Boxing legend Mike Tyson has never had the best of history with media personalities and reporters. Iron Mike has confronted several journalists and media members for questioning him and lashing out at them. Thus, it is safe to say many shy away from bringing up topics that touch on his controversial life.

However, comedian and talk show host Bill Maher was not afraid to ask some hard questions to the former heavyweight champion. Tyson made an appearance on his podcast, Club Random, where he was questioned about his tigers. Maher stated that he was an animal lover and didn’t think it was right for ‘Iron Mike’ to keep them as pets. “You had tigers in your captivity. That can’t be good for the tiger,” said Maher.

However, Tyson was quick to call Maher out for his accusation. He claimed that the tigers were not in his ‘captivity’ but rather members of his own family. He even revealed that the beasts would sleep with him on his bed. “They weren’t in captivity. They slept in my bed with me. I got 500 pounds in bed with me. What are you talking about? ” Tyson replied.

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Although Tyson felt that the tigers were his own pets, according to Maher, there are wild beasts who belong in the jungle rather than someone’s home. However, Maher, who has made his $140 million fortune mainly by success in comedy, might have put this question to instigate a response from ‘Kid Dynamite’.

Mike Tyson mourns the death of a rapper who was shot recently

Tyson also joined in with various celebrities and mourned the loss of rapper, Takeoff. In a Twitter post, Tyson claimed to have met the rapper a few times and shared his condolences following his tragic death. ““Sick about @1YoungTakeoff. I met him a few times and was such a bright light. May he shine eternally now.” Tyson wrote

The rapper was part of the highly successful trio, Migos. It was reported that Takeoff was at a private event at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, when someone began shooting during the event’s after-party. The 28-year-old was then caught in the crossfire with two others also being shot and taken to the local hospital for treatment.

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