Dear Champ:
You looked mean, Mike. All black. That badass strut to the ring. The stare of fury … maybe even a little crazy like in the old days.
We waited, too. For that one punch. In the first or second round. Like so many times before.
But it never came, you lost, and now Jake Paul can always say he defeated the great “Iron Mike” Tyson. And that sucks. Sure, it would have been cool if the old guy whipped the younger, sassier guy’s ass, but it was difficult to watch a legend tarnish their legacy instead.
And then you say, “I don’t know. It depends” when asked if you will ever fight again. Please, Mike. No more.
OK, honest? OK – some tough love here – you didn’t look like you belonged in that ring. Listen man, you’re in incredible shape FOR SOMEONE WHO IS 58 YEARS OLD, but we don’t wish to watch you get hurt.
You’re the champ, Mike. Stay great in the movies instead.
Sincerely,
Your Fans
