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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)
In his prime, Mike Tyson was unquestionably the hardest worker in the room. With his heavy workout regimes including early morning jogs, weight training, boxing training, and more, Tyson polished himself to his best version. But Tyson’s routines weren’t primal by any means.
In fact, he always looked to explore some unusual ways to work out even harder and better. Tyson was recently in a chat with Shannon Sharpe. Here, he spilled the beans on bizarre training camp habits and more.
Sharpe first said, “I guess when you go to training camp, there’s no women allowed.”
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To which, Tyson replied, “Well, not. Well, it starts out that way, but you know some guys do the whole training camp with their families. Depends on individual.”
“Everything’s shut down. No anything, no food almost, no anything. It’s hard work and discipline.”
Mike Tyson boasted a solid, heavy physique in his boxing prime. The big man always hit the weighing scales with his best shape and all of his hard work was evident every time he took up the ring space.
‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ used to engage in heavy regimes and many fans, YouTubers, tried his routine. However, hardly anyone could withstand the amount of pressure their body faced.
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In all, Tyson’s daily boxing activities are hard for anyone to imitate. He did that on a daily basis, back when he was hungry to reach the pinnacle. Also, something fans enjoyed about Tyson‘s in-ring activity was his style and power.
Mike Tyson – What was his boxing style called?
After tremendous efforts and hard work, Mike Tyson mastered the art of ‘peek-a-boo’ boxing style.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – CIRCA 1991: Heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson, right, fights Donovan Ruddock, left, in a heavyweight fight circa 1991 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
In this approach, a boxer has to keep his hands in front of his face and move quickly inside the ring.
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This entire style is a different ballgame altogether, and there’s a lot that goes in it. Cus D’Amato was known for bringing this style into the limelight, and he transferred the same to Tyson as well.
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In all, ‘Iron’ Mike saw impeccable success with this approach and he proved to be a nightmare for his opponents.
What do you make of Tyson’s above comments?
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