Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs put on a show in Brownsville, New York, staging a playful boxing match right on the sidewalk. The two heavyweight champs, both from the gritty Brooklyn neighborhood, gave onlookers a surreal moment to remember.
Tyson stripped off his shirt and started bouncing on his toes, looking like he'd stepped right out of 1988. Briggs egged him on, shouting his famous catchphrase:
"Let's go champ!"
The crowd couldn't believe their eyes. People whipped out their phones, not wanting to miss a second of this unexpected spectacle.
Though the video's not new, it's got fans buzzing all over again. It's a reminder of the shared history between these two fighters and shows that boxing's not always about rivalry – sometimes it's about respect and having a good time.
Tyson, with his 50 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses, became the youngest heavyweight champ ever at just 20 years old. These days, he's keeping busy with his podcast "Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson," running a cannabis brand, and doing exhibition matches. But in this video, he jumped right back into character the moment his shirt came off.
Briggs brought his own impressive record to the sidewalk – 60 wins (53 by KO), 6 losses, and 1 draw. He's held the lineal heavyweight title and grabbed the WBO heavyweight championship too. Now, he's all about motivation and media, but he brought that same energy to this impromptu performance.
Fans loved seeing that vintage "Cannon" energy from Briggs. The whole thing's got people wondering what a match between these two might have looked like in their prime.
This little street fight wasn't just about throwing punches. It was a moment full of nostalgia, humor, and heart – a perfect snapshot of the bond between two boxing greats who came up from the same tough streets.
