Mike Tyson is one of the highly regarded boxing personalities of all time. The former heavyweight king witnessed a sensational career in boxing back in the 1990s. On top of this, Tysons stays in the limelight with his intriguing statements and blunt nature.

‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ also shares his experiences and advice with the young generation. Not just that, but his words of wisdom aren’t just restricted to the young generation or upcoming fighters. In the past, he’s given out some solid statements to fellow fighters and more.

Once Tyson ended up sharing a piece of advice with the former UFC elite Kevin Ferguson, aka Kimbo Slice.

‘Iron’ Mike met Slice at a concert in Miami, where he said, ”Hey man, I am a big fan of your work.”

“Can I give you one piece of advice?”

“Don’t ever go pro.”

Slice bagged a tremendous amount of fame after his YouTube videos of Miami backstreet brawls went viral. He was one of the most dynamic bare-knuckle fighters, who eventually ended up competing in the UFC as well.

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He took his first fight in the UFC in 2009 against Houston Alexander. Slice’s career in the UFC was short-lived as his last fight in the promotion came in 2010.

Mike Tyson gave the ideal advice to Kimbo Slice

Mike Tyson never shies away from sharing his opinions on the game or beyond. He often comes up with notable advice for the people he really cares about.

That said, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ advised Slice to never turn pro. Regardless of that, he did and got some substantial success.

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Post his UFC stint, Slice was all set to fight in the Bellator. But before he could headline the Bellator 158, Slice passed away because of heart failure. The news of his death shocked all his fans, as he was one of the biggest and most captivating fight personalities in combat sports.

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