In a recent series of remarks, former President Donald Trump made headlines again by drawing unexpected parallels between Vice President Kamala Harris and boxing legend Mike Tyson. His statements, which he described as “a comparison on strength and tenacity,” quickly went viral due to their unusual nature, with Trump allegedly labeling the Vice President’s resilience as “crazy strong” but also “a little nuts.”

The comments sparked widespread reactions in both political and sports circles, particularly catching the attention of Democratic boxing promoters who voiced their disapproval of the former President’s unfiltered language.

The former President’s comments, made during a televised discussion, initially intended to highlight what he described as Harris’s “fierceness and tenacity” in political debates. Trump suggested that Harris’s resilience reminded him of the “fighting spirit” he’d seen in Tyson’s career. However, it was his addition of the words “crazy” and “nuts” that prompted a flurry of reactions, with some calling the remarks inappropriate.

Top boxing promoter and outspoken Democrat, Lou DiBella, was among the first to respond. DiBella, known for his passion for both boxing and political causes, found Trump’s comments offensive and disparaging. “Comparing a Vice President to a boxer in this way is just uncalled for,” DiBella stated. “It disrespects both our sport and her office.” Other boxing figures weighed in as well, some seeing Trump’s remarks as unnecessary and potentially divisive. However, a few found humor in the analogy, noting Tyson’s own controversial reputation.

Trump’s comments have once again highlighted his tendency to blend politics with unexpected comparisons, keeping him in the media spotlight. As public reactions continue to pour in, it remains to be seen if Trump will address the backlash. With the former President continuing to draw connections across the world of politics and sports, this incident serves as a reminder of the polarizing impact his words can have.