Mike Tyson, the former ring savage, has evolved into a successful businessman, venturing into entertainment, cannabis, and podcasting, showcasing a remarkable transition from the boxing world to entrepreneurship.
When catching up with Mail Sport, Tyson revealed exactly how he became the Baddest Man on the Planet. He said: ‘My philosophy for fighting people and knocking them out was just put as much pressure on them as I could. It was just pressure, pressure, pressure. Make them make mistakes and then counter with a knockout. Simple as that.’
Now Iron Mike has shared the philosophy behind his latest business venture, Tyson Pro. He said the motivation for the brand from a phrase he’s held close to his heart: ‘Will-vs-Skill’.
Tyson believes the phrase embodies the ideology that discipline is key to success and growth, and that hard work is more important than raw talent.
Tyson said: ‘Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but doing it like you love it. A fighter must embody this saying, and with the right tools and the will to put in the work, they can become champions.’
Tyson has evolved into a successful businessman, venturing into entertainment, cannabis, and podcasting, showcasing a remarkable transition from boxing to entrepreneurship
The iconic boxing brand includes four flagship products: standard gloves, professional gloves and focus mitts and hand wraps
Professional boxers such as Terence Crawford have been seen using Tyson Pro equipment
As a result, Tyson spent the last three decades testing and developing the prototypes for Tyson Pro, ensuring every product met his gold standard for quality and protection.
The iconic boxing brand includes four flagship products: standard gloves, professional gloves and focus mitts and hand wraps. However, more items are expected to hit the shelves soon.
When discussing his range with RingTV, Tyson said: ‘I believe my gear is just as good as any gear in the world—if not better. My gloves are padded well, and they’re light.
‘The headgear is very light, comfortable. I had people work out in the gear, and they told me they liked the gloves, and the gear. That’s all I had to hear. I want to still stay involved with my sport, and it’s why I contribute something to the sport with my gear.’
According to reports, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer will be adding shorts, t-shirts, trunks and heavy bags to his range in due course.
But, that’s not Tyson’s only business venture. Since retiring from boxing, he has explored new avenues of work, covering everything from cannabis production to podcasting.
Iron Mike launched a premium cannabis brand named Tyson 2.0 in 2021. The brand has launched in over 100,000 retailers across 40 states and 17 countries. In addition, Mail Sport can now confirm Tyson 2.0 will be launching in New York later this year.
Tyson has also turned his hand to podcasting. He launched his ‘HotBoxin’ channel in January 2021, accumulating 902K subscribers after posting 207 videos.
Known for its candid and unfiltered discussions, the show features Tyson and his co-host Eben Britton engaging with a diverse array of guests, from celebrities to athletes.
Iron Mike launched a premium cannabis brand named Tyson 2.0 in 2021. The brand has launched in over 100,000 retailers across 40 states and 17 countries
Tyson has also turned his hand to podcasting. He launched his ‘HotBoxin’ channel in January 2021 and has accumulated 902K subscribers after posting 207 videos
Stars such as Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Hart, Jake Paul, Terence Crawford, Nick Kyrgios and many more have featured on the podcast so far.
The show offers a unique blend of personal stories, deep conversations, and a touch of humor. HotBoxin also provides an intimate look at Tyson’s life and experiences, making it a fan favourite among those looking for intriguing, uncensored conversations.
Not only is Tyson’s show enjoyable for the fans, it’s also very lucrative for the former heavyweight boxer. According to Statsmash, the American YouTube channel has a net worth of $745,000.
Tyson has also dipped his toe into acting. He starred in documentaries, such as ‘Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) and ‘Tyson’ (2008). He also featured in cameoed in ‘Black and White’ (1999), ‘Rocky VI’ (2006), ‘The Hangover’ (2009), ‘The Hangover Part II’ (2011) and ‘Ip Man 3’ (2015).
It is believed Iron Mike made $100,000 for his cameo role in the first The Hangover movie and $200,000 for his part in The Hangover Part II – according to Parade.
So, with the above in mind, Mail Sport decided to ask Iron Mike what his worst hangover was during their exclusive sit down ahead of Francis Ngannou’s fight with Tyson Fury.
Tyson laughed before saying: ‘It’s not even healthy,’ he says with a soft laugh. ‘It’s not even allowed on tape! So let’s not talk about that!’.
Tyson has also dipped his toe into acting, featuring in movies like The Hangover (above)