Mike Tyson is extremely known for his extravagant lifestyle. His impulsive spendings resulted in him going bankrupt in 2003. Here, let's take a look at five expensive things that Mike Tyson was forced to sell during this time.
Mike Tyson was forced to sell his £10 million house to 50 cent for £3.2 millions only. It comprised of a studio, swimming pools, and nightclub. Spread across 50,000-square-foot, the mansion was a literal dream.
Mike Tyson owned a magnificent estate in Ohio, which he had to vacate and later sell owing to financial difficulties. In 1999, the abandoned Mike Tyson property was auctioned for a staggering £870,000. The Mike Tyson residence has since been converted into The Living Word Sanctuary Church.
Tyson got for himself two diamond pocket watches, one diamond watch and one diamond bracelet for a whopping $630,000. However, his manager didn't clear the bill according to him which resulted in his bankruptcy too.
Tyson purchased a 24-karat gold bathtub for $2.2 million. He eventually sold the 24-karat gold bathtub he had purchased for his adoring wife. Mike Tyson purchased the oddity for $2.2 million, but after going bankrupt, he sold it to British tycoon Derwood Hodgegrass for approximately half the amount.
It was roughly estimated that Tyson spent over $5 million on wheels alone and owned more than 100 vehicles. 'Iron Mike' sold some of these at the time of his bankruptcy to repay the debt of $23 million to the tax department.