Mike Tyson is a ‘unicorn’ and ‘turns into a ballerina’ when he enters the boxing ring, claims ex-trainer – as he tries to quell fans’ concerns after bizarre clip of 57-year-old running went viral
- Tyson’s running form in the viral video had some boxing fans concerned
- But a former Tyson trainer says the 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’ time.
Tyson’s running form in a video titled ‘I’m Coming for You’ left some concerned about the health and physical shape the former heavyweight champion is currently in.
But the boxer’s ex-trainer, Brad Rowe, spoke up USA Today Sports that there is no reason to fear for Tyson’s health.
“Mike is a unicorn,” Rowe said. ‘He is stiff and uncoordinated in so many aspects of training.
“When he enters the ring, he turns into a ballerina. It’s inexplicable.’
Mike Tyson’s running form in a viral video has some boxing fans concerned about his health
But a former trainer says Tyson is in great shape and committed to good training
Rowe recalled the beginning of the boxer’s training regimen leading up to his 2020 fight with Roy Jones Jr.
The trainer said he was concerned that Tyson would hurt his hamstring due to the intensity of his training.
“Day 1 he said, ‘No, f–k you. I’m sprinting,'” Rowe recalled. “So I was like, ‘Okay. Let us pray today for no injuries.”
He continued, “We went to this tennis court and he would like to jog around the corners and sprint down the straights, and I didn’t want him to do it.
‘Because especially for someone older, such an athlete, they are not used to that explosive moment.’
Tyson is training for a bout against Jake Paul on July 20, his first competitive bout in some time.
Before the fight, Tyson was seemingly focused on growing his cannabis business, while these days he was subtly trashing boxing.
The 57-year-old former heavyweight Tyson will fight Jake Paul on July 20
In an exclusive interview with The New York Post in 2022, Tyson revealed that shady business dealings in boxing surrounded his problem with the sport.
“The problem with boxing is that everything is never on the table,” Tyson exclaimed as he slammed his hands on the table.
‘There’s always something under the table. Until we get rid of that problem, boxing will always be a mess and only the elites will make money.”