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VERONA, NY – JUNE 08: Former World Champion boxer Mike Tyson claps as the 2018 Hall of Fame class is introduced during the Golden Boy on ESPN fight night at Turning Stone Resort Casino on June 8, 2018 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
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VERONA, NY – JUNE 08: Former World Champion boxer Mike Tyson claps as the 2018 Hall of Fame class is introduced during the Golden Boy on ESPN fight night at Turning Stone Resort Casino on June 8, 2018 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
Mike Tyson has used his podcast as a medium for unique stories. The former champ recently asked renowned Hollywood actress Rosie Perez a question she was never asked before.
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Perez was talking at the ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson‘ podcast hosted by Tyson himself. Moreover, the CEO of Tyson 2.0, Adam Wilk, was also present as the co-host. In conversation, Tyson asked the Oscar-nominated actress what she wished to achieve through acting. He asked, “What is your goal in this profession? What is the goal that you have for yourself in this profession.”
Meanwhile, Perez was taken aback by Tyson’s question. She responded saying, “My goal? Nobody has ever asked me that.”
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
Further, she added, “My goal is to strive for excellence. I mean, I’ll never be perfect, but I can at least strive for excellence. And, my goal is just to keep doing good work. But also to keep opening new doors because they treat you know latinos like crap.”
Additionally, she mentioned how the Latin American community is treated by Hollywood. In fact, Perez also revealed she had to refuse roles because of how the characters were portrayed.
Tyson nodded in agreement to Perez stating that everybody’s purpose was similar.
Mike Tyson takes revenge on his former promoter
Mike Tyson was not on the best terms with his former boxing promoter, Don King. The duo’s relationship can be described as tempestuous as best.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – JULY 21: Mike Tyson and Don King celebrates after Tyson defeated Carl Williams for the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight tittles on July 21, 1989 at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson won the fight with a knock out in the first round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
In fact, Tyson recently opened up about their tumultuous relationship. Tyson was talking to Jackass cast member Steve-O on his podcast.
In conversation, Steve-O reminded him of his relationship. He also gave emphasis on the fact that Tyson risked his life so that King can earn a lot of money. Tyson responded by saying that he got his revenge by becoming massively successful.
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