Slimming down of the heavyweight heroes! Mike Tyson and Brazil legend Ronaldo pose together, in much better shape after both losing weight

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Former Brazil star Ronaldo crossed paths with ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and their recent weight transformations were on show.

Ronaldo, 47, is one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game after enjoying a glittering career for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, while he also won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002.

However, he gained weight after calling time on his hugely successful career, having been hampered by injuries. 

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner weighed almost 300 lbs at one point but looked in impressive shape as he posed alongside Tyson last week. 

Meanwhile, Tyson also looked well as he continues to recover from a recent health scare. 

Former Brazil star Ronaldo (left) crossed paths with ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson

Ronaldo, 47, put on weight following his retirement from a glittering football career in 2011

Tyson, who turns 58 on June 30, was initially set to meet YouTuber Jake Paul, 27, in a controversial fight which had divided opinion because of the significant age gap between the two men.

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However, earlier this month 'Iron Mike' officially withdrew from the July 20 event after suffering a health scare on a recent flight from Miami to Los Angeles.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion required medical attention after an ulcer flare up left him nauseous and dizzy, with paramedics eventually boarding the plane to treat him after it had touched down in LA.

Typical symptoms of an ulcer flare up include nausea and vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain, as well as chest pain and fatigue. 

As a result, Tyson has been forced to delay his showdown with the YouTuber-turned-fighter until November 15, when he hopes to be fit enough to compete professionally again for the first time in almost two decades. 

Speaking earlier this month, Tyson said that he was 'doing great' in recovery, but clearly he wasn't in good enough health to keep fighting. He even previously joked that he 'doesn't need' to be at 100 percent in order to beat Paul.

Similar to Ronaldo, Mike Tyson went slightly out of shape after retiring from his boxing career

Tyson was forced to delay his fight with Jake Paul after suffering a medical scare recently

Tyson had shown off his impressive physique before the postponement was announced

Prior to the postponement, Tyson shared his gruelling power in training and looked to be back in the peak shape that saw him have an illustrious career. 

However, Tyson will have to start from scratch if the rescheduled fight is to go ahead, provided he returns to full health. 

The former world heavyweight champion has taken part in exhibitions since retiring, most recently facing fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, 55, in 2020.