The blueprint of an ideal boxer in his prime, Mike Tyson, ruled the boxing world as the youngest heavyweight champion during his era. When he was just 20, the boxing spectators were crazy for his glimpse. The sensational persona of ‘Iron Mike’ revolutionized the heavyweight division with thundering footwork and fatal combination.

However, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ could not keep this long, as with popularity, came controversies. His fearless badass attitude started making headlines in newspapers and magazines, garnering accolades as well as controversies.

The heavyweight legend recently had an interview with Shannon Sharpe. While reflecting his opinion on the most infamous events of his life from the past, ‘Iron Mike’ recalled the most controversial incident that transformed the course of his journey.

When ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ was in the prime days of his boxing career, he was sentenced to serve time in prison. While it was a setback for his career, Tyson believes that happened for his own good.

In his interview with Shannon Sharpe, ‘Iron Mike’ said, “If that didn’t happen, Mike Tyson would have died, so that was the best thing that ever happened to Mike Tyson. I know in my heart.”

Notably, Mike Tyson’s life has been through many difficulties. He has been a part of many controversies throughout his life and the best part is that he is brutally honest and accepts it all, which has reshaped him into a gentle old fella.

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Mike Tyson after getting out of jail

Tyson served his time and was out of jail in 1995. Though he remained quiet throughout the proceeding till his parole, he never forgot this life-turning incident.

Eventually, he resumed boxing and became the most spectacular hero in the ring again. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ gave blistering shows. Moreover, he challenged the then-WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno and regained the heavyweight title in 1996.

This was the second time Bruno faced ‘Iron Mike.’ However, the result was the same. Tyson seized the champion in the third round.

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