Despite Suffering From a Nerve Condition That Left Him in a Wheelchair Once, 56-Year-Old Mike Tyson Open to Compete on a Show With $250,000 Winning Prize for Weird Reason

Mike Tyson in a recent episode of his podcast, Hotboxin’, expressed his interest to participate in a dance show. However, the former heavyweight champion suffers from a nerve condition called Sciatica. It is a condition in which pain gets induced along the path of the sciatic nerve making it painful to walk. Though Tyson does not experience it constantly, it happens every now and then. And when it does, one would find him in a wheelchair or using a cane.

In August of last year, Tyson was spotted in a wheelchair at Miami airport. As per CNBCTV18, Tyson claimed that this is his only health condition and it happens every now and then.

In a recent episode of his podcast with singer Ne-Yo, Tyson showed his interest to compete in a dance show.

Why does Mike Tyson want to compete in a dance show?

Tyson is the host of the popular podcast named, Hotboxin’. In a recent episode of the podcast, Tyson sat down with singer and songwriter Ne-Yo. Amidst their conversation, Ne-Yo talked about the Dance Monster show which has a $250,000 winning prize. Ne-Yo talks about how the show is unique, saying, “The coolest thing about it, it’s CGI so like we are not watching anybody dance on stage. Behind the scenes, we like we see something amazing.” He applauds the show and adds, “But it is a dope show it is a show that you can watch with your kids and your grandmom.” 

Ne-Yo proceeds to show a clip of the show which amused Tyson to such an extent that it sparked a desire in him to be involved. He stated, “I want to dance looking like that.” The show is based on CGI, so Tyson can participate despite having a nerve condition. Will he do so? Only time can tell. For all we know, Tyson has dabbled in other vocations apart from fighting in the past.

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His resilience only proves that he is the epitome of a larger-than-life personality and that is why he is an inspiration to many. Is Tyson an inspiration for you? Share it with us in the comments below.