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“Expiration Date Is Getting Close”: Months After Being Spotted in Wheelchair Due to Crippling Illness, 56-Year-Old Mike Tyson Makes Concerning Remarks While Revealing Real Reason He No Longer Seeks Revenge

Published 06/03/2023, 4:14 PM EDT

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has been facing the challenges of a nerve-impacting condition, Sciatica that causes pain in the lower back and leg. The 56-year-old has had a lot of struggles with his body which has endured a lot of damage during his boxing days. This combined with ‘Iron Mike’s’ carefree lifestyle has caused him to suffer from a lot of health problems. Back in 2022, Iron Mike had to even resort to using a wheelchair after the condition flared up, causing concerns.

However, despite the setbacks, the former champion remains determined to navigate his health issues and continue his journey toward personal growth. Recently,  he reflected on the impact of his bygone days, acknowledging that seeking revenge and dwelling on past grievances no longer hold the same importance as they once did.

Mike Tyson reflects on the futility of revenge

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In a recent episode of Hotboxin along with rapper J Balvin, Tyson talked about how he has matured as a person. He claimed that seeking revenge on other people was a waste of valuable time, which he had only a limited amount of.

Sometime not long ago, I thought, “Oh, I’m gonna get this motherf**ker. He’s gonna be f**ked.” That’s it, man! I don’t have the time, not enough time left. I can’t waste it on this. You notice that you’re getting close. The expiration date is getting close,” he said.

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Tyson recognizes that as his own “expiration date” approaches, every moment becomes precious. Therefore, instead of investing energy in seeking vengeance, he now sees the need to utilize his time more effectively. In addition, the former champion also spoke up on how human beings wasted time more than any other thing in this world

Tyson speaks up on how humans navigate time

‘Iron Mike’ further elaborated on the significance of time and the tendency of human beings to waste it. According to him, wasting time was the greatest loss, surpassing any monetary or materialistic concerns.

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We don’t have much time here unless we navigate it properly. We waste more time and then we waste anything.  Money or anything, we waste more time than anything, human beings.” he said.

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In our fast-paced lives, it is easy to lose sight of the value of time and succumb to distractions that lead to wastefulness. Tyson’s perspective reminds us that time is a precious resource, and by harnessing it wisely, we can lead more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives.

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What did you think about Tysons speaking up on how he has changed as a person? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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