On the morning of April 1, 2006, in front of the memorial hall in Beijing, a luxury Mercedes-Benz car attracted the attention of tourists, and the former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson got out of the car, with a swarthy ** and strong figure, with a white T-shirt printed with American basketball superstar O'Neal **, which was particularly eye-catching.
Although he did not show the domineering spirit on the field in the crowd, he looked a little tired. He went straight to the memorial hall and stayed reverently in front of the body of *** for a long time, seemingly taking the chairman as an idol in his heart.
Tyson showed great interest in the books of the Founding Fathers and Presidents sold in the hall, but due to the enthusiasm of the visitors, he eventually bought only three volumes.
Although a little disappointed, Tyson's mood improved when he left, and he shouted "I love you guys" to the crowd of onlookers! One is a great man of the century, the other is a famous boxing champion, and they meet and start a conversation in this parallel time and space.
When Tyson becomes an "international fan", how will his thoughts affect his boxing career?
1) Challenges and Honors: Mike Tyson's boxing career began in 1985 when he was a teenager and lived in the most crime-ridden neighborhood in Brooklyn, USA, when his father left him and his mother.
In order to change his life, he fought with people every day, and even experienced 3 to 4 street fights. With a love for boxing, Tyson wanted to make his mother proud, and he once wrote on his blog: "My father left us, and my mother gave so much for this family, so I hated letting my mother down, and I expected her to be proud of me."
All she knew was that I was a bear kid on the block. ”
Tyson's boxing career began as a child, when his mother died at an early age, leaving him to face life alone. In order to survive, he chose boxing as his career, turning the tragic experiences of his childhood and love for boxing into a powerful motivation.
He has defeated many notable opponents with incredible speed and power, winning 37 straight victories in four years, 33 of which have been stoppage victories. His stellar performances proved his strength and talent as he easily became the world's youngest heavyweight boxing title after defeating Trevor Bobique on November 22, 1986.
His success teaches us that infinite possibilities can only be created by turning pain and love into strength.
The sport of boxing will rise again, and with his presence it can go toe-to-toe with legendary boxers like Luis, Marciano and Ali. "His career peaked between 1986 and 1991 and it was incredible.
In 1991, boxing champion Tyson experienced a low point in his life. During this time, he found his idol*** and received a profound revelation in his communication with the great man.
On July 17, Tyson was invited to the Miss Negro beauty pageant to participate in the celebration. On the way to the rehearsal hall of the Omni Hotel, more than two dozen black beauties surrounded him, apparently trying to strike up and flirt with him.
As we all know, Tyson's two major hobbies are boxing and women, and he naturally can't resist this. He even got caught up in it and couldn't extricate himself. When Jackson, the black leader of his fellow citizens, was pushed out of the crowd, he shouted to him, "Hey man, we're not here for this!" ”
Jackson's reminder still seems to have come too late. When he was invited to a rap show, within minutes, Tyson managed to strike up a conversation with a young and beautiful black girl, Drecy Washington, and the relationship between the two quickly warmed up, and they also exchanged ** numbers.
However, what happened after that did not develop according to the regular TV pick-up plot, but pushed Tyson step by step into the abyss.
2) ** and Madness At two o'clock in the morning on July 19, at the kind invitation of Tyson, Drecy took his rented luxury car in ** pajamas and went to a luxury hotel.
Tyson believes that this love affair is just a routine in his life, he is a world-class boxing superstar, enjoying the best resources, and money and beauty will naturally go hand in hand, which he deserves.
However, after a night of indulgence, King Tyson's life seems to be starting to spiral out of control. The next day, Dresy was admitted to the emergency room of the Union Hospital, where he righteously accused Tyson of rudeness and insisted that he had been ****ed.
As soon as the news broke, it shocked the world. If this accusation is confirmed, Tyson will face jail time, which is undoubtedly self-destructive. Prior to that, he was preparing for a match against Holyfield in an attempt to regain the title.
Both Tyson and his agent, Don King, were afraid of losing their belts and freedom, so they hired the most well-known lawyers of the time to defend them.
Tyson seems to have won the game, but he's not satisfied. He took the wizard's advice and simply peed in a jar containing $500, then waited three days for the wizard to pray and cast a spell to bless him through this difficult time.
However, at the trial on January 27, 1992, Tyson was confronted with the testimony of two key witnesses, one a luxury car driver and the other an emergency room doctor.
The driver's evidence seems to be enough to prove that Miss Pageant suffered brutal and rough treatment by Tyson, causing her to look so messy and confused that day; A medical report from an emergency room doctor can put an end to the case.
Even Tyson's chief lawyer, who is good at argumentation, can feel overwhelmed by such a situation, and even make the mistake of confusion.
He painstakingly gathered 48 pieces of evidence to try to prove that Tyson was not a rough man, but a polite gentleman. However, Tyson was skeptical about the veracity of the evidence, and his arrogant attitude gradually eroded the judge's trust in him.
"I'm not a mean person, but I'm definitely an arrogant bastard," he said. In court, it was extremely difficult for me to be humble, because I didn't have a single soft bone in me. ”
In court, Tyson's demeanor frightened even onlookers, with several eye contact with reporters described as "chilling and thrilling."
In the absence of convincing direct evidence from the prosecution, Tyson was ruthlessly convicted, causing widespread concern in society. "I had been crucified, I had been humiliated by the whole society, my career seemed to be locked down, I was badly hurt, and I was prepared for the worst," he explained.
But I want to clarify that I did act somewhat recklessly that day, I did not deny it, but I did not want to interfere with anyone roughly. Whatever the outcome, I'm going to take it with ease. ”
Tyson, who paid a terrible price for three years of one-night romance, found peace in the Youth Center prison. Although there were no boxing matches, no women and no money, he gained inner peace and tranquility.
Occasionally, he was challenged by inmates, but they all failed, and the prison guards often made things difficult for him, and confinement became a common thing for him. In his solitary time, he began to reflect on his own faults and impetuousness, and replaced them with reason and thinking.
He even made reading his hobby in prison, which was unbelievable as a boxing champion.
His favorite classic books include "The Best Works", "The Earl of the Hill" and "Capital". **'s famous quote had a profound impact on him, especially "no investigation, no voice", because this quote gave him a deep inspiration in his experience of being wrongfully imprisoned.
He even adopted it as his motto and often talked about it. In addition, he also very much advocated that "humility makes people progress, pride makes people backward, civilizes their spirit, and barbarizes their physique", so as to warn himself to remain humble and not arrogant or impatient on the road of life after being released from prison.
Whenever Tyson gets lost, the answer can always be found in "Mao Xuan". It was probably the quietest and most meaningful moment of his life, and for the first time he found himself able to read the letters and be impressed by the thoughts of the great man.
At that time, he was even able to smoke for three days or a month without smoking or touching women. This seems to be the common denominator between Chinese and Western civilizations, and the ideas of great men took root in Tyson's heart and had a great influence on him.
August 19, 1995, an important day after Tyson's release from prison. He regained his glory by defeating formidable opponents with ferocious punches, and winning four straight bouts allowed him to regain the WBC and WBA belts.
Looking back on the last time he won such an honor four years ago, Tyson couldn't help but burst into tears. However, in 1997, Tyson once again faced off against his old rival Holyfield, but performed the biggest stain of his entire career - "biting the ear".
It could be a dissatisfaction with the last tactical knockout from his opponent, or it could be that he habitually abandoned etiquette inside the Circle. Since then, Tyson's image has been severely damaged, and even commercial value and all resources have begun to ostracize him, and his career has fallen into a precipitous decline.
At the end of his rope, he could only declare the end of his athletic career and face bankruptcy. However, for Tyson, the habit of extravagant living cannot be changed, and even with huge debts, he can still borrow $8,100 to take care of the tigers.
However, those days when money and beauties were readily available are gone, and he can only rely on his remaining popularity, frequently participating in commercial performances and film shoots, and even getting involved in the entertainment industry to have a wonderful showdown with martial arts superstar Donnie Yen in "Ip Man 3".
At the beginning, Tyson's failure to manage himself plunged his otherwise bright life into chaos. He lost not only three precious years, but also the moment he stepped into prison, the once invincible Tyson seemed to be "dead", which was the verdict of the law and the challenge of fate.
When Tyson was at his most depressed, he would think of the idol he "encountered" in prison*** Every time he reads it, he will have a sudden sense of enlightenment.
When Tyson first set foot in China, he did not take on any advertisements or commercial performances, but chose to admire *** He has always unreservedly expressed his respect for Chinese history and his admiration for great men.
In his heart, ** is a person with incomparable power, while he himself seems incomparably small. He believes that what a great man possesses is not only a strong physique, but also an incomparable spirit.
On many public occasions, he would show his right arm, explaining: "Due to the times and circumstances in which I live, there are many demonization stories about *** circulating in the United States, but only those who have an in-depth understanding of history and anthologies will know that without him there would be no China today."
It is he who has brought the determination and conviction of the Chinese people to regain and rise, and has brought unprecedented glory and self-esteem. He and I are both ordinary people, but he can do such a great thing because he has strong mental strength and self-confidence.
Therefore, I have a deep respect for him. ”
Tyson has made a deep impression in China, and his violent aesthetic is loved by a large number of Chinese fans. On May 19, 2020, he announced his entry into a social platform in China, attracting more than 1 million followers in just a few hours.
He also showed his combination punches to Chinese netizens, and in just ten seconds, he threw more than 100 punches. However, in 2022, the former boxing champion Tyson was photographed by the British ** in a sick appearance at Miami Airport.
He was in a wheelchair, holding his cane tightly with his right hand and coughing with his left hand often covering his mouth and nose with a tissue. Several of his carers escorted him forward, apparently unable to live on his own.
Tyson, who once fought invincible opponents all over the world, now feels the pressure of life for the first time, like an old man in his twilight years, terminally ill. He once said, "Everyone has an end to life, and when I look in the mirror and see the little spots on my face, I realize that my expiration date is not far off." ”
Once a challenger of fate, but now reliant on crutches, boxing champion Tyson's physical condition is deteriorating. This is actually because of his past indulgence and profligacy.
Every life deserves to be cherished and respected, not consumed. I hope the boxing champion can understand deeply"It's not too late to make amends"The true meaning of the case, as soon as possible**.