
Footage from Paul’s locker room revealed him watching Tyson’s interview on a screen. Spotting the unexpected reveal, he pointed at it and exclaimed, “what the f***,” before turning away and shaking his head as he interacted with his team.
On Twitter, one user remarked, “Everybody had that same reaction loooool, cause nobody was expecting that when the camera zoomed out.”
Another added, “Wow you know you’ve done something stupid when @jakepaul is shaking his head in disbelief.”
A third noted, “Bro was trying so hard to lock in on the fight but wanted to laugh so bad too.”
Someone else chimed in: “That’s what ya get when u don’t care enough to cover ur ass cheeks on live television tho lol…”
Tyson appeared unfazed by the incident and has not addressed it publicly.
This isn’t the first time the renowned boxer has caught the public’s attention with his actions.
In fact, Tyson also generated buzz by announcing plans to get a new face tattoo following his fight with Paul.
Speaking to The New York Post on the day of the fight, Tyson said, “I’m thinking about some tattoos. I think I just want to do my face, my whole face.”
Tyson, who already sports a distinctive tattoo around his left eye and cheek, originally got in 2003, hinted at adding more to his collection.
When queried about the design for his next facial tattoo, Tyson teased, “I’m not going to tell you, but it’s going to be interesting.”