How Mike Tyson Trained His Neck At 18

In this striking training clip, Mike Tyson—just 18 years old at the time—shows off the brutal neck exercise that helped build his legendary 20-inch neck. The video highlights Tyson powering through intense, old-school neck work that looks extreme even by today’s standards, reinforcing how his physical dominance was forged long before he became heavyweight champion. It’s a raw glimpse into the relentless training that made Tyson one of the most feared fighters in boxing history.

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At 18 years old, Mike Tyson had a 20 inch neck. Here is one of his brutal neck exercises pic.twitter.com/mFvFu4qauP

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