In the world of podcasting, a new heavyweight has entered the ring: Mike Tyson. Known for his knockout punches, Tyson now delivers captivating stories to a staggering 91 million viewers on his channel, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. But behind this impressive feat lies an unexpected twist.

The man once feared in the boxing world harbored a personal insecurity that nearly kept him from this new arena. Recently, in a conversation with Patrick Bet-David, Tyson dropped a bombshell that almost stopped his podcasting journey, one that contrasts sharply with his indomitable ring persona.

How Mike Tyson overcame his self-consciousness

Diving into the heart of Mike Tyson’s recent interview with Patrick Bet-David, an intriguing facet of his post-boxing career comes to light. “I never wanted to do a podcast because I was too self-conscious of my lisp,” Tyson confessed.

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Despite this initial reluctance, Tyson’s journey into podcasting took a positive turn. His channel, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, has astonishingly amassed around 91 million views, a testament to its growing popularity. Tyson recounted the pivotal moments that led to this success. “So I did a few of them, people saw them and I started getting a buzz and they kept saying say this say that we love you this and that,” he shared. The overwhelming support and encouragement from his audience helped him overcome his self-consciousness, propelling him further into the podcasting world.

Furthermore, Tyson expressed how this new venture allowed him to experience a different side of being in the spotlight. Traditionally the one being interviewed, Tyson now finds himself in the interviewer’s seat. “So this is my opportunity to understand what it felt like. And um it’s very warm when you conduct the interview properly, it’s very warm,” Tyson reflected.

In essence, Tyson’s venture into podcasting, despite his initial hesitation due to his lisp, has not only been successful but also deeply fulfilling. In the same interview, Tyson also talked about ‘Punch Out’.

Tyson reveals his disconnect with iconic Punch-Out!! game

In a moment that blended nostalgia with humor, Mike Tyson, revealed a surprising fact about his relationship with the iconic video game, ‘Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!’. Addressing an attendee’s question about a cheat code for the game during an interview, Tyson’s response left the audience in splits: “I never played the game…never played.”

This revelation came as a shock to many, including the interviewer, Patrick Bet-David. Despite his likeness being synonymous with the game since its release in 1987, Tyson admitted to only pretending to play in commercials. This unexpected disclosure highlighted a curious disconnect between Tyson, the boxer, and his digital counterpart in a game that marked a significant era in video gaming.

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What do you think this blend of vulnerability and humor says about our perceptions of public figures, especially those as renowned as Mike Tyson?

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