‘F**K You Who Cares?’ – Mike Tyson Once Revealed How ‘Superbrat’ John McEnroe Inspired Him to Never Give Up in Life
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John McEnroe ruled men’s tennis during the late 80s and the early 90s. He was one of the few players on the men’s tour to have achieved success across all formats. During his illustrious career, McEnroe managed to win seven Grand Slam singles titles. Additionally, he also has nine Grand Slam doubles titles and a mixed doubles title in his trophy cabinet.
The American legend inspired many with his grit and determination on the tennis court. Boxing legend, Mike Tyson, has revealed an incident in his book about McEnroe.
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When Mike Tyson took inspiration from John McEnroe
In his book, Undisputed Truth, Tyson talks about how McEnroe inspired him in one of his matches. Opening up about that incident, Tyson wrote, “I didn’t go into the fight (with James ‘Bonecrusher’ Smith) at a hundred percent. I was suffering from a pinched nerve in my neck that would haunt me for years so I was in a bit of pain. But I walked into the ring like I owned that place. I thought that the ring was my home and it was where I lived and I was totally comfortable in its circumference.”
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Further, he added, “But I still wasn’t a seasoned fighter. My ego was out of whack back then. I felt like John McEnroe. F**k you who cares? I had so much respect for him. He was a beast and that was just how I felt. I felt entitled to anything concerning the boxing world. And if I wasn’t getting it you were going to hear from me.”
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Tyson’s daughter practices with Sofia Kenin
Recently, Kenin shared glimpses of her outing with Mike Tyson and his daughter, Milan. The former also got a little practice with Milan, who is a huge tennis fan. Earlier, Tyson’s daughter also practiced with the American rising star, Coco Gauff.
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Tony Thomas