Mike Tyson, who is arguably one of the toughest men to have ever walked the earth, is also one of the realest and most emotional.
I think his life has been a great example for me because if Tyson can be honest, humble, and own his demons, fears, and failures, then who am I to think I can’t? What makes me or you tougher or realer than Tyson? Nothing does, absolutely nothing.
There was a video where Tyson said he wanted to learn how to fight so people wouldn’t abuse him on the streets anymore. He didn’t want to be humiliated. As someone who has faced all kinds of adversity and difficult situations, I totally relate to that. That’s why I started lifting weights, practicing martial arts, and training with various disciplines. Like Mike, I was tired of being in a position where I felt powerless.
Here you see Tyson becoming emotional on the Michael Rapaport podcast as he talks about his admiration for the great Muhammad Ali. Ali wasn’t just one of the toughest men in the ring, he was one of the bravest and most principled outside of it. He stood up for equality when many others didn’t dare. So it’s no surprise that Tyson, one of the greats himself, pays homage to Ali, the greatest of all time!
“Ali is a different breed of person, he’s not like us.” For Tyson to say that, someone who himself is a different breed, really shows just how special Ali was. Rest in peace, Ali.
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