“Iron Mike Was Just a Man Prone to Making Mistakes”: Despairing Moment of Mike Tyson’s Boxing Career Makes Fans Emotional to This Day

Mike Tyson is one of the greatest personalities ever to tighten their boxing gloves. The former heavyweight champion was decades ahead of his competition. Starting training at 13 with his long-time trainer, Cus D’Amato, he was born to fight. His presence in boxing revolutionized the sport, and he even became one of the most adored and, at the same time, feared boxers of his time. But age is not a battle one can win, and Tyson was no exception to this harsh reality. As thrilling and fast as the heavyweight was during his prime, during the latter part of his career, Tyson’s performance was hampered inside the boxing ring by his lack of motivation and troubles outside the ring.

Tyson’s retirement from the sport is still one of the sport’s most emotional and surprising moments. The youngest heavyweight champion decided that his time with the sport has come to an end, and he couldn’t continue.

A post about Mike Tyson’s retirement is going viral on Facebook. And the fans are still full of emotions for one of the most heartbreaking moments in the sport. Tyson retired in 2005 after losing his fight to Kevin McBride. Tyson lost his agility and ferocity towards the end of his professional career. And he had to make the hard choice of leaving the sport.

At the time of his retirement, his professional record stood at 50 wins, 6 losses, and 44 knockouts. There is no doubt that Tyson embedded his legacy as one of the greatest professional boxers to ever step inside the ring. And, despite his controversial personal life, his fans always had the same respect for him.

Now, the 56-year-old Tyson enjoys a life of calm and tranquility as he spends his time interviewing guests on his podcast and is a proud owner of many businesses. Notably, ‘Iron’ Mike who once dominated the sport of boxing, has taken up new challenges in his life and still continues to inspire his fans through his podcast, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson.

Fans are still emotional about Tyson’s retirement

One fan believes that Tyson was prone to making mistakes and despite the ups and downs in his professional career, there will always be respect for him. He wrote, “Iron Mike was just a man prone to making mistakes, even though Buster took him down he still fought, regardless of what transpired in his career respect stays.”

Another fan considers Tyson to be a true champion. He commented, “He knew when he was unbeatable and when he wasn’t but always a true champion.” Meanwhile, one fan wrote, “When the fire leaves you, you know it. It’s that way no matter what you do.”

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One user considers Tyson to be a good man. They commented, “Mike Tyson is a good man, a very good man. He has let no one down, he will always be a true sporting hero.” Lastly, another user wrote, “Boxing wouldn’t be what it is without you..you brought the excitement to the ring..it was meant for you to pass the torch.”

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