Throughout his illustrious boxing career, Mike Tyson became synonymous with his iconic all-black fight kit.
Consisting of black shorts and black shoes. From his early days as the youngest world heavyweight champion at just 20 years old to his legendary bouts against the likes of Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis, Tyson’s menacing presence in the ring was accentuated by his sleek, all-black attire.
In an episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the former world champion revealed the reasoning behind his choice of attire.
Responding to Katt Williams’ admiration for Tyson’s aura, the boxing legend explained that he always wore black because it conveyed a sense of ominous power.
In a nod to his iconic past, Tyson donned black trunks for his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
And as he prepares to face Jake Paul in his upcoming exhibition match, Tyson could once again sport the all-black look that has become synonymous with his legendary status.
The exhibition, scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is set to be aired on Netflix, promising fans another glimpse of Tyson’s imposing presence in the ring.