The former two-time heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, sent a wave of sadness through the boxing world when he mentioned that his ‘expiration date’ is inching closer.
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In the latest episode of ‘Hotboxin’, The Baddest Man on Planet had a very interesting guest, Sean MacFarland, a certified therapist, who has specialization in chemical dependency, addiction, and trauma.
The presence of an intellectual guest made the discussion deeper, more reasonable, and more emotional. While talking Tyson touched on several chapters of human psychology, one of them was mortality.
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The 56-year-old confessed, “We’re all going to die one day, of course. Then, when I look in the mirror and I see those little spots on my face, and I say, Wow. My expiration date is coming close. Really soon.”
Next, McFarland tried to make the atmosphere light. He added that he did not care about death, but his concern was not to die screaming.
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As soon as Tyson‘s confession circulated on the social media platform, his eager fans began reacting to it.
What did Fans say about the expiration of Mike Tyson?
Tom Skinner, a Twitter user, wrote, “I agree. I wish we all could go talk to Mike and tell him we love him. We don’t want him going anywhere!”
I agree. I wish we all could go talk to Mike and tell him we love him. We don’t want him going anywhere!
Another fan labeled it as ‘hell of a tragedy’. He speculated on the effects of Tyson’s death in combat sports fans.
That would be a hell of a tragedy I can only imagine how the fight world would respond. Tyson is global too so it would touch the lives of many if Mike did pass on
Another fan predicted Tyson announced this because he has taken too many mushrooms.
He just ate a bit too much shrooms
Another fan claimed that it is because of paranoia, which is common among ex-fighters because they undergo head hitting for decades.
Paranoia is common among ex-fighters. Getting hit in the head for decades is no joke!
Another fan took a very universal stand. According to him, death is the ultimate end and everyone has to face whether you are a fighter like Tyson or common folk.
It's coming for all of us. Sooner or later. Whether we are fighters or not. Haven't seen the clip but if that's all he said then that's pretty non-controversial to me.
Another fan appreciated Tyson for his savage attribute of reflecting thoughts but hopes that Tyson proves wrong on his latest confession.
Another fan wrote that Tyson is mentioning this for 30 years.
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