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Marriage can often be a double-edged sword for many people. This certainly was the case with boxing legend Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champion has been married thrice in his life, going through a lot of ups and downs in these marriages. Moreover, Iron Mike shockingly detailed an incident where he had got into a fight with his wife just before their wedding.

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In his podcast Hotboxin’ with hip-hop icon Juelz Santana, Tyson revealed how he sounded off on his third wife Lakhia Spicer just before they got married while the hosts were discussing marriages and relationships. ” Right before my wife we got married, you know well now we have money. So we get married and send for all our friends across the country. We get ready to um unveil the cover and they’re gonna see these two beautiful people right before they open the for the marriage these two happy couples and married for 10, 12 years whatever it was. Right before I said f**k you bi**h, you stupid a*s mother****r.” said Tyson.

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However, he then stated that he had made up with his wife immediately after this. He also claimed that it creeped him out to think about the last time he could see her. ” I love you baby and that’s why I have just always been real with my baby. You know what’s so creepy about the um I didn’t want to talk to Angie about it. I look at my wife one day and I said, well when’s gonna be the last time I fear,” he added.

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Tyson feels that there are many ups and downs in marriage, but the important thing is to stay real and transparent with your partner for a successful marriage.

The wives of Mike Tyson

Iron Mike’s first marriage was with American Model Robin Givens. However, it was short-lived as the pair would split up just a year into their marriage. Tyson would then marry Monica Turner, a marriage that lasted six years. Finally, he would go on to marry for the third and last time to Lakiha Spicer.

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The pair first met when she was just 18 years old and got married back in 2009. Moreover, although Tyson has admitted he faced a fair share of challenges and complications in his marriage, he does credit her for rescuing him from his demons.

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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. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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