Mike Tyson Announces Retirement From Hotboxin’ in Emotional Final Recordings of His Podcast

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer and cannabis entrepreneur, has declared the end of an era for his beloved podcast, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. Known for his profound transition from the world’s most formidable heavyweight to a captivating podcast host, Tyson shared a poignant message with his fans, marking the conclusion of his influential series.

“Ladies and gentlemen, these are my final recordings of HotBoxin. I really enjoyed being a part of this journey and all the people that I met, the remarkable people that I met in interviews. And by now, for me, this is my next chapter in life. Please enjoy the following socials at Mike Tyson and MikeTyson.com for my next venture, please. I love you all,” Tyson expressed.

Signaling a bittersweet farewell to his audience. The post, encapsulated with the caption, “A Message to my Hotboxin’ fans 🥊,” resonated with heartfelt gratitude and a hint at new beginnings, urging followers to stay tuned to his social media for upcoming ventures.

Tyson’s journey with Hotboxin’ has been nothing short of spectacular, blending candid and deep conversations with a roster of high-profile guests from all walks of life like Kevin Hart, Joe Rogan, Bill Maher, Dana White, Tony Hawk, Katt Williams, The Undertaker, Ryan Garcia, Stephen A. Smith, Eminem, Andrew Huberman, Israel Adesanya, and Grant Cardone just to name a few. The first episode aired on January 15th, 2019 and the guest was Dr Gerardo Sandoval. According to IMDb, the podcast has done 257 episodes.

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As he turns the page to the next chapter of his life, fans are left with a legacy of episodes that transcend the conventional bounds of sports podcasting, eagerly anticipating what “Iron” Mike will embark on next. The question remains, though: Why did Mike Tyson start doing a podcast in the first place?

Why Mike Tyson embraced podcasting

Mike Tyson confronted a personal challenge that almost prevented him from starting his podcast: his self-consciousness about his lisp. “I never wanted to do a podcast because I was too self-conscious of my lisp,” Tyson revealed in an interview with Patrick Bet-David. His venture into the world of podcasting with Hotboxin’ was a transformative journey, transcending his initial apprehensions and leading to unexpected success, evidenced by the podcast amassing around 97 million views.

Tyson’s narrative shifted as he embraced the medium, finding solace and confidence in the support of his audience. “So I did a few of them. People saw them and I started getting a buzz and they kept saying, say this, say that, we love you this and that,” he recounted, highlighting how the encouragement he received propelled him to new heights. By interviewing a wide range of people, Mike Tyson was able to use his platform to not only share his own vulnerabilities but also foster a sense of empowerment and create profound connections with his audience.