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MOSCOW, RUSSIA NOVEMBER 28, 2017: American former professional boxer Mike Tyson at the Synergy Global Forum at Moscow’s Olimpiysky Arena. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA NOVEMBER 28, 2017: American former professional boxer Mike Tyson at the Synergy Global Forum at Moscow’s Olimpiysky Arena. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
One of the most renowned boxers of all time, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ Mike Tyson has seen everything in his lifetime. The two-time heavyweight champion has risen through every challenge and adversity that life put him through. His triumphs are an inspiration for generations upon generations to come.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – JULY 21: Mike Tyson and Don King celebrates after Tyson defeated Carl Williams for the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight tittles on July 21, 1989 at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson won the fight with a knock out in the first round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Recently, the boxing legend talked about his deepest secret on Instagram and swore that he would take these secrets to his grave.
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What is the secret that Mike Tyson will take to his grave?
The heavyweight legend has won all there is to win in his career. Tyson ruled the world of boxing as one of the most intimidating human beings to get into the ring with. However, Iron Mike has also gone through extremely low points in his life.
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In an Instagram post, Tyson revealed a phrase that signified the struggles and challenges he had to power to be the calm and serene personality that he is right now. He said, “Nobody will ever know the lows I had to overcome to become this gentle.”
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Following his retirement, Tyson has left his old terrifying persona behind and accepted his new life of tranquility. Additionally, Tyson openly admits on his podcast ‘Hotboxin with Mike‘ of having gone through this shift in himself.
The last fight of Mike Tyson’s career
Mike Tyson hung up his gloves after his final fight against Kevin McBride on June 11, 2005. It was an excruciating experience for every Tyson fan as McBride held his own against the legendary boxer.
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Finally, after the end of the sixth round, Tyson did not come back to fight for the seventh, he forfeited his last ever fight in the squared circle. However, Tyson came back on November 29, 2020, to fight Roy Jones Jr for an exhibition bout.
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