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WARSZAWA 26.06.2019 WYWIAD PRZEGLADU SPORTOWEGO Z MIKIEM TYSONEM — PRZEGLAD SPORTOWY INTERVIEW WITH MIKE TYSON IN WARSAW MIKE TYSON FOT. PIOTR KUCZA/FOTOPYK / NEWSPIX.PL — Newspix.pl PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxPOL 190626PYK076

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WARSZAWA 26.06.2019 WYWIAD PRZEGLADU SPORTOWEGO Z MIKIEM TYSONEM — PRZEGLAD SPORTOWY INTERVIEW WITH MIKE TYSON IN WARSAW MIKE TYSON FOT. PIOTR KUCZA/FOTOPYK / NEWSPIX.PL — Newspix.pl PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxPOL 190626PYK076
When one looks at Mike Tyson‘s life, the former heavyweight champion is certainly never on memorable stories from his life. The 56-year-old has built a reputation for being a wonderful storyteller, with his life being the premise for most of the stories. It is safe to say that ‘Iron Mike’ has lived life with all its good and bad. And recently, he shared a story from when he went to school. But, like any other Mike Tyson story, this story also has a twist. And this twist is something no fans must’ve been expecting.
Mike Tyson recently made a guest appearance on the PBD podcast. Amidst the conversation, he shared the story of when young Tyson was suspended for going inside the girl’s bathroom.
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Mike Tyson once went inside the girl’s bathroom
The PBD podcast hosted by media personality Patrick Bet-David hosted Mike Tyson and former crime boss, Michael Franzese. The podcast personalities discussed the ongoing trans athletes and locker room controversy and the effect it’s having on other kids at school.
David recalled the time when he was in high school and what is prevailing currently in the same high school. This conversation reminded Tyson of a story from his time. He said, “When I went to the girls’ bathroom, I got suspended.” Understanding the ambiguity of his statement, Tyson clarified and added, “It was no s*xual gratification. I was going in there to fight the girls.”
Now, that is a reason not many fans must be expecting from the champ. Hearing the statement from Tyson, everybody on the podcast couldn’t stop laughing. The 56-year-old added, “She hit me in the face, or something ran in the bathroom.” The host recollected Tyson’s remarks on how he was picked at by the girls in his school.
Mike Tyson’s bullying experiences as a child
Mike Tyson’s ferocious performances inside the ring made him ‘the baddest man on the planet’. But, despite his success as a professional boxer. The champ experienced tumultuous bullying when he was a child. His lisp, chubby figure, and glasses only made the bullying worse for him. While on the podcast, Tyson also discussed the importance of mentorship.
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When he was beaten once with his glasses stolen, recalling the story Tyson said, “I still feel like a coward to this day because of that bullying.” as reported by TalkSport. But Tyson did not let the bullying define him and grew up to be one of the most successful boxers ever.
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What are your thoughts on the impact of bullying on young kids? And what do you make of the aforementioned bathroom episode? Let us know in the comments.
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