Mike Tyson: Boxing News: ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is arguably the biggest name in the sport. From his boxing prowess to his controversies, the legendary boxer has always grabbed the headlines. And now, the former heavyweight champion of the world has opened up about his past life. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
Mike Tyson has had his fair share of controversies throughout his career. From substance abuse to spending time in jail, he is no stranger to the limelight for the wrong things. And recently, the 56-year-old brought up his troubled past and spoke about how he changed.
Tyson spoke to the famous rapper DaBaby on his podcast, ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson’ and said, “When I was younger, I lost everything. Fighting my girlfriend, fighting my wife, I had so many lawsuits, and I stopped being a glutton for pain. And I just stopped.”
Mike Tyson: Boxing legend reveals how he abandoned his horrific past full of fighting girlfriends and lawsuits
Therefore, from his comments, it is clear that much he regrets his actions. This is not the first time Tyson has opened up about his troubled life. In fact, the legendary boxer often speaks about his regrets about how he lived his life.
While in these comments Tyson does not say how he stopped, in the past, he has spoken about it. He credited several factors and even thanked God for helping him overcome his habits.
Mike Tyson and DaBaby share stories about getting canceled
Tyson and DaBaby opened up to each other very honestly in the episode. Tyson asked DaBaby whether he has found himself in bad situations since his rise to fame. ‘Iron Mike’ even spoke about DaBaby’s controversy when he got into a fight in a parking lot.
The pair also spoke about getting canceled, and Tyson referenced his most recent scandal when he attacked a fan on a flight. It was clear that Tyson regretted his actions. They also opened up about the aftermath of such incidents and how much they lost because of their actions.
Mike Tyson: Boxing Legend Reveals How He Abandoned His Horrific Past Full of Fighting Girlfriends and Lawsuits
Thus, it is clear that Tyson has learned his lessons the hard way. From the way he talks about his past, it is evident that he has a lot of regrets. However, he is a firm advocate of changing your ways. And this is just another instance of that.
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