“He didn’t like the 28 people that he shot and 8 that he killed”: Mike Tyson Was Lucky to be Alive After Meeting a Serial Killer

"He didn't like the 28 people that he shot and 8 that he killed": Mike Tyson Was Lucky to be Alive After Meeting a Serial Killer

Mike Tyson rose to prominence at a very young age but soon the former boxer was surrounded by many controversies. Also known as the Iron Mike, Tyson was put behind bars for s**ually assaulting a model. 

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Mike Tyson in the boxing ring
Mike Tyson in the boxing ring

During an interview, the 57-year-old boxer described meeting a serial killer, whom he mistook for a journalist. Tyson who is one of the most fearless celebrities who knows what threat looks like. He recalled his meeting with the person who murdered many people

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Mike Tyson thought the serial killer was a really nice guy 

Mike Tyson and Dale Hausner
Mike Tyson and Dale Hausner

Mike Tyson’s story of how he came across a killer stunned all of his followers and other observers. When Tyson appeared for an interview, he stated that he believed the serial killer was a sports journalist and that he thought he was a nice guy. The 57-year-old boxer also stated that he had a conversation with him and after a few days cops came to see him at the gym. While recalling the incident the boxer said,

A week later my gym was surrounded by SWAT, and the cops showed me a picture that me and the guy took. The cops asked me how did I know the guy, I said I don’t know but if I did something wrong to him I’m sorry. And then he said, ‘No, Mr. Tyson. He liked you… he didn’t like the 38 people that he shot and the eight that he killed.” 

Tyson stated the man was a baseline shooter none other than Dale Hausner who mercilessly gunned down many people. The boxer also mentioned that he died in the prison. Hausner killed himself on 19 June 2013.

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Mike Tyson talks about his death coming closer

Mike Tyson at an event
Mike Tyson at an event

Tyson is currently very famous for his podcast Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson. On his entertaining podcast, the boxer is often seen revealing many interesting things about his past life. When the 57-year-old boxer invited Sean McFarland a therapist on his podcast, Tyson talked about what he thinks of death. While talking to the guest on his show, the boxer said,

“We are all gonna die one day, of course. Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face, I say: ‘Wow, that means my expiration date is coming close, really soon’.” 

For Tyson money doesn’t matter. He believes that even if you have an excessive amount in your bank account that doesn’t mean you’ve won in life. While talking about money and life, the boxer said,

“I always tell people, they think money’s gonna make them happy, they’ve never had money before. When you have a lot of money, you can’t expect nobody to love you.”

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Tyson claims that if you believe you are invincible because you have money, you are mistaken. Every episode of his podcast is enjoyed by his viewers since many people relate to him for a variety of reasons. 

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Written by Umeza Peera

Umeza Peera is a pop culture junkie and works as Content writer for Fandom Wire. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Philosophy. Umeza has been writing for three years. She enjoys writing relatable stories that would connect with people

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