Mike Tyson Floors MrBeast in Pre-Fight Demonstration

Lead Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson knocked YouTuber MrBeast to his knee with a crushing body punch during a boxing demo at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on September 13, promoting the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford card.

Nut Graf The unexpected sparring session underscored Tyson’s enduring power three decades after his prime and generated viral buzz ahead of one of boxing’s biggest events, highlighting the sport’s entertainment crossover appeal.

Demonstration Knockout Mike Tyson agreed to illustrate the force behind a world-class punch for MrBeast-real name Jimmy Donaldson-at a Riyadh Season promotional event.

Tyson, 59, delivered a left hook to MrBeast’s midsection, flooring the unprepared YouTuber in front of a live audience.
Donaldson, boasting over 435 million YouTube subscribers, gasped for air as Tyson supported him to his feet.

Audience Reaction Spectators at Allegiant Stadium reacted with audible gasps and laughter as MrBeast struggled to stand. Saudi sports official Turki Alalshikh, on hand to celebrate the upcoming fight, joined Tyson in encouraging Donaldson.

Purpose of the Stunt

Build anticipation: The demo served as a teaser for the Canelo vs. Crawford bout, set to air later that evening.
Cross-promotion: Leveraged MrBeast’s massive online following to attract non-traditional boxing fans.
Riyadh Season tie-in: Part of the entertainment lineup supporting Saudi Arabia’s emerging sports and culture festival.

Looking Ahead MrBeast urged fans to tune in for the main event, quipping that viewers “need to see what happens next” after surviving Tyson’s punch. The stunt’s viral footage is expected to drive significant online viewership for both Tyson’s exhibition highlights and the headlining championship fight.