“My Kids Tease Me and Call Me Illiterate”: Mike Tyson Admits He Gets No Respect at Home

Boxing has no pre-requisite educational qualifications for people to compete. As long as you’re capable of making your opponent taste the canvas, you’re good. And there’s not a perfect example of that except the former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. He never finished school and rather was enticed by the sport of boxing under the mentorship of Cus D’amato. He dropped out of school as a junior. And turned to the world of boxing. Even though Tyson went on to dominate boxing and become one of the most prominent names in the sport, it seems like his kids are still fixated on the fact that he did not finish his formal education.

In a recent episode of his podcast,  Tyson was joined by lightweight Ryan Garcia, and he discussed their children with each other. But Tyson shared a funny inside joke and told Garcia how his kids mock him for not finishing school and call him names.

Mike Tyson’s kids call him “illiterate”

‘Iron Mike’ was one of the most feared boxers of his time. Many boxers were afraid to stand opposite this wrecking force. But, it seems like Tyson’s intimidating persona is something that was restricted to the boxing ring. And, it seems like he is just a victim of his children’s fun shenanigans. Mike Tyson has been open about his relationship with his children.

On the podcast, Tyson said, “Family that’s what all this stuff is about it’s not about I’m the greatest in the history of fighting from eternity to now I’m gonna be the greatest all that.”  He further talked about his children and said, “I was saying it’s about taking care of your fan be able to send with this guy send my babies to these great universities and stuff I can’t even listen to some of my kids tease me and call me illiterate and stuff.” 

The 56-year-old further gave the reason and said that his kids called him ‘illiterate’ because he sometimes says things with a lisp.

He further showed his appreciation and gratitude for his kids. He said, “I educated them for nobody could teach them like they teach me. My kids bust my chops that’s my reality. I’m nobody with them, isn’t that.”

There is no doubt in the fact that apart from his success professionally, Tyson has achieved immense success in his personal life as he has raised beautiful children over the years. And, has ensured that they get everything he never had as a child.

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Tyson further told Garcia to enjoy his time with his two children. As they will eventually grow up. What are your thoughts on Tyson’s personality change over the year? Let us know in the comments.

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