MIKE TYSON has opened up on his viral meeting with Hasbulla – admitting he thought the social media sensation was a baby.
Hasbulla – who has a form of dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency – was a guest on the boxing legend’s podcast in 2023.
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And he picked up the TikToker, cradling him like a baby and even nibbling his ear – but little did Tyson know that Hasbulla is actually an adult.
He told boxing great Andre Ward: “I thought it was a baby! And then he started punching me…that’s how I am with children.
“I was hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all!”
Hasbulla, 22, has shot to fame for his viral videos online amassing eight million followers on Instagram.
Tyson spoke to unbeaten ex-world champion Ward ahead of his fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15.
The controversial clash has been widely slammed for the 30-YEAR age gap with Tyson returning after nearly two decades out.
But Tyson said: “I don’t think I’m 58.
“Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young n****** in the gym, and they’re bashing me them big strong mother*******, and I’m bashing them back.
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“He’s supposed to be the young guy, I’m supposed to be the old man, he’s going to run all…night? I think he should try it.
“He’s a younger man, he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me.
“Listen, you can’t compare me with other people my age because other people my age haven’t been training as long, consistently as me.
“I’m just a different species of human being, I think because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around and do nothing.
“It’s going to be a wonderful evening, the city of Dallas is going to be entertained.”
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