1 week Ago By Aaron Morris
Mike Tyson has revealed that he would often break down in tears before his boxing matches , exposing a more vulnerable side to the notorious 'Baddest Man on the Planet'. With a storied career spanning over three decades, Tyson has accumulated an impressive record of 50 wins, six losses, and two no contests. He has also claimed the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles while facing off against legendary boxing opponents like Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis.
While many fans might assume that 'Iron' Mike is only about aggression, ruthlessness, and fury, given his explosive outbursts and formidable punches over the years, the 58-year-old has occasionally shown a more sensitive side to his emotional spectrum. In a candid conversation with William Shatner on his Hotboxin' podcast in July 2020, Tyson confessed that he would cry before stepping into the ring, admitting that he didn't like the ferocious aspect of his personality. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul to get immediate boxing suspensions after fight Mike Tyson had brutal response to children who made fun of his iconic voice He said: "I always cried before I fight," prompting Shatner to ask: "You did always cry before a fight? What were you crying about? " Tyson replied: "I don't know, that's just who I am," before Shatner encouraged him to delve deeper into his emotions.
Tyson elaborated: "I'm getting ready to change into somebody I don't like," leaving Shatner perplexed. Tyson further explained: "He brought more than just fighting with him. He brought jealousy, envy-ness, guilt.
He brought a lot of stuff," before reflecting: "That's interesting, no one has ever put that together." Tyson opened up about his past and the transformation he's undergone, saying, "That's who I was. Everything that was bad was that guy.
Everything I remember from my past, my mother, my family...
that was that guy." He admitted that while it's tough to keep his ego in check, it can still "sneak up every now and then." On the podcast, Tyson also shared his philosophy on fear in boxing: "Fear is our friend.
Fear is like fire, you know what I mean? If you're afraid of it and you let it get out of control, it can destroy you and everything around you. But if you can control it, it can cook food for you, it can heat you and keep you warm. It can be your friend, it can fight for you.
" The legendary boxer is gearing up for a return to the ring against Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking his first professional fight in 19 years since his 2005 defeat to Kevin McBride. Tyson's last appearance was in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition match that ended in a draw. Jake Paul, transitioning from YouTube fame to boxing, has built an impressive 10-1 record, defeating notable opponents such as Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley.
Tyson opened up about tapping into his ferocious side, something boxing enthusiasts know all too well. In a candid conversation with Jake's brother Logan Paul and Mike Maljak on the Impaulsive podcast, Tyson revealed his readiness to battle it out with Jake Paul. When probed by Maljak on how he resurrects his animalistic persona, Tyson confessed: "Listen, he wants to come back every second of my life.
It's so easy for him to come back." He further elaborated: "Only thing I have to do is think of being younger and people bullying me.".
