“Nothing Phony or Fake About Him”: Former Mafia Boss Defends Mike Tyson for Getting Angry at Interviewer 2 Years After Infamous Interview Broke the Internet

Mike Tyson is known for having an open personality. He does not like to sugarcoat words before they come out of his mouth. And that’s something many fans appreciate about the former Heavyweight champion of the world. Being honest and upfront is one of many things Tyson is known for. And it is safe to say that these characteristics distinguish him and make him who he really is. But, despite honesty being the noblest of virtue, it can hurt the one receiving it. And that’s something that happened in a famous interview with Tyson, wherein he got upset with the interviewer about the questions he was asked.

However, almost two years post that interview, a friend of Tyson and a former Mafia Boss, Michael Franzese, opened up about his thoughts regarding that interview.

Franzese on Mike Tyson’s Honesty

In an interview with DjVlad, the former crime boss was asked about Mike Tyson slamming Vlad, the interviewer, for asking him questions about his relationships with the people on the street. It seems like ‘Iron Mike’ was not in the mood to answer such questions and became upset.

Reacting to Tyson’s interview, Franzese said, ” Listen, Mike Is what’s in his head comes out of his mouth. Mike is the most sincere and honest guy you’re gonna ever meet.” It seems like the former crime boss is at peace with this side of Tyson and appreciates that he is honest with the people at a time when honesty is a rare commodity.

Even the interviewer agreed with Franzese and showed his appreciation for the same. Furthermore, talking about Tyson, the 72-year-old said,” Nothing phony or fake about him, and I love that in him very sincere, and he told you the way it is.” Recently, the two made an appearance on a podcast together.

Mike Tyson and Michael Franzese’s upcoming project

Tyson and Franzese have been working together on building a “platform.” And, as per the former Crime Boss’s definition, the platform will focus on taking in “adversity and turning it into an advantage.” Both of them have been through adversity and have changed their lives through sheer will. And they focus on helping others who are in need. And working on building a legacy.

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