Iron Mike Tyson has not boxed professionally since 2005, yet his performance against Roy Jones Saturday, and then hearing the humility and joy in Tyson’s voice during the post-fight interview proved to be one of the best moments we have witnessed this year. This was a great moment for Mike, to return to the ring in such a positive manner and make a difference in doing so by donating his check (he made a guaranteed $1 million per CSAC) to charity. Tyson talked up how great it felt to be a humanitarian, which is a far different label anyone than would’ve given him back in the day. He also showed, that he is at heart, a philosopher:
That’s fabulous. Made my day. Thank you.
It was hard for me to pay attention to Mike Tyson years ago. His antics in and out of the ring were just too far over the top for me. He was a puncher for sure and earned lots of respect in the ring for his fights. A tough business, and he was the champion tough guy. I watched this interview here we are offered and didn’t much know what to think. Mike Tyson was still struggling so hard to find words. I went to You Tube and watched fight highlights, and then the post fight interview in the ring, and then Tyson made more sense. Really did come across as a compassionate human being and he really became a pleasure to watch. Good for him.