Mike Tyson bid farewell to the world of boxing in 2005, marking the end of his decorated career. However, life after retirement was far from easy. Having spent his youth as a ferocious heavyweight champion in the ring, settling into regular life without combat presented enormous challenges. Nevertheless, Tyson managed to overcome these hurdles and built himself a massive business empire. So, when an old clip of Mike sharing wisdom with Floyd Mayweather surfaced online, fans could not help but bow their heads in respect. 

After fighting Manny Pacquiao in 2015, Floyd Mayweather was on the cusp of retiring and went through all the conundrums surrounding such a decision. So, when Mike was asked if he had any advice for Mayweather in an old clip, ‘Iron’ Mike had some wise words for him. “He’s going to have to realize what life is all about…what’s friends are all about and realize that we only have a few of them…they may not be the ones we want, but they’re the ones we have,” said Mike. When the clip started circulating on YouTube, fans came in droves to share respectful comments.

Admiration for Mike Tyson floods the comment section

Since the video was shared on YouTube today, it has gathered over 1K likes and over 16.5K views. Some people thanked Mike for all the memories, while others praised him for such wisdom. One user called Mike the realest person in the world while asserting they never stopped believing in Mike. In addition, the user even emphasized that Cus D’Amato would be proud of the man Mike has become. “REAL ONE. I never stopped believing in this man from day one. Real, recognize real. Definition of a real man in its purest form. Cus would be proud,” wrote the user.

Another user remembered about their father offering wisdom akin to Mike’s advice to Floyd Mayweather. The user asserted their father once told them that a person can count their real friends on one hand. “Amen, brother Mike. My dad told me a long time ago – you can count your real friends on one hand,” the fan commented. 

Someone else thanked Mike for all the intricate memories he has woven into the fabric of the user’s memory. The user wrote, “Thanks for the memories, Champ!!” Notably, this user isn’t the only one with such sentiments because a lot of people all over the globe follow and look up to Mike.

The next user highlighted that over the years, Mike has taken on a veil of wisdom despite having been in a violent sport like boxing. “Wild how insightful Mike has become, especially since he’s been hit in the head so many times,” wrote the user. It’s important to mention that Mike never suffered severe head injuries during his career. However, he suffered psychologically due to drug abuse and personal tragedies. 

One user questioned why people have such a hard time understanding what Mike has been trying to explain for quite some time. The user wrote, “Why is it that we all have to hit our head on a rock to understand what the hell this man has been saying for the last two decades?” 

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Despite having a violent start in life and boxing, Mike has made an impressive transformation. What’s more, Mike’s compassionate words for Floyd Mayweather garnered him the admiration of boxing fans, old and new. But the burning question is – How do you feel about Mike’s advice?

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