Mike Tyson...homeless and broke?

[JoBlo]

This man got a raw deal on that rape trial (I actually DON'T believe that he "raped" that woman, but that's another story for another day), but how the fuck could he go so wrong in some many other ways. Poor Mikey...

From the IMDB (http://us.imdb.com/news/wenn/#1):

Tyson's "Pathetic" Street Life

Boxer Mike Tyson labels his life a "total waste" now his ruined career has forced him to turn to pals and homeless shelters in a desperate search for a bed. The former heavyweight champion has been living rough since filing for bankruptcy last October and is humiliated the drug dealers he's encountering are more cash rich than him, despite his years of glory in the ring. But Tyson - who has just been handed a lifeline after accepting a $14 Million settlement from promoter Don King - doesn't crave the wealth he once experienced, because it turned him into an animal. He says, "For the past two years, I have been a bum, truly a bum in the streets. I've got nowhere to live. I've been crashing with friends, sleeping in shelters. Unsavory characters are giving me money, and I'm taking it. I need it. The drug dealers, they sympathize with me. They see me as some sort of pathetic character. They have got more money than me. Imagine that. When I had money I was an animal. I wasn't that nice a person. Just because you buy mansions and cars doesn't mean you know what money is worth. I lost it all across the board. My life has been a total waste."

[Grim H.]

Makes me wonder how a man who years ago seemed destined for success and riches becomes the hollow shell of a man he is today. Life's funny like that I suppose. I can't say he's a likeable guy, but somehow, deep down, I pity him.

But hey, Mike Tyson's Punch Out was a pretty awesome game, huh?! :)

[Twisted Sister]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JoBlo
This man got a raw deal on that rape trial (I actually DON'T believe that he "raped" that woman, but that's another story for another day), but how the fuck could he go so wrong in some many other ways. Poor Mikey...



Not my favorite guy, but I agree, JB. It's a damn shame. :(

[Grebdron]

Cus D'Amato dying was the worst thing that could have happened to Mikey.

Oh, well. With 14 million, maybe he'll learn his lesson.

[e_lateralus]

I never really cared for him (though he is the only person in American "pop" culture that i would never insult while he was present in the room...Jesus H. Tap dancing Christ he could throw a friggin punch), but I will admit he has a f#@*ed up past. Plus you know Don King took advantage of him in every way he could then just threw him out like garbage.

[Pain In Da Azz]

being rich is not for everyone......

[Pvt. Joker]

People only seem to know some things about Iron Mike and it's always bad. All excuses aside, believe it or not he has a heart of gold........just don't poke the bear. For example, Tyson used to walk around the streets of New York ready for a night on the town. He would see a bum on the street and toss him a roll of cash worth about twenty grand. He was always doing stuff like that, I will not try to defend the guy by saying he's an angel, but I met him on several occasions, he is a really nice guy....a little unstable, but I was surprised by how open and over all willing to engage in conversation.

It's a shame to see where his life has gone, but the stories of him being homeless are untrue, but he is broke. My only wish for him is that he takes this oppurtunity and uses to the best ofit's potential. I would like to see the old Mike back again, for one last run. Go get em' Mike!!!!

[Tweek]

i lost a lot of respect for him after that infamous ear bite.

but he's a helluva fighter.

[Johnny Moreno]

Originally posted by JoBlo
This man got a raw deal on that rape trial (I actually DON'T believe that he "raped" that woman, but that's another story for another day), but how the fuck could he go so wrong in some many other ways. Poor Mikey...


I don't believe he did either, but he did say that now he wishes he raped her...and her mother too:)

[Saruman]

Time for Mike to fight in the UFC!

He would draw some killer bucks with a showdown against Tank Abbott.

[Spidey]

Sounds like the screenplay for Rocky 6.

[t3h Qster]

sounds like he is experiencing the ''Rocky V'' syndrome......

and shame on you spidey for beating me to a rocky joke

[PrettyInPink]

It's kinda nice to read that im not the only person that thinks this guys was used and abused. Such a fucking big man that scared and frightened people. but I always thought there was a totally different side to him that we were not allowed to see. I guess if we just open our eyes and really look we have to think twice and wonder is that what we know or what we are being allowed to see.

If you know what I mean. :)

I feel for him, seriously.

[Shockwave]

So he got 14 million?

Im kinda happy, i was always a fan of his despite his own antics.

[eru]

That story is fake; he's fighting in Hawaii in the fall.

[Country1969]

I still like him. I hope it works out for him.
The more people hate him, the more I like him.
Sure he did things that were wrong. We all did or will do something that we will regret sometime in our lives.
Nobody is perfect.....