“From Knockout Kings to Disbelief: Mike Tyson’s Emotional Reaction to Hopkins’ Fall”
The recent episode of Hotboxin’ brought forth a captivating conversation between Mike Tyson, Antonio Tarver, and DJ Whoo Kid, revolving around the highs and lows of boxing legends. As they delved into the past, Tyson found himself in disbelief as they revisited a knockout so devastating that it left him questioning his own past in the sport.
Antonio Tarver, known as ‘The Magic Man’, shared anecdotes from his career, particularly focusing on his encounter with Bernard Hopkins in 2006. Tarver recounted his defeat to Hopkins, which left him reeling from the loss of the IBO and Ring light heavyweight titles. As the trio reminisced, curiosity led them to explore footage of Hopkins’ final fight, a decision that would evoke a whirlwind of emotions for Tyson.
As the video played, Tyson, Tarver, and DJ Whoo Kid watched in astonishment as Hopkins, once a formidable force in the ring, found himself knocked out of the ring by Joe Smith Jr. The sight of Hopkins, a boxing icon, succumbing to defeat in such a dramatic fashion left Tyson grappling with the reality of his own past battles.
DJ Whoo Kid stated, “I like the way Bernard Hopkins the way he ended his sh*t; you saw his last fight where he got knocked out; he got knocked out the ring.”
Tyson, known for his raw power and dominance in the ring, couldn’t help but express disbelief at the sight before him. He reflected on his own journey in boxing, recognizing the highs and lows that come with the sport. Watching Hopkins, a fellow legend, meet such a fate served as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of boxing and the fleeting nature of success.
Tarver said, “Think Hopkins was fighting out of his weight class at that time, but the fact that he say he slipped, he say he slipped…” Soon the fight reached its climax, Whoo Kid asked Tyson, “Mike, is…you remembering these sh*ts, man?” The youngest heavyweight champion replied that he did. “Sometimes I can’t this sh*t look so crazy; I can’t believe I did this sh*t,” he said.
The conversation shifted to Hopkins’ legacy in the sport, with Tarver highlighting his remarkable achievements, including becoming the oldest person to win a boxing world championship at the age of 48. Despite his illustrious career, Hopkins’ final fight ended in a manner that few could have predicted, a testament to the unforgiving nature of the sport.
As the trio reflected on Hopkins’ career and ultimate defeat, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of reverence for the boxing legend. Hopkins’ resilience and determination throughout his career served as inspiration for many, including Tyson himself.
