Mike Tyson openly confessed to a period of financial recklessness during his early boxing stardom, attributing it to being “caught up in a vortex of destroying” himself amidst newfound fame.
Achieving his first world championship at the tender age of 20, Tyson’s ascent in the boxing world was meteoric, marked by an impressive string of victories, with 26 out of his initial 28 professional fights ending in knockout wins.
However, amid his rise to glory, Tyson faced personal tragedies, including the loss of his mother and brother.
The pressures of fame also took a toll, with random individuals approaching him for pictures and favors, sometimes resulting in violent outbursts. Consequently, Tyson found himself embroiled in numerous lawsuits, draining his finances and leading him down a destructive path.
Reflecting on this tumultuous period in an interview with professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios on the YouTube show ‘GOOD TROUBLE,’ Tyson admitted to making poor business decisions and associating with the wrong people.
He attributed his turnaround to a newfound sense of self-love, realizing that true fulfillment comes from giving to others rather than indulging in material possessions.
Despite his troubled past, Tyson emphasized that his transformation occurred relatively recently, within the past year or two.
Now aged 57, Tyson is preparing for a highly anticipated return to the ring, slated to face Jake Paul in a sanctioned bout approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations on July 20th, marking a new chapter in his storied career.