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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 9: Mike Tyson talks with the media after he was defeated by Evander Holyfield for the WBA Heavyweight tittle at the MGM Grand Garden on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield won the fight with a TKO in the 11th round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 9: Mike Tyson talks with the media after he was defeated by Evander Holyfield for the WBA Heavyweight tittle at the MGM Grand Garden on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield won the fight with a TKO in the 11th round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
The heavyweight boxing legend, Mike Tyson, is an incredible phenomenon the US has ever produced. The beauty of his hands was an art to watch for the spectators and hell to face for his opponents. ‘Iron’ Mike’s’ stature in the ring is next to impossible to describe. However, his achievements and controversies went hand-in-hand throughout his career.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – DECEMBER 8: Mike Tyson celebrates after he defeated Alex Stewart in the first round during a Heavyweight match December 8, 1990 at The Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson won the fight with a first round TKO. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
‘The Baddest man on the Planet’ is an amalgamation of several qualities. He is funny, terrifying, bizarre, bold, ferocious, and yet sometimes gentle. His savage attitude and honesty in words made him the center of attraction.
However, in an interview with reporters in the past, ‘Kid Dynamite’ showcased why he is branded as the toughest badass ever. During an interview, on a random note, one female reporter interrupted him and asked him a question. This ignited the savage raw Tyson inside him.
‘Iron’ Mike brutally retaliated and said, “Are you talking out of turn? I normally don’t do interviews with women unless I wanna fornicate with them, so you shouldn’t talk anymore. Unless you wanna.”
This left the female reporter in complete silence. She got intimidated by the reply of ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet.’ Notably, Tyson has had these random moments of brutal speaking in the initial phase of his career. But later, as he was exposed to the world, these moments decreased in numbers.
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Mike Tyson as of now
‘Iron’ Mike is retired from the sport of boxing as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Though he made a comeback in an exhibition bout against former pound-for-pound king Roy Jones Jr in 2020, he is no more interested in lacing gloves and facing opponents.
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CULVER CITY, CA – DECEMBER 14: Mike Tyson on stage at Spike TV’s 2008 Video Game Awards at Sony Picture Studios on December 14, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Currently, he is a completely changed man. Often appears in podcasts, interviews, and media events to express his vast experience of combat sport. Furthermore, Tyson also hosts his own podcast named ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson.’ Apart from that, the business mogul inside him is persuading him to build an empire.
Recently, there was a rumor that he will be stepping back inside the ring to exchange leather against the YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul. But ‘Iron’ Mike denied all such claims.
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