Mike Tyson makes bizarre confession about viral star Hasbulla before fight against Jake Paul

Mike Tyson recalled a viral clip between him and internet sensation Hasbulla Magomedov from March 2023 and admitted his guilt in the hilarious mix-up.

During an appearance on his Hotboxin podcast, Tyson had the 22-year-old throw punches at him while showing off his signature rocking move. However, things took a strange turn when the legendary boxer grabbed the social media star and began playfully nibbling on his ear – making the Dagestani uncomfortable.

Over a year later, Tyson admitted that he had confused Hasbulla as a child, not knowing that he suffered from a form of dwarfism that stunted his growth at 90 centimeters tall.

“I thought it was a baby,” Tyson told Andre Ward on The Art Of Ward podcast.

“I didn't know. He hit me. I don't know, man. That's how I am with children. I hugged this guy. “He’s about 26 years old,” he added. “No no. I didn't know.'

Mike Tyson admitted during a viral interaction that he didn't know Hasbulla was an adult

Tyson grabbed the Dagestani social media star and jokingly nibbled on his ear on Hotboxin

Tyson will face YouTube star and former boxer Jake Paul in Netflix's first live boxing event on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds and will be Tyson's first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.

However, Iron Mike fought fellow legendary Roy Jones Jr. in a duel in November 2020. On the same card, Paul scored a knockout against a much smaller opponent, former NBA star Nate Robinson.

Tyson's fight against Paul, 30 years his junior, was originally scheduled for July 20th. However, an ulcer outbreak in May forced Tyson to pause his training as both sides agreed to push back the fight date.

Paul holds a 10-1 record with wins over former MMA stars such as Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva and Mike Perry.

Tyson will fight Jake Paul on November 15th, after the fight was originally scheduled for July 20th

Paul holds a 10-1 record with wins over Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Ben Askren and Mike Perry

His only loss came in a decision against Tommy Fury in February 2023. Paul also signed an MMA contract with the PFL (Professional Fighters League), but has yet to step foot in the cage.

Tyson holds a professional boxing record of 50-6-2 (WL-NC) with 44 knockouts. The New York native was the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.

Hasbulla skyrocketed to stardom in 2021 and has remained relevant ever since. He is known for his social media videos and became a fixture at UFC events due to his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov's camp.