“That’s Cocaine With Boxing Gloves On”: Lennox Lewis Roped in as Renowned Comedian Gets Candid About Mike Tyson Fights

Mike Tyson, among other things, has also held his record for being the king of controversy both in his professional and personal life. Fans are not complaining though. The notorious activities along with the boxing prowess of ‘Iron’ Mike kept him popping up on TV. Each time it did, it would sweep all the attention of fans.

Lennox Lewis did not stand far behind. Fans knew him for his exceptional skills, powerful punches, and strategic approach in the ring. Lewis had several memorable bouts throughout his career, including fights against notable opponents such as Tyson himself, Evander Holyfield, and Vitali Klitschko. Aries Spears, the standup comedian and die-hard boxing fan, in a recent podcast, picked his favorite.

Who has had a more interesting fight history? Lennox Lewis or Mike Tyson?

Spears appeared on Vlad TV on YouTube to talk about multiple subjects. The comedian playfully compared acting icons Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson before delving into the ongoing writers’ strike. As the conversation flowed, Spears shared his reactions to various sports topics. One of which included a discussion about Floyd Mayweather. As the two went back to Lewis to discuss if his fights were interesting, the host could not help but mention Tyson.

For Spears, interesting is an understatement for Tyson. He said “Yeah, that’s cocaine with boxing gloves on” with a small laugh. This was also a subtle reference to Tyson’s history with drugs and addiction. Clearly, like most fans, Spears also sees him as a source of endless fascination and admiration.

How ‘Iron’ Mike overcame his addiction

For most parts of his life, Tyson struggled primarily with hard drugs such as cocaine and alcohol. Openly acknowledging his addiction issues which led to a yearlong rehab stint, he revealed that he had been under the influence of cocaine in a few of his bouts as well. The addiction is also to be blamed for the leg-biting incident between Lewis and Tyson where the latter lost control and went for a nice bite.

In recent years, Mike Tyson has made significant progress in overcoming his battle with addiction. Although he isn’t completely sober today, he’s in a much better place than before.

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Tyson has had one of the most turbulent childhoods. In addition, he lost a hard-earned fortune and found himself bankrupt. The grit it took to climb mountains back to financial and mental stability has fans holding him in the greatest regard even now. Which fight of his makes your top list?

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