“I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something,” Mike Tyson said of his relationship with his late mother. “She only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn’t pay for. I never got a chance to talk to her or know about her.” Unfortunately for Tyson, this would remain the last image his mother would have of him before she passed away.

Lorna Smith Tyson passed away in 1982 after battling cancer. Tyson was just 16 back then. A couple of years later, Tyson turned pro, setting himself on a path that ultimately made him one of the biggest stars in boxing. Multiple world titles, unforgettable fights, and global fame followed. But even now, Tyson often reflects on his troubled past and wonders how things might have been different. His latest endorsement seems to be part of that ongoing search for reconciliation with his past.

Mike Tyson can help people save $500 per month

“When I was a kid, it was tough seeing my mom struggle to take care of us. Every dollar mattered,” Tyson recalled in an X post earlier today. “If Price Fighter™ existed than it would have helped us out a lot.  It finds the lowest price online while merchants compete in real time for your order.  The lowest price always wins.” He even invited his followers to try it for themselves, so daily life feels a little less daunting. 

In July this year, Tyson partnered with Prize Fighter, a crowd-powered online shopping platform designed to combat inflation through cashback incentives. Alongside ChaChing, Tyson serves as both a co-founder and ambassador for the company. The platform claims it can redirect seller fees back to consumers, potentially saving them up to $500 per month. As Tyson previously noted, the initiative can put real money back into the pockets of American families.

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While Tyson helps you save money, he may expect you to spend it on his upcoming fight. 

‘Iron’ Mike set to fight Floyd Mayweather

Not too long ago, the boxing world was left in shock and awe when a match between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather was announced suddenly. The retired duo is expected to fight in the spring of next year in an exhibition match. Even though the date, location, and the broadcast partner for the fight remain under wraps, both fighters seemed excited in their statements to CSI Sports.

“I still can’t believe Floyd wants to really do this,” Tyson said. “It’s going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it’s signed and it’s happening!” Meanwhile, Mayweather described the fight as another opportunity to showcase his legacy. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there hasn’t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,” he said. “You already know that if I am going to do something, it’s going to be big and it’s going to be legendary.”

That being said, Mike Tyson has managed to stay connected with his fans well beyond retirement. Whether it’s through ventures like Prize Fighter or even stepping back into the ring at 59, Tyson continues to show that his presence in the sport and beyond is still relevant. What do you think of his endorsement?