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Suffering From a Nerve Condition, Mike Tyson Emphasizes Importance of Physical Health While Talking About J Balvin’s Weight

Published 06/06/2023, 6:00 PM EDT

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Throughout his career, Mike Tyson exemplified the discipline and dedication required to achieve peak physical fitness. From his rigorous training routines to his strict diet, Tyson consistently demonstrated his commitment to maintaining a strong body. However, the former champion needs to focus on his well-being now more than ever.

Back in 2022, ‘Iron Mike’ had a sciatica flare up which made him wheelchair ridden for over a month. Following this, he would reveal that he was dealing with the never condition for quite some time after that. Moreover, he recently had a conversation with Latin music star J Balvin about the significance of physical well-being. Tyson shared his thoughts on the importance of maintaining good health after expressing concerns about Balvin’s weight.

Mike Tyson shows concerns over J Balvin’s weight

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In a recent episode of Hotboxin where the Columbian star was a guest, Tyson remarked on Balvin’s noticeable weight loss.

“You look like you lost a lot… of weight.” said Tyson.

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After this, Balvin emphasized that he values his health above all else, recognizing that it is an invaluable asset that cannot be replaced. “Yeah, I take care of myself, man, you know, because I want to be… good here, man. I want to. Health doesn’t have any price, man. That’s priceless.” he replied. This was not all as the former champion also emphasized the importance of prioritizing physical health above material wealth.

Tyson shares a candid message about the importance of physical well-being

Despite his fame and success, Tyson claimed that without good health, material wealth loses much of its value. He also gave an example of a seriously ill person who had all the money in the world but could not even walk without medical assistance.

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“Your first wealth is your health, and you… can’t walk to the corner, to the f***ing corner of your room, without having your bag on you. That’s f**ked.” he said

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Tyson’s blunt statement about the limitations imposed by excessive wealth resonated deeply, highlighting the irony of having vast riches yet being unable to perform simple physical tasks without relying on external assistance. Moreover, his words shed light on the intrinsic value of physical health, urging individuals to take care of themselves and not let material wealth overshadow their well-being.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight.
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