Mike Tyson is a ‘unicorn’ and ‘turns into a ballerina’ when he enters the ring, claims former trainer – as he tries to ease fans’ concerns after bizarre clip of 57-year-old performing to run went viral
- Tyson’s running form in viral video has some boxing fans worried
- But former Tyson trainer says 57-year-old is dedicated to training
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A bizarre viral moment from boxer Mike Tyson has sparked concern among his fans as he prepares for a fight against Jake Paul in a few months.
Tyson’s running form in a video titled “I’m Coming For You” has some concerned about the former heavyweight champion’s health and fitness.
But the boxer’s former trainer, Brad Rowe, told USA Today Sports there was no need to fear for Tyson’s health.
“Mike is a unicorn,” Rowe said. “He is stiff and uncoordinated in many aspects of training.
“When he enters the ring, he transforms into a ballerina. It’s inexplicable.
Mike Tyson’s running form in viral video has some boxing fans worried about his health
But a former trainer says Tyson is in great shape and dedicated to training properly.
Rowe recalled the start of the boxer’s training program leading up to his 2020 fight with Roy Jones Jr.
The trainer said he was concerned that Tyson might injure his hamstring due to the intensity of his exercises.
“The first day he said, ‘No, fuck you. I’m sprinting,” Rowe recalled. “So I was like, ‘All right. Let’s pray there are no injuries today.’
He continued: “We would go to this tennis court and he would like to jog around the corners and sprint down the straights and I was like I don’t want him to do that.
“Because especially with someone older, an athlete like that, who’s not used to that explosive moment.”
Tyson is training for a match against Jake Paul on July 20, his first competitive match in some time.
Before the fight, Tyson had apparently been focused on growing his cannabis business – while subtly destroying boxing these days.
Former heavyweight Tyson, 57, is set to fight Jake Paul on July 20.
In an exclusive interview with the New York Post in 2022, Tyson revealed that shady boxing business dealings surrounded his problem with the sport.
“The problem with boxing is that everything is never on the table,” Tyson exclaimed, slamming his hands on the table.
“There are always things under the table. Until we get rid of this problem, boxing will always be a disaster and only the elites will make money.
