Mike Tyson says that the death of his four-year-old daughter is the lowest moment of his life. Exodus Tyson passed away after a home accident back in 2009. She was found by her seven-year-old brother after accidentally hanging herself on a treadmill cord.
Her mother, who was in another part of the house at the time, rushed to her aid and called 911. Despite all the efforts from both the mother and emergency responders, Exodus couldn’t be revived. That incident had left the Tyson family devastated. Mike Tyson, who was in Las Vegas at the time, flew back to Phoenix immediately upon hearing the news. He recounted the saddening incident on the recent episode of his podcast Hotboxin’.
Mike Tyson shares his “nadir”
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In the podcast, Mike Tyson talked about the lowest moment of his life. Tyson’s guest, Rick Ross, being his inquisitive self, asked ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ about the worst phase of his life. Tyson revealed it was the loss of his four-year-old daughter. “My nadir,” Tyson stated solemnly, “was when I lost my daughter, my four-year-old daughter.” Rick Ross, clearly empathetic, offered a heartfelt “God bless you.”
“Yeah, I can’t go…” Tyson trailed off, his voice heavy with emotion. “I was f***ed up, I was f***ed up.” Ross, acknowledging the unimaginable pain, simply said, “I can only imagine.” Tyson continued, finding a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. “It made me a better person though.” This revelation sparked a discussion about coping with such a profound loss. The co-host inquired, “How’d you be able to recover that? How you recover that stuff?”
Tyson’s answer was poignant, “You never recover, but you live with it. Isn’t that weird?” Rick Ross commended Tyson’s strength, stating, “That’s crazy, you kept it so clear. That was well articulated.” This vulnerable exchange offered a glimpse into the champion’s private struggles. However, in another interview, Tyson shared the darker side of being famous.
Tyson talked about having no self-love
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In a conversation with VLAD TV, Iron Mike bared his soul, confessing the time he considers his lowest. It wasn’t a brutal defeat or a shocking upset. The worst moment, Tyson revealed, stemmed from a deeper struggle. “I was yelling from a point of no suffering, no self-love,” he admitted, reflecting on a past public outburst. His meteoric rise to boxing superstardom had a dark underbelly.
“Everything was just off limits,” Tyson explained. He spoke of a hollowness beneath the glitz and the cheers, a feeling of isolation despite the fame. “No one to talk to, feel nothing from nobody,” he said, painting a picture of a champion crumbling from the inside out. This internal battle wasn’t confined to his personal life. Even his boxing career, a source of immense success, became a double-edged sword. “The best but also the worst,” Tyson stated, acknowledging both the growth and the uncertainty that came with his athletic achievements.
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Mike Tyson’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. But by sharing his struggles, Tyson sheds light on the importance of mental health and the unseen battles fought by even the most celebrated figures. What are your thoughts about this? Tell us in the comments section.