“At the End of the Game, They All Say… ‘I’m Sorry God’”: Mike Tyson, 57, Gives Harsh Reality Check When Nick Cannon Asks Him the Burning Question

Published 08/05/2023, 1:50 PM EDT

In a recent episode of the podcast ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson,‘ the former Heavyweight champion ‘Iron Mike’, shared a profound insight into the fickle nature of life and success. He indulged in this conversation with renowned comedian, host, and rapper Nick Cannon.

Further, Cannon posed a thought-provoking question to Tyson. This question, seemingly simple, was deeply philosophical. Moreover, it tapped into the larger picture of Tyson’s existence in the boxing arena. So, what was this question? And what was Tyson’s response to it? Read to find out!

What question gave a reality check to Mike Tyson?

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The question asked by Cannon was about how Tyson envisioned his legacy a hundred years from now. The response from ‘Kid Dynamite’ was a stark reminder of the transient nature of life and the ultimate reality that awaits us all. In the midst of the conversation, Cannon asked Tyson, “Yo, Mike, what they gonna say about you 100 years from now?” To which Tyson responded, “He was just passing through.” This statement, while seemingly simple, carries a grave depth.

Famously, the world has witnessed the rollercoaster career of Tyson. He has seen the pinnacle of success and the depths of despair. Therefore, he acknowledges the transient nature of life and the ultimate insignificance of worldly achievements. Tyson further elaborated on this thought, stating, “At the end of the game, they all say, you know, ‘I’m sorry, God,’ um, you know, they thought they were going, and then, ‘God, please forgive me. I have nothing that I conquered,’ you know, stuff like that, wow.”

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Next, Cannon, absorbing Tyson’s words, agreed and added his personal insights. He said, “So they were just passing through no matter what they did with their time here.” Later he also probed Tyson’s perspective about the divine. This question opened up a deeper exploration of the duality of human existence. The simultaneous humility and divinity that resides within each of us.

As Tyson and Cannon’s chat dives deep into life, legacy, and our inevitable end, it leaves a lot of questions on the plate. This conversation prompts us all to ponder over our lives and the legacy we want to leave. Indeed, Tyson’s perspective moves us on a contemplative pedestal.

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What are your thoughts about Tyson’s perspective? Let us know in the comments below!

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Tanya Tewari is a Boxing Writer at Essentially Sports. She has beautifully blended her love for the combat sport with her fondness for writing. She is especially interested in bringing out the different sides of a persona to the rest of the world.

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Snigdhaa Jaiswal

“At the End of the Game, They All Say… ‘I’m Sorry God’”: Mike Tyson, 57, Gives Harsh Reality Check When Nick Cannon Asks Him the Burning Question

What question gave a reality check to Mike Tyson?

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