MIKE TYSON TALKS ABOUT DAUGHTER’S DEATH AND MORE
Mike Tyson has changed a lot since beginning his career as a boxer decades ago. Although good at his craft at the beginning of his career, Tyson did not have the discipline needed to maintain a positive image in the spotlight. “I was insane. I had this rage – but that’s what made me a great fighter. I wanted people who got in the ring with me to think they were dealing with a savage. I wanted them to show me respect. I was a pig then. A pig,” said Tyson to The Sun.
Although once wild, Tyson settled down after the death of his 4-year-old daughter in 2009. “After Exodus’s death I knew I needed to do something positive and not sit there full of anger,” Mike said. The retired boxer married Lakiha Spicer who influenced him to turn things around with soberness and weight loss. “I stopped drinking and for six months I only ate tomato and basil soup and water. I lost over 100lb and I haven’t had meat since. I don’t want anything in me that’s going to enrage me — no processed food, no meat. It’s much harder to be a good man than a great boxer. I needed to be a good man and a good father,” explained the former heavyweight champion.
Tyson has made appearances on several daytime talk shows speaking as a positive force since wedding his wife in 2009. The former boxer has also taken a more active role in caring for his kids. Tyson is the father of eight children.
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Who is the little baby ?
Now that was just rude..SMH!
I truly believe any one can change if they put in the work that it takes to change. I’m so proud of Mike Tyson for the changes that he’s made in his life. Also I like to thank Mike’s wife for her influence. Every man needs a good woman. You have a beautiful family Mike and I’m sure that they love you unconditionally. Your angel Exodus is looking down on you from heaven and is so proud of the changes you made. You will always represent BROOKLYN, N.Y. Peace!
Beautiful kids, Iron Mike. You did a good job !
I love the rebirth of Mike Tyson. He is showing that you can get knocked down and get back up and do new things. Iron Mike is so totally different this Mike. This Mike is a family man who is all about providing for his wife and kids. I’m still a fan of Iron Mike, but I love the new Mike.
I have noticed a change in Mike Tyson which I definately commend the brotha for that. I have seen him on talk shows, and when he talks you can tell he is at peace. He has certainly gone through alot in his life time, and it show that anybody can change. It’s so said when people sometimes write you off with no possibilities. But sometimes you have to go through the storms in life to discover your own strength. I don’t believe what he went through was no accident. I personally don’t regret anything good or bad that has happen to me. Those experiences made me who I am today. I am stronger, and wiser, and very appreciative of what I have. I take nothing for granted, and just glad to see him at a much better place in his life. I wish alot of people who are hurting inside, and self destruct can find peace.
He has a beautiful family. Lil’ Mama in the back is toooo cute!! Look at her facial expression. Exodus is an angel watching over her father and family! Bless them!!
That little girl is adorable!!!! All of his kids are cute but she takes the cake!! Im glad he got his life together I like Mike Tyson!
Mike has been through alot. I’m glad he is at a better place, and he is growing as an individual. His wife is good for him too, for getting him off of alcohol and stuff.
What I say BCK?
Check out Mike being a changed man! “It’s much harder to be a good man than a great boxer. I needed to be a good man and a good father”. I love it! Behind a good, strong man is the right woman. His children are adorable!
Never too late to get it right!
So true.