Mike Tyson presents ESPY award to Shohei Ohtani amid confusion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Mike Tyson presented the ESPY award for best single-game performance to Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on July 15. During the event, Tyson mistakenly questioned Ohtani's gender and the sport he plays. Despite Tyson's unfamiliarity with baseball, Ohtani has garnered significant acclaim for his remarkable performance in Game 4 of the 2025 National League Championship Series. Ohtani's achievements during that game included six shutout innings and three home runs. Tyson reported that Ohtani expressed gratitude to ESPN for the recognition.
- •Tyson presented the award at the ESPYs on July 15.
- •Ohtani did not attend the event but sent a message of thanks.
- •Tyson misidentified Ohtani's gender and sport during the presentation.
- •Ohtani's NLCS performance included six shutout innings and three homers.
- •This recognition comes after Ohtani's historic playoff showing.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tyson makes bizarre Shohei Ohtani remark at ESPYs
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tyson might not know who Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is
"Boxer Mike Tyson presented the ESPY award for best single-game performance to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on July 15. Just don’t ask him who Shohei Ohtani plays for, what sport he plays, or even apparently what gender Shohei…
"Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won the 2026 ESPY award for best single-game performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 3:05 AMMike Tyson makes bizarre Shohei Ohtani remark at ESPYs
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won the 2026 ESPY award for best single-game performance.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:34 AMMike Tyson might not know who Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is
Boxer Mike Tyson presented the ESPY award for best single-game performance to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on July 15. Just don’t ask him who Shohei Ohtani plays for, what sport he plays, or even apparently what gender Shohei…
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