‘You might want to kill yourself’: Mike Tyson reveals how fame causes mental illness

In the run-up to the Jake Paul battle, Mike TysonThe mid-air medical shock sent everyone into a panic. Nobody wanted anything to happen to the popular boxing star. The renewed flare-up of the stomach ulcer meant that the eagerly awaited return to the ring was postponed until later in November. The former heavyweight world champion had already struggled with back problems in the past.

In a recent interview Nakisa Bidarianthe co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, updated Ariel Helwani about Mike Tyson’s recovery. He shared that although “Iron” Mike is no longer doing boxing training, he has resumed his strength and body training. But the whole episode seems to have brought the former heavyweight champion’s medical history to the forefront. Years of involvement in the sport and the numerous issues he has battled both in and out of the ring apparently took their toll on his well-being. Speaking to Brut, he shared that staying in the spotlight often comes at a price, and not always physically.

Mental health under the microscope: insights from Mike Tyson

In a one-on-one interview, Mike Tyson revealed that fame often has a detrimental effect on mental health. According to him, popularity and celebrity sometimes lead to unusual situations. Wherever he goes, he constantly has to reckon with fans and followers chasing him and recognizing him.

One result of this endless public scrutiny is that the person tends to behave more bizarrely.”Maybe you want to kill yourself,“, he said, adding: “(You) may want to kill other people, may want to drink, may want to smoke, may want to do drugs, escape from that.“Why?” He explained that it ultimately boils down to the fact that the person is not in a normal situation.

Mike Tyson said it took him years to get used to the predicament. When the reporter asked when he actually got used to it, Mike Tyson replied: “Well, sometimes you think this is going to be cool, but it’s not. You know, in the beginning you think, “Yeah, I’m the big shot saying, ‘Hey, this has got to stop. Hey, I want to live my life… I want to hang out…” Then it gets a little boring. “Hey, this is not cool.” And eventually the time comes. I know every one of the greatest entertainers in the world says, “Hey, stop,” but it can’t stop; you can’t stop it.”

Aside from the physical problems, Mike Tyson also struggled with numerous mental health issues. His troubled personal life and reported experiences with banned substances only added to the chaos he was going through.

The fight against Jake Paul remains critical

There were concerns when the fight against Jake Paul was announced. The glaring age difference between “The Problem Child” and “Iron” Mike led to several voices condemning the fight. Just weeks before the fight on July 20, news broke that Tyson had suffered a stomach ulcer attack on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. Tyson then said in his statement to Jake Paul: “Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still get knocked out and be out of boxing forever.”

The news that he is on the road to recovery has thrilled millions of fans, but doubts remain as to whether the fight will even take place in November.

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