Mike Tyson unleashes 'Iron Mike', threatens to feed pigeon gifted by Jake Paul to "falcon"
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson recently sat down for a face-to-face interview ahead of their upcoming boxing showdown on Nov. 15. The two fighters discussed their highly anticipated match along with several other topics in what turned out to be a surprisingly respectful conversation.
During the sitdown, 'The Problem Child' gifted the boxing legend a Southeast Asian pigeon, paying tribute to Tyson's love for the feathered birds. Tyson thanked Paul as he brought the pigeon cage up to the table.
Tyson looked at the bird in confusion at first, but quickly switched to his classic "Iron Mike" persona by delivering a sharp response:
"Thank you very much... It looks like a low budget pedigree. I’ll feed him to my falcon."
Watch Mike Tyson respond after receiving a gift from Jake Paul below:
How a pigeon caused Mike Tyson's first fight?
Jake Paul's gift of the pigeon to Mike Tyson was a callback to the former heavyweight champion's past. Tyson's love for his feathered friends has been well documented over the years. However, petting pigeons wasn't just his hobby; it played an important role in 'Iron Mike's' early life and even led to his first fight.
Tyson grew up in a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. The boxing legend had a passion for raising pigeons, which were an escape for him from the rough street life and the bullying he faced as a kid.
The turning point came when a bully stole one of his pigeons and then brutally killed the bird when confronted by the young Tyson. Then, Tyson retaliated and threw his first punch when his friends urged him to.
The altercation was a pivotal moment for the former heavyweight boxing champion. This marked the starting point of his fighting journey and showed him that he had the power to stand up for himself. This made him realize his strength and paved the way for an illustrious boxing career.
Watch Mike Tyson discuss how a pigeon caused his first fight below: