Mike Tyson has experienced both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in the world of boxing. Despite his setbacks, he remains one of the sport’s most popular and enduring stars.
Now, at 58 years old, Tyson is set to add another chapter to his legendary career. He initially retired from boxing in 2005 after a loss to Kevin McBride, in which he failed to answer the bell in the seventh round.
Next Saturday night, Tyson will step into the ring for his first professional boxing bout in 19 years, facing influencer boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will air live exclusively on Netflix.
In a recent conversation with fellow boxing legend Andre Ward on The Art of Ward podcast, Tyson reflected on his struggles and hardships.
“I don’t wish that on no one,” Tyson said. “I don’t wish that, no. I don’t wish my life on no one. As a whole. I wanted it all. I wanted to be the biggest fighter in the history of life. That’s what [Tyson’s former coach and mentor] Cus [D’Amato] put in my mind. How do I know to say those words, he put that in my mind.”
Tyson has faced profound personal challenges throughout his life. In addition to his own struggles, he endured the tragic loss of his four-year-old daughter in a home accident in 2009. Yet, despite these hardships, Tyson has continued to move forward.
