‘I’m Easily Offended’: Mike Tyson, Who Has Often Lost His Mind in Past, Opens Up on How Being ‘Nobody’ Helps Him Deal With Criticism
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Dec 14, 2022 | 4:15 PM EST
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is no stranger to getting into altercations, whether it be with media reporters or his opponents. This has led many to criticize him for not conducting himself in a professional manner, but this wouldn’t have often worked due to Tyson’s brash and unapologetic nature.
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However, it looks like the former heavyweight champion is a changed man in the way he handles criticism as he revealed what has made him make these changes.
Mike Tyson opens up about how he handles criticism
‘Iron Mike’ recently made an appearance on Fox News, where he was asked by Tucker Carlson about how he handled criticism now. Tyson then went into detail about how he went into a mental space of being ‘nobody’. He stated that while he was easily offended if he went onto this mental space he could take criticism.
“Yeah, I suppose, but mostly yeah, but it still it can get even better sometimes. I get in my head and think I’m somebody and then I’m easily offended, but when I’m nobody, I can never be offended,” he said
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This is certainly an interesting take by ‘Iron Mike‘. Moreover, this even surprised Carlson who was in awe of Tyson’s insights. He even praised the former champion for his deep words.
Tyson thanks god for everything he had in life
Following this, Carlson goes on to ask Tyson how he reminds himself of being a nobody, whilst the people around him think of him as an icon. ‘Kid Dynamite’ replies by claiming that god had given him everything and put him in this place.
“God did this. I asked for this and this is what he gave me. It’s not like someone gave me something that I didn’t acquire. I wanted this life, I prayed for this life and I received it.” Tyson added.
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 19: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson looks on during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. September 19, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.(Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Iron Mike has come a long way in understanding how to handle criticism. Despite being notorious for once being rude and easily offended, he has now matured and developed an understanding of how to better himself.
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