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During his prime, the lavish lifestyle of Mike Tyson attracted a lot of attention. Raised in the mean, tough streets of Brooklyn, New York, he struggled against a childhood filled with financial challenges, growing up in poverty. However, as he started climbing the stairs of success, he started to earn more money as well. At his peak, he was one of the highest-paid boxers in the world. He would rake in millions for a fight. He reportedly made $103 million for his Lennox Lewis fight.

However, he wouldn’t hold back on spending his hard-earned money either. He had a passion for cars and mansions and even owned exotic animals such as his three Bengal tigers. Not only that, but his heart was big enough that he would give away expensive cars as gifts without batting an eyelid. However, that was not the only thing that he would gift. According to a recent revelation, he once even gifted a house to a female celebrity. So who was this celebrity to earn Tyson’s favor like that?

Comedian Aries Spears finds out the shocking truth about Mike Tyson

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Recently, comedian Aries Spears appeared on VladTV where he discussed a wide variety of topics. During one segment the interviewer told him, “In his heyday, Mike had so much money that he bought a famous celebrity we all know about, he bought her a house.” This left the comedian perplexed. Spears asked, “A famous female we all know about. Really?” The interviewer confirmed, which led Spears to ask him, “Damn. Can you tell me off the record?”. The interviewer then agreed that he would reveal the identity of the celebrity to him after the interview.

However, he once again stressed that the person is “Someone everyone’s heard of.” Moreover, this leads Spears to ask about the ethnicity of the celebrity, “Black or white?”. The interviewer hesitated for a moment. Spears pressed on, “You ain’t gonna give it away by doing that.”

The Interviewer then hesitatingly replied, “Okay, Black. But he most dated black women so… And it’s not Robin Givens.” Spears then joked, “Oh, I wouldn’t think that. She took her house.” It seems that the identity of the celebrity will remain anonymous for now.

What are some of the wildest purchases made by the former champion?

Mike Tyson, the boxing legend, has always been in the spotlight. His fame is well-deserved, but so is his reputation for extravagant spending. Here’s a closer look at some of the lavish purchases that defined his lifestyle:

  1. Pet Tigers: Mike Tyson owned three Bengal tigers, each costing him $60,000, with an additional $70,000 spent on their care and feeding. He also hired an animal trainer for $125,000.
  2. Gold Bathtub: Tyson gifted his ex-wife a $2.2 million 24-karat gold bathtub, a gesture far from ordinary.
  3. 1997 Bentley Continental T: Tyson spent a whopping $500,000 on this exclusive vehicle, one of only 73 in existence.
  4. 30th Birthday Bash: His 30th birthday party cost him a staggering $410,000, making it a legendary event, even without the details about the guest list.
  5. Pigeon Collection: Alongside tigers, Tyson spent $400,000 on his love for pigeons.
  6. Jaguar XJ220: Another costly addition to Tyson’s car collection, the Jaguar XJ220 set him back $470,000.
  7. Ohio Mansion: His Ohio mansion featured opulent luxuries like gold taps and marble floors, costing around $300,000.
  8. Bentley Azure Spree: Tyson purchased five Bentley Azures in one day, with a total cost exceeding $1.5 million.
  9. Jewelry: He indulged in extravagant jewelry, spending a staggering $3.4 million.
  10. Cannabis Farm: More recently, Tyson invested in a 40-acre cannabis farm, with plans for diverse usage including “glamping” and amphitheaters.

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Overall, the list of his purchasing history is wild even when compared to other celebrities. His expenditure caused him to go bankrupt once. However, like a true champ, he bounced back and turned things around for himself.

What are your thoughts about the said gift to the mystery celebrity? What do you think about Tyson’s extravagant salary? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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