Mike Tyson Says He Would “Rather Be Paid $8 Million Somewhere” Than Be In the Gym as a Boxing Coach

Mike Tyson has had one of the most storied careers in boxing. He became the youngest undisputed heavyweight champion ever at just 20 years old and competed in 58 professional fights throughout his career, garnering him the nickname ‘The Baddest Man On The planet’.

Tyson is now retired from the sport and has not stepped into the squared circle since his fight with Roy Jones Jr. back in 2020. However, he is still one of the most notable names in the sport, so it came as no surprise when he was asked by actress Rosie Perez whether he has aspirations of becoming a coach.

Does Mike Tyson want to be a coach?

In the latest episode of ‘Iron Mike’s podcast, HotBoxin’, he was asked by renowned actress Rosie Perez if he trains fighters and Tyson had this to say.

“‘I don’t have that kind of patience. I’m not gonna wake up every morning, get this guy up, make sure he’s running doing his exercise and all of that stuff. ”

He then adds that he simply does not have the time to be in the gym and would rather get paid more money from his other businesses than be in the gym all day saying, “I don’t have the time, I have business to do, I don’t have the time to be in the gym every day all day, that’s what a trainer does he’s in the gym that’s the job, every day, all day in the gym. So I’d rather be paid $8 million somewhere than be in the gym every day”

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Lastly, he went on to state that being a trainer is a demanding job and is similar to being a parent, “listen when you’re a trainer, you’re a psychiatrist you’re a mother, you’re a father, you’re a step father you’re everything”

Will Tyson become a coach in the future?

‘Kid Dynamite’ seems like the perfect candidate for a coach if he ever chooses to be one. He is one of the greatest to ever step foot in a boxing ring and has knowledge that is on par with some of the best coaches in boxing.

However, a coaching job for Tyson seems like a far-fetched idea, as he wants to spend more time with his family and get paid a lot more from his businesses.

Do you think Mike Tyson will become a coach? Let us know in the comments.

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