Boxing legend Mike Tyson has always had an undying love for pigeons. Growing up in Brooklyn, the former heavyweight champion was fascinated by the birds and found solace in their company. Moreover, he has become an avid collector and breeder of pigeons, which have remained a constant source of comfort for him.

However, his love for pigeons was tested by a traumatic event that occurred during his childhood. He even opened up about it, reliving the horrific incident and revealing how it shaped his fighting spirit.

Mike Tyson details how a bully once killed his pigeon

In a recent episode of his podcast Hotboxin’, ‘Iron’ Mike detailed how his first fight was over a pigeon. He stated that a bully killed his pigeon when he was a kid leading to a fight over his pet bird. Moreover, he added that he had not stopped fighting since then. “Listen, um, my first fight I got into was over a pigeon, you know? Somebody bullied me for my pigeon and killed my bird, and that was the first time, then I never stopped fighting,” he said.

Tyson’s love for pigeons continues to this day, and he is often seen with his feathered friends. Do you know how many pigeons Mike Tyson has as pets, right now?

Tyson reveals the number of pigeons he has as pets

He revealed that he had around 100 pigeons but also mentioned that he lost a significant number of them when they were wiped out. “Listen, I have probably over a hundred that’s breathing, but I got wiped out so I got about 50 birds flying around. from a hundred or something,” he said.

Tyson’s passion for pigeons is a testament to the transformative power of pursuing one’s passions. His traumatic experience with a bully killing his pet pigeon may have shaped his fighting spirit. However, it also served as a source of inspiration that fueled his legendary career. Tyson’s love for pigeons remains a constant source of comfort and joy in his life, and he continues to share his passion with the world.

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