Chapter 6: Chapter 6: The Viral Moment
Chapter 6: The Viral Moment
The next morning, Malik woke up to the usual sounds of his phone buzzing on the nightstand. At first, he thought it was just another notification from one of his social media accounts. But as he glanced at the screen, his heart skipped a beat.
The notification wasn't just from one account — it was from every platform.
Instagram. Twitter. TikTok. Snapchat. All of them were flooded with the same clip.
The video had gone viral.
It was a short clip, only about twenty seconds long, but it was enough to get the internet talking. A grainy shot from the corner of the gym, captured by someone who had been filming the workout. Malik's fluid movements, his near-perfect dodges and counters, his speed and power… it all had been caught in real-time, completely unedited. The caption on the video simply read: "Is this Mike Tyson's son?"
And now, everyone knew.
The video was a sensation. Comments flooded in, with people marveling at Malik's natural boxing ability. They didn't know who he was at first, but they were quick to speculate. Some thought he was just a talented young boxer in his own right, while others immediately recognized the famous figure standing in the background — none other than the legendary Mike Tyson himself.
"Is this his son?!" one comment read, the words almost like an echo of every other question in the comments.
"Where's his fight? I need to see this kid in the ring!" another user added.
"Mike Tyson's son can fight like that? Forget the next fight, I want to see this kid go pro!"
The speculation only grew stronger as the video spread. Fans began posting screenshots of the video in slow motion, analyzing Malik's footwork, his counter-punches, his dodges. Some even took to creating memes, calling him the future of boxing. Others shared their own clips of boxing, comparing their moves to Malik's.
Malik ran his fingers through his hair as he read through the comments, the weight of it all beginning to sink in. The reactions were overwhelming, but more than that, they were an unexpected push in a direction he hadn't anticipated.
He knew the world would recognize his connection to his father eventually. But this? This was happening faster than he expected.
He stared at the phone for a moment longer before locking it and tossing it onto the bed. He wasn't ready for this. Not yet.
"Malik, you up?" His father's voice called out from the living room, cutting through his thoughts.
Malik stepped into the living room, his mind still swirling with the social media frenzy. Mike was sitting on the couch, his eyes glued to his own phone.
"Yeah," Malik replied, trying to sound casual. "What's up?"
Mike glanced up, a small smirk on his face. "Did you see the video? Your skills are getting a lot of attention."
Malik nodded, his jaw tightening slightly. "Yeah, I saw."
Mike's smirk faded into a more serious expression. "You gotta be ready for this, Malik. It's only gonna get bigger. You think the world's gonna stop watching now? It's time to decide what you're gonna do with it."
Malik took a seat across from him. "I'm not sure. I didn't ask for this. It just happened."
"Yeah, but that's the thing. You can't run from it now. The world sees you. You're Mike Tyson's son, sure, but more than that, you've got talent. You've got something people wanna see."
Malik sighed. He had been in the gym for days, focused on learning, on training. This sudden attention felt like it was pulling him out of the shadows and into a spotlight he wasn't prepared for.
"What's the next step?" Malik asked, his voice quiet.
"You take it. You decide. If you want to step into the ring, the world's gonna be waiting for you. If you want to keep training, that's fine too. But you need to own this moment."
Malik thought for a moment. He wasn't sure he was ready for the pressure that came with this newfound attention. But at the same time, he couldn't ignore what his father was saying. This was his chance to prove himself, not just as Mike Tyson's son, but as Malik Tyson — the next big thing in boxing.
The weight of his father's words settled in, and Malik knew what he had to do next. It wasn't about whether or not he was ready. It was about taking the opportunity and making the most of it. He was no longer just living in his father's shadow. He was beginning to carve out his own path.
"I'll take it," Malik said, a fire slowly building in his chest. "I'll show them who I am."
Mike nodded, his gaze proud but firm. "Good. Just remember, this isn't about being famous. It's about being the best. You can do it, Malik. I know you can."
And with that, Malik made his decision. The world had caught wind of his skills, and there was no turning back now. It was time to step up, face the challenge, and make his own name in the world of boxing.
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