There was a heavyweight showdown at the 50-yard line ahead of Sunday’s Cowboys-Saints game, as two sports legends, Tom Brady and Mike Tyson, shared a memorable moment before the kickoff. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, and Tyson, the iconic former boxing champion, shook hands and embraced over the Dallas Cowboys’ star at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Brady, who was there to call his second NFL game as a Fox analyst, looked relaxed as he chatted with Tyson. The pair were joined by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Saints owner Gayle Benson, forming a star-studded group that caught the attention of onlookers.
In a lighthearted exchange, Brady took the opportunity to poke fun at Tyson about his upcoming fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. “Are you a little scared?” Brady, 47, jokingly asked the 58-year-old boxing legend. Tyson, laughing, replied, “I should be,” showing that even with all his experience, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor.
After some more friendly banter and a quick photo op, Tyson slipped into a No. 11 Cowboys jersey, repping star linebacker Micah Parsons. He then met up with Jake Paul, who was also attending the game, fueling excitement for their upcoming bout.
Tyson and Paul are set to face off on Friday, November 15, at AT&T Stadium, a match highly anticipated by boxing fans and the general public alike. Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight had to be postponed when Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight, leading to the delay.
At the time, Tyson reassured fans that he would come back stronger than ever. “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon,” Tyson said in a statement. In true Tyson fashion, he threw in a warning for Paul: “Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end, you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”
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Meanwhile, Tom Brady was preparing for his second appearance in the Fox broadcast booth, alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt. Brady made his long-awaited debut as a broadcaster just last week during the Cowboys’ season opener against the Browns, which drew significant attention.
Brady, who signed a massive 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox in 2022, is slowly settling into his new role. His analysis and insight as one of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks add a unique perspective to the broadcasts, though fans are still getting used to seeing him in the booth instead of on the field.
As Brady continues to build his post-playing career in the broadcast world, his interactions with fellow legends like Tyson show that he’s still deeply connected to the sports world—whether on the football field or in a boxing ring.
With Tyson’s upcoming fight and Brady’s new journey as a commentator, both icons are proving that even in new roles, they remain at the top of their games.
