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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Have you ever wondered what Mike Tyson, the former boxing legend who tormented the ring for over two decades, was afraid of?
Recently, Mike Tyson sat down in an episode of his podcast ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’, and to everyone’s surprise, the most feared boxer of all times unveiled the chapter which haunts him the most.
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Recalling the hard days of his childhood, Mike Tyson said, “I don’t know being homeless living you know living in the streets again, going back to Brownsville scares me. My mom would probably be just family. I’m not afraid of Brownsville, but just the fact that I’m back. I always look at all everything. That’s a blessing too.”
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However, in the early days of ‘Iron’ Mike’s life has been through difficulties. But under the wings of renowned promoter Cus D’Amato, the ‘Kid dynamite’ channelized his energy and paved the way to become the youngest heavyweight champion ever that laced the gloves.
Mike Tyson’s encounter with a Gunman
Recently, a video went viral that grasped a lot of attention on social media platforms. On this particular occasion, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ proved why he was branded as the most dangerous boxer inside the ring.
Notably, the 55-year-old legendary stalwart took to a comedy club along with his friends in Hollywood. While he was chuckling in his chair, on the comedian’s jokes, suddenly a random man interrupted the show and initiated an altercation in the club.
It’s unclear as to what exactly triggered the gunman to take the step. However, the tension in the room was palatable when he pulled out his gun.
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Furthermore, this was the moment, when Tyson showed his courage. The fear of a gun shocked everyone, but even that could not flinch the most feared boxer in the history of combat sports.
Interestingly, ‘Iron’ Mike had more to add to this drama. While the man was leaving, Tyson gestured him over with his hands and shook hands with him. Moreover, the boxing legend hugged him. This ended the brawl rather unexpectedly.
This was surprising to know the fact that the man who had no fear for the gun has a psychological fear in his mind.
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What do you make of Mike Tyson’s fear and his unusually calm gesture to end the brawl with the gunman? Let us know in the comments below.
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