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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – MARCH 06: Mike Tyson performs his one man show “Undisputed Truth” in the Music Box at the Borgata on March 6, 2020 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – MARCH 06: Mike Tyson performs his one man show “Undisputed Truth” in the Music Box at the Borgata on March 6, 2020 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
Mike Tyson has experienced everything in his life. He has been at the pinnacle of boxing after living the life of a delinquent, was involved in outside-the-ring controversies, went to jail, and much more. This makes his life journey an interesting motivational story. So often, while interviewing, the media personnel ask him questions about his controversial life. In a recently resurfaced video, a similar thing happened.
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A female interviewer triggered ‘Iron’ Mike by putting forth a sensitive question. Surprisingly, she asked him about his experience in prison.
In response to which, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ reflected on the miserable living conditions in prison. Per his own experience, he labeled the prison as a factory.
“The prison system don’t care about no prisoners. Man. Give me a break man. You believe that stuff? I can’t believe you said that to me. They don’t care about these guys. They’re living to put people in here. They don’t rehabilitate they just, they are factory. They pack you in like sardines, “ Tyson snapped at the reporter.
The former two-time heavyweight champion has spent a big chunk of his life in prison. Since his childhood, he established difficult relationship with the court and police while struggling with several demons.
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Why did Mike Tyson go behind the bars?
The Youngest heavyweight champion ever went to prison in 1992, though he was released in 1995, 3 years before the expiration of his sentence.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – JULY 21: Mike Tyson stands in the ring during the fight with Carl Williams at the Convention Center on July 21, 1989 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson defeated Williams in the fifth round with a TKO. (Focus on Sport via Getty Images)
After being released from prison from, Tyson made a rocking comeback and became a champion once again. However, he could not gain the same rhythm. The time he spent in jail had a big impact on his career.
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