“Feels Like the Whole World Is Getting Old With Him”: Despite Holding Record for Being the Youngest Heavyweight Champion, Mike Tyson Humbles His World Titles as Mere Belts; Leaves Fans Nostalgic

Mike Tyson shared a pic of him sitting dapper early today, reviewing one of his belts. He was barely twenty when ‘Iron’ Mike became the youngest Heavyweight champion in boxing’s history. After that, he won a slew of championships. Looking back, the former champion contends with what he went through; his sound and bitter experiences count up, and the belts remain nothing but mere belts.

Many say that Mike Tyson filled the void left by the great Muhammad Ali‘s departure in the early 80s. He wrote, “It’s just a belt without a man’s story.“ Soon a melange of sentiments and feelings showed up—no wonder the post has received nearly fifty-five thousand likes. 

For the fans, Mike Tyson and his stories stay on top

Sounding a bit emotional, Sulejman said that Mike Tyson would remain young, knocking down opponents, one after the other. He felt a bit odd to find his icon aged, reminiscing days of old. According to Sulejman, even the world caught up with him as Tyson turned old. “I always thought, that he’ll be young and kickin asses forever. It’s weird to see him old and nostalgic. Feels like the whole world is gettin old with him.“

Calling him a legend, Soraya Rosa mentioned that whatever he achieved, rigid discipline and intense focus played a critical role. Mike Tyson’s life is the story of a born fighter, “It was achieved with a lot of discipline, focus, and it has a whole life story of a fighter. Legend.” Ramsad feels there will always be a tale to narrate as long as Mike Tyson is destined to wear the belt. He said, “As long as the man meant for the belt is Mike Tyson, there is always a story.”

A user named Rich McNair said that, unlike the belt, Mike Tyson’s narrative will last forever, “Your story will be around much longer than that belt Mike.” Another user named Sylvester Van Der Haeghen expressed his wish to be in Tyson’s company and listen to all the stories the former champion wants to share. They wrote, “I would love to sit there next to you and listen to your story’s.”

The rough kid from Brooklyn turned into a deadly punching machine at Cus D’Amato‘s garage. Soon after, he unified the existing world titles in the division. Tyson held it tightly till ‘Buster’ Douglas took it away in a Tokyo raid. After that, rounds of hide and seek with belts continued as he became a WBC champion, followed by the WBA title in 1996. After that, until he retired, Mike Tyson remained shorn of any world titles.

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What are your thoughts on the journey of Mike Tyson who emerged as a hungry contender for the titles and evolved into a man calling them mere belts? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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