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Fighters are never who they appear to be

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Mike Tyson
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: June 30
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Michael Gerard Tyson
Iron Mike
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Every win, regardless a good or bad one, gives you more confidence.
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Most fighters are the most humble people in the world because they've gotten their ass kicked before.
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Money is my God. If you think God will help you then quit your job and see how much he cares.
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I'm the best fighter in the world. No one can beat me....My objective is to inflict as much pain as possible, to win and win spectacularly...Ever since I was 12 years old, I was groomed to be the heavyweight champion of the world. I've been prepared to handle the pressure, the dealing with the press, everything.
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Every punch was thrown with bad intentions.
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People say 'Poor guy.' That insults me. I despise sympathy. So I screwed up. I made some mistakes. 'Poor guy,' like I'm some victim. There's nothing poor about me.
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