

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has transitioned from a formidable heavyweight to a thoughtful veteran. With age, Tyson has also started pondering about his own mortality. In a recent podcast episode, Tyson opened up about his impending death.
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Tyson was hosting his ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson‘ podcast with DJ Whoo Kid. Meanwhile, his therapist Sean MacFarland was also present as a guest for the episode. The trio was having a heartfelt conversation about the uncertainty of life.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: Mike Tyson attends the Citi Taste Of Tennis on August 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for AYS Sports Marketing)
In conversation, Tyson expressed concerns that he might die soon. He said, “We are all going to die, one day, of course. When I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face and say, wow that’s my expiration date is coming close really soon.”
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It seems certain that ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ has started questioning his once immortal status inside the ring.
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Fans are concerned about Mike Tyson
Fans were taken aback by Mike Tyson’s statement. Moreover, many fans took to social media to express their concerns about the former champ.
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Everyone's going to die someday
If we know the day we're going to die life would be a living hell.
So enjoy life and don't worry about death,it will eventually come to anybody.— Survey Corps (@survey_corp97) July 20, 2022
User @survey_corp97 mentioned that death is a certain visitor in every person’s life. The user also advised Tyson to enjoy life and to stop worrying about death, as it will eventually come to everybody.
I hope not. 😕
— EGCollins (@EGCollins) July 20, 2022
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He better not he has become quite an inspirational guy.
— Syzmon Thomas (@ThomasSzymon) July 20, 2022
Meanwhile, a few users hoped that Tyson’s words would not ring true. In fact, user @ThomasSzymon also added that Tyson was an inspirational person.
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Why would he think so ?
— Angela Williams (@AngelaW74159154) July 20, 2022
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On the other hand, user @AngelaW74159154 was confused as to why the once fearless heavyweight would have the need to make such a statement.
LIFE AND DEATH IS AT THE POWER O THE TOUNGE ….. DONT JINX YOURSELF !!!
— JJ51 (@JJ5106744495) July 20, 2022
Never say it out loud, unless as a joke. Sometimes The Fates can be capricious. Don’t fuck with them, real talk.
— Cubes Rotating Within Spheres (@HHershorn) July 20, 2022
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However, a few users warned Tyson against talking about his death. In fact, the users emphasized that people can jinx their fates by talking about it.
He's a manic depressive.
Can't help but like the guy though
— NFFC since 1865⭐️⭐️ (@MrScrewerNFFC) July 21, 2022
User @MrScrewerNFFC felt that Tyson was having a bout of depression.
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Sounds like a plea for help. Somebody needs to reach out to him!
— Mark Jones (@MarkIJones27) July 20, 2022
Similarly, user @MarkIJones27 felt that Tyson’s statement was a plea for help. And, the user also added that people should check on Tyson’s health.
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