Mike Tyson's crude attempt to flirt with Rosie Perez led to an unexpected friendship, according to a new book. The surprising revelation comes from Mark Kriegel's "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson."
The book details an encounter between the former heavyweight champion and the hard-nosed movie star. Tyson, known for his rough upbringing and reputation as a "stone-cold killer" to his fans, approached Perez with a line that would make most people cringe.
"Damn, Wosie. You got a biscuit booty. Love to pour gravy all over that."
Perez, a boxing fanatic herself, didn't take kindly to Tyson's crude approach. She told him to "shut up," causing the boxer to slump over in sadness. But the story didn't end there. The two ended up hugging it out, marking the beginning of a friendship that continues to this day.
Their bond, it turns out, was built on shared experiences of childhood trauma. Perez explained their connection:
"Game recognizes game? Well, damage recognizes damage."
Tyson's legacy as a boxer remains undying, with fans still viewing him as a one-of-a-kind personality. Since retiring from the ring, he's appeared in movies and launched a cannabis company.
Last year, Tyson participated in a celebrity boxing match with Jake Paul. The event left many fans disappointed, viewing it as a sad spectacle that exposed celebrity boxing as a sham.
Despite his wild past and controversial moments, Tyson continues to captivate public interest. His unlikely friendship with Perez shows a different side to the man once known as the "baddest" in the boxing world.
