Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur were known to be close friends, with the boxer even dedicating his 1996 fight against Bruce Seldon to the rapper, who had been murdered just weeks before the bout. In a recent episode of his podcast, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion talked about the fearlessness of the rapper. Follow Boxing News Updates with Insidesport.IN
“Um, energetic, explosive, you’re looking at it,” Tyson said when asked to describe Shakur. “It was interesting. He used to come see me in prison when he was in town, and he was just interested. He was just misguided, all that adrenaline and energy. Totally. He came across Holyfield, and I’m sure everyone had apprehension of being fearful, but he just came across not afraid of anything.”
Tyson and Holyfield faced each other two times back in 1996 and 1997. with the latter winning both bouts.
The two fighters had a contentious relationship both in and out of the ring, with their infamous second fight in 1997 ending in a disqualification for Tyson after he bit off a piece of Holyfield’s ear.
Despite their rivalry, Tyson’s comments about Tupac’s fearlessness suggest that the rapper was able to approach Holyfield without any trepidation or anxiety.
Tyson have spoken openly about his own struggles with addiction and mental health in recent years, and his podcast has become a platform for him to discuss these issues with guests and listeners alike.
His conversation about Shakur and Holyfield is just one example of the candid and insightful discussions that take place on the show.
In the end, Tyson’s comments about Shakur’s fearlessness serve as a reminder of the rapper’s courage and determination, as well as his enduring friendship withthe boxing legend. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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