Overview

• The punch occurred September 13 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium before the main card, with the 59-year-old former champion delivering a left hook to MrBeast’s body that left him doubled over.
• MrBeast said on camera he would take a punch to raise awareness for the event, and video of the moment quickly amassed millions of views on TikTok and other platforms.
• Tyson was wearing a mitt on his left hand for the segment and was quoted as saying he did not use full power, according to multiple reports.
• Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh was on hand for the stunt, which tapped celebrity guests to court younger audiences, and MrBeast later returned to ringside appearing OK.
• The card streamed on Netflix, and later that night Terence Crawford beat Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision; Tyson remains linked to future exhibitions, including an announced Mayweather bout targeted for 2026.