M. Tyson (photo) in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In addition to being a boxing legend, Mike Tyson He is a controversial figure and surprises with statements outside the ring. Now, participating in the podcast 'The Pivot', 'Iron' declared that he has good memories of the period he was imprisoned, as he was calm and could thus maintain balance in his life.
The arrest in question took place in 1992, when Tyson was sentenced to six years on a rape sentence. He denied the allegations, but was 'behind bars' for a long period. After leaving, the American managed to rebuild his career and became heavyweight champion of the WBC (World Boxing Council) and WBA (World Boxing Association).
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"I'm grateful. I'm a nice guy, a good person. I treated everyone very well and had three of the best years of my life in prison. I had peace and just dedicated myself to my balance. You need sanity to dictate part of your life. I ran, I did 12 or 13 kilometers around me. I ran for four hours, jumping around my room. My cell was weighted like concrete and I sank it with my feet on the floor. I arrived weighing 129kg. and when I left, I weighed 97,5kg,” said Tyson.
At 55 years old, Mike, who had been retired from professional boxing since 2005, returned to the ring in an exhibition fight against veteran Roy Jones Jr. On that occasion, the fight ended in a draw, but it 'kindled' a desire in 'Iron', which speculates on other duels in the sport. In his career in the 'noble art', there are 50 victories – 44 of which were knockouts -, six defeats and two unsuccessful fights.
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