Mike Tyson Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles and Battle with Addiction
By: Joshua Martin
Known as one of the most dominant athletes the world has ever seen, Mike Tyson’s journey to the top was notoriously filled with adversity and controversy. The 58-year-old former two time Heavyweight boxing champion left an unforgettable mark on the sport of boxing, his combination of power, speed and intensity made him one of the more memorable figures in boxing history.
In a recent interview with Loaded Magazine, The World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee opened up about his struggles with drug addiction and how the experience has shaped his personal outlook on life.
Later in the interview, Tyson opened about his testosterone usage, while attacking the stigma placed around the hormone. Adding that an insufficient level of the hormone has been shown to alter one’s mind-state and emotions.
Currently, Tyson is preparing for his highly-anticipated boxing match against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. Despite numerous delays and false starts, the bout is scheduled to be held on Nov. 15th at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will also be streamed globally on Netflix.
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