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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 08: Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson speaks during the third annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction gala at Caesars Palace on August 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 08: Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson speaks during the third annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction gala at Caesars Palace on August 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Who is Mike Tyson? People recognize the heavyweight great for several reasons. The 54-year-old is one of the most notable athletes of all time who has witnessed several highs and lows in life.
If we look back at the 1980s and contrast it with today, we can witness a delicate transition in ‘Iron’ Mike’s persona. He is still acknowledged for his unparalleled dominance in the ring which has earned him the title of ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
However, now he appears to be much composed as the world champion has matured through umpteen dark days. While people continue to recall his viciousness, scratchy comments, and extravagant lifestyle, Mike Tyson vows to know exactly who he is.
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Later in his career, Tyson has had a spiritual transformation and has been a firm believer in God ever since. That said, he has recently talked about his spiritual beliefs before the big return against Roy Jones Jr. on November 28th.
Mike Tyson- ‘The Sheep of God’
Tyson is a boxing veteran and looks perfect in the current shape, but he is no more the treacherous antagonist. He connected with Fight Hype.com to open up about what could have been his title if GOD was the decider.
When quizzed with the unique query, Tyson replied, “The sheep of the world. You know, because God knows who we are. God knows what happened to makes us who we are.
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“Sometimes we are really not who we really are, all of us. We were born and one day something happened and then we became this person.”

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LAS VEGAS – NOVEMBER 9: Mike Tyson stands in the ring during the fight with Evander Holyfield at the MGM Grand on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield defeated Tyson in round 11 with a TKO. (Focus on Sport via Getty Images)
He added, “I don’t know molestation, you know someone that we lost, love, a dog, something happened. We changed, everything changed.”
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His upcoming fight seemingly replicates the same aura since it restricts both the boxers from knocking each other out. It is a pure exhibition fight where no winner will be declared.
The entire fight will have eight rounds with each round lasting for 2 minutes. Thus, the former champions will face each other for 16 minutes. Although there will be no winner, the event is already a blockbuster with a vast population expected to tune in live.
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