IShowSpeed Asks Mike Tyson to Train Him at World Cup Final
Popular streamer IShowSpeed met boxing legend Mike Tyson during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and immediately asked the former heavyweight champion to train him.
The encounter took place in a backstage area at MetLife Stadium while Spain and Argentina remained locked in a scoreless contest. Tyson wore an Argentina jersey. Speed arrived in a custom multi-nation kit featuring patches from Spain, England, the United States and several other countries.
The two shared a warm greeting that quickly turned playful. They exchanged fist bumps and a hug as Speed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., made his request clear.
“I want you to train me, okay?” Speed said.
He followed up moments later. “I wanna become a fighter.”
Tyson responded with a smile and a short observation. “I see how you want to fight.”
Speed then stepped back and began shadowboxing in front of the group, throwing combinations while the room filled with laughter. Tyson watched and engaged throughout the lighthearted exchange.
The moment was captured on video and circulated widely after the match. Spain eventually defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on a goal by Ferran Torres, but the pre-result interaction between the streamer and the boxing icon became one of the more shared side stories from the final.
Speed has previously participated in influencer boxing exhibitions, including a charity sparring session with KSI. Tyson, long retired from competitive boxing, remains one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history and continues to appear at major events.
Their meeting highlighted the crossover appeal of the World Cup, which drew athletes and entertainers from multiple disciplines. Tyson’s presence in an Argentina jersey and Speed’s energetic approach created a brief, unscripted scene that mixed internet culture with boxing tradition.
The exchange ended with more handshakes and smiles as the group continued mingling. One onlooker could be heard calling out to Tyson in good spirits as the interaction wrapped up.
For Speed, the request to train under Tyson added another public expression of interest in combat sports. For Tyson, the moment offered a relaxed appearance at one of the year’s largest global sporting events.
Both men left the area without further formal commitments announced. Attention returns to the broader combat sports calendar, where established fighters continue preparing for upcoming bouts while crossover personalities keep finding new stages.
