Mike Tyson just delivered one of the most awkward, head-scratching moments of the ESPYs. He was on stage with Jake Paul and DJ Khaled to present the award for best single-game performance, and things got wild when Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was announced as the winner. Ohtani snagged the award for an absolutely insane NLCS outing where he not only started on the mound and struck out 10 Milwaukee Brewers, but also blasted three home runs at the plate. Seriously, that's a performance with a strong case for the best individual game in baseball history.
Tyson's Wild Reaction to Ohtani's Win
When Tyson opened the envelope to read Ohtani's name, he started with a "Check this out," then gave it his best shot at pronouncing it, getting pretty close. But that wasn't the moment that set social media on fire. Jake Paul then announced that Ohtani couldn't be there, referring to him as "he" and "him," which, you know, is totally normal. What happened next, though? Absolutely classic Mike Tyson."Shohei is a Guy?" And The Internet Noticed
Tyson turned to Paul and quietly, but clearly enough for the microphone to pick it up, asked, "Shohei is a guy?" Yeah, you read that right. "Shohei is a guy?" It's tough to spin those words into anything else, and honestly, the clip instantly went viral. People are getting a huge kick out of it. We gotta give Tyson a pass, he probably isn't the most avid MLB fan and he spent a lot of his life in the ring. But man, that moment? It's gonna live on the internet forever, for real.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.