Mike Tyson’s tendency to act on instinct took a humorous turn when he mistookHasbulla Magomedov, a 22-year-old internet personality, for a toddler.
During a guest appearance on Tyson’sHotboxin’podcast, Hasbulla—who stands just over three feet tall due to a growth hormone deficiency—had a playful encounter with the boxing legend that quickly went viral.
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Fans were quick to react, lighting up social media with their amusement.
“The way Mike picked up Hasbulla and cradled him is going to be internet history!” one exclaimed while another wrote, “The way Mike cradled him not knowing he’s a grown man was hilarious!”
“It’s like Mike’s brain refuses to process that this is a smallMAN not a toddler,” another wrote. “He straight up nuzzling that man’s neck and giving him kisses.”
The playful encounter on theHotboxin’podcast went viral as Mike nearly cradled the 22-year-old internet sensation
One said, “The fact that hasbulla doesn’t like anyone picking him up or treating him like a kid but let Mike full on cradle and tickle him. love this.”
A year after theviralmoment took place in March 2023, theboxing iconadmitted he had no idea that his podcast guest was a content creator in his 20s.
“It’s like Mike’s brain refuses to process that this is a small MAN not a toddler,” a social media user said about the viral interaction
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“I didn’t know. He was punching me. I don’t know, man,” he went on to say. “That’s how I am with children.”
“I was hugging on this guy. He’s like 26 years old. No, no. I did not know,” he added.
Hasbulla, who has 7.8 million followers on Instagram, is currently 22 years old. The Russian internet personality was born withgrowth hormone deficiencyordwarfism. His charisma and comedic antics have made him a beloved figure in social media culture.
Iron Mike is currentlygearing up to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paulin the ring.
Thehighly anticipated matchis set for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking Netflix’s first live boxing event.
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