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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 19: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson looks on during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 19, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.(Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 19: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson looks on during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 19, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.(Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is an example of putting one’s words into action. However, the modern world is chock full of individuals who are competent in talking the talk, but not walking the walk. People have also found it extremely hard to handle criticism of any kind. In a recent interview, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ wasted no time addressing this issue that plagues the sport of boxing and the world in general.
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Tyson was recently in an interview with Tucker Carlson of Fox News, as part of the ‘Tucker Carlson Show‘. Moreover, the duo was engaged in a passionate discourse about Tyson’s life and journey.
Mike Tyson believes that people talk too much
In conversation, Tucker Carlson mentioned that he is particularly fond of Mike Tyson’s iconic quote. Notably, Tyson had said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
Carlson then proceeded to ask Tyson if he still stood by that quote. Tyson responded by saying, “A 100 percent, because people now, especially now, no one is going to fight. People like talking now. They get on a stage, they get on YouTube, and start talking. That’s why some people, some people are not made for handling criticism. Some people go to the deep end if you criticize them.”

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 07: Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the junior welterweight bout between Montana Love and Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at T-Mobile Arena on May 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Talking about criticism, Tyson added, “Some people just can’t handle it. And some of the most powerful people in the world just can’t handle it. They’re not mature enough to handle criticism.”
When asked if he has been handling criticisms better as he grew older. Tyson nodded in agreement, but also mentioned that he still has room for improvement.
Tyson details how he handles criticism
In the same interview, Tyson also revealed how he handles the criticism he faces. He further continued his answer to Carlson’s question and mentioned that he considers himself a ‘nobody’ to help him with the same.
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Delving into the details, Tyson said, “Yeah, I suppose, but mostly yeah, but it still it can get even better sometimes. I get in my head and think I’m somebody and then I’m easily offended. But when I’m nobody, I can never be offended.”
With his current calm demeanor, it seems certain that Tyson has found a way to keep his emotions in check.
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