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

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

More than a year later, Tyson admitted that he mistook Hasbulla for a boy, not realizing that he had a form of dwarfism that prevented his growth to 3 feet 3 inches.

“I thought it was a baby,” Tyson told Andre Ward on The art of guard podcast.

‘I didn’t know. He was hitting me. I don’t know, man. That’s how I am with children. I was hugging this boy. “He’s like 26 years old,” he added. ‘No no. I didn’t know.’

Mike Tyson Admitted Not Knowing Hasbulla Is an Adult During Viral Interaction

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

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

Iron Mike, however, fought in an exhibition against legend Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. On the same card, Paul scored a knockout over a much smaller opponent, former NBA star Nate Robinson.

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

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

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

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

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