In a set of rather recent interviews, former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson shocked many of his fans with a number of personal and intimate statements that has opened a new chapter to his public image. Tyson described the feelings that weighed him before the battles, his meeting withHasbulla Magomedov, and the battle with Jake Paul. By these accounts, Tyson gives out a more complex character that people across the world are still intrigued about.
Tyson’s Tears Before Every Match
For a man whose main skill is punching, Tyson revealed another of the strangest things he used to do before a fight was to cry. Every so often, Tyson looked like a man devoid of fear, and this is especially so because he was known to be quite the powerful fighter with a rather nasty punch. Nevertheless, in an episode of his Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson podcast from July of 2020, he shared some of the vulnerable moments one can meet before the fight, which will hardly be expected by ordinary spectators.
“I always cry before I fight. I don’t know why; it is just who I am,” Tyson said in a conversation with actor William Shatner. He elaborated on this sentiment, explaining that his tears were linked to a transformation he felt before stepping into the ring. “I’m getting ready to change into somebody that I don’t like,” he added, hinting at an internal struggle between two sides of himself: one gentle, the other ruthlessly aggressive.
This transformation was not just about stepping into a competitive mindset but involved adopting a persona filled with qualities Tyson said he despised, such as jealousy and guilt. These feelings, according to Tyson, were driven by the ego he felt he had to embody to succeed as a boxer. “The fighter within brought jealousy, envy, guilt—all the bad qualities,” he shared, expressing that his in-ring persona was a projection of traits he typically suppressed.
Fans React to Tyson’s Vulnerable Side
Tyson’s emotional revelation has resonated with fans who find his honesty refreshing. Mike is like Bruce Banner, only when he starts boxing, he turns into the Hulk… ‘Hulk didn’t like Bruce because Bruce knew Hulk was dangerous,’ one YouTube user commented. Some people said that Tyson has done well in the movie to acknowledge his struggle most of the time. “This is profound,” one viewer said, to which the second said, “If you can recognize the toxic behavior in yourself, you are in the process of growth.” Always respected this man.”
These insights into Tyson’s pre-fight mindset have given fans a glimpse into the psychological complexities of a champion, revealing a man who, despite his ferocity, grapples with inner demons and deep introspection.
Tyson Mistakes Hasbulla for a Baby in Viral Clip
Hasbulla Magomedov, is a 20-year-old former lightweight MMA fighter with a diagnosed case of a disease that has rendered his height restricted to that of a child; the moment when Tyson came across Hasbulla during his recent Knewstv appearance went viral. On Hotboxin’, Tyson hugged Hasbulla, carried him in his hands like a baby, and threatened to bite his ear, referring to when he bit Holyfield’s ear mid-bout.
Tyson asked Hasbulla about his age and Tyson himself said that he did not know that Hasbulla was only a teenager when they met because he looked like an infant. “Well, as I said I saw what I thought was a baby. No, no. I did not know,” Tyson later clarified on The Art of War podcast. He explained that his actions were a natural response, as he is often affectionate toward children. “That’s how I am with children,” he stated. “I’m hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all!”
The encounter, though bizarre, was taken in good spirits by Hasbulla, who expressed his enjoyment and even joked about wanting a rematch. “Next time we meet, it will be even bigger,” Hasbulla reportedly said, showing that there were no hard feelings.
Tyson’s encounter with Hasbulla highlights his spontaneous and playful nature outside the ring, showing a more lighthearted side that contrasts sharply with his in-ring persona. Despite the mishap, Tyson’s respect and empathy for Hasbulla and others dealing with unique physical challenges were evident.
Preparing for a Comeback: Tyson’s Upcoming Bout Against Jake Paul
As Tyson gears up for his match against Jake Paul, he remains undeterred by his age and insists that he still feels as capable as ever. The 58-year-old boxer, who has faced countless younger opponents in recent years, shared his excitement for the bout, which was rescheduled due to a medical emergency Tyson suffered on a flight earlier this year. Speaking on The Art of War podcast, Tyson expressed his confidence, emphasizing that he refuses to be seen as an “old man” in the ring.
“Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young guys in the gym, and they’re bashing me with their big strong punches?” Tyson questioned, challenging the idea that age should impact his performance. “He’s a younger man; he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me. But still, listen, you cannot try to compare us with other people my age, other people have not trained as long as I have trained, as consistently as I have trained,” he also said.
The great production of Tyson and his hard working ethic has continued to mark its authority in the boxing sport. Although he admits that age is always a hindrance, he ignores it as a creat factor, let alone referring to himself as belonging to a “different species of human being,” and is very optimistic about the forthcoming fight by labeling it “a wonderful evening.”
A Complicated Legacy: Tyson’s Ever-Evolving Image
Tyson himself has always been very athletic from his youth and at the same time has been characterized as a person of multi-layered and cont save as for contradictory nature. His sheer physicality and hatred instilled in him when fighting rivals have at times painted over the image of the deep thinking, self-reflecting man seen in two interviews. Still, as he goes on dumping these confidences, the public and many admirers are gradually getting a glimpse of a man not just in a fighting stance but also in the intellectual one.
In summing up his emotional turmoil and impassioned moments, chance meeting and bitterness, Tyson appealingly breaks the cage to explore the sweetness of boxing. Whether before a fight or when mimicking playfully Hasbulla, the actions demonstrated by Tyson are full of emotion that a fiercer man of his stature will not easily express. The fact that it has not deterred him and he wants to continue, despite being in his fifties, shows the willingness to change and stand up again.
For fans and spectators, Tyson’s journey offers a profound lesson: the macho men we know, including the hardest ones, are men who have soft and deep tears, smile, and a sense of humor. Tyson’s complex and fascinating off-camera story continues as he gets back in the boxing ring, ensuring that he will forever remain one of the games all-time great characters.
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