Mike Tyson (2014)

Do you think you can beat Buzz Aldrin's AMA that is running in parallel?

Hi Mike,

Thanks for doing this AMA!

My question is have you been able to defeat yourself in the game “Mike Tyson’s Punch Out?”

Blessed by Mike Tyson at Birth:
Hi Mike, I have a question about a story I've been telling people my whole life. Let me start by saying this is a second-hand account, as i was in the womb at the time. 1 day before my Mother went into labor in Los Angeles, 1988, she was rushed to the hospital by my Dad. Unable to find help at the front door, my Dad ran into the hospital looking for a wheelchair, and a nurse to assist my pregnant mother. As the story goes, he turned a corner to see you with two friends, or members of your entourage. Instantly recognizing you, he yelled "Mike, Mike.. my wife's about to give birth, can you help?" You immediately found a nurse, got my mother a wheelchair, and before you left, you touched my Mother's stomach and said "everything's going to be alright. He'll be a fighter, I know it." I've always been a big supporter of yours because you helped bring me into this world, and I'll be forever grateful for that.

My question for you is... do you remember this happening? I've been curious my whole life.

Thanks,

-Alex

do you regret telling that guy you were going to eat his children?

Hardest opponent you've faced inside and outside of the boxing ring?

Hey Mike, do you still do much with pigeons? Are there any other birds you're into?

What is your biggest achievement in life?

Is there anything you've seen written or said about yourself in the media that you want everyone to know is absolutely not true?

Hey Champ,

As a former professional athlete that was suspended from boxing after your biting incident, what are your thoughts on Luis Suarez getting suspended from the World Cup for his habit of biting opponents? What drives highly competitive athletes to bite? Is it all instinct? Intimidation? Do you think he got what he should have, with regards to suspension (he's done it THREE times)?

Mike could you explain the face tattoo for us?

Hey Mike, huge fan here. If you could step in the ring with any fighter in history, who would it be? Thank you for doing this, glad to know you're still doing what you love.

Considering that you guys are on good ground now, do you and Evander Holyfields joke about the ear incident that happened decades ago?

Mike Tyson!! Big fan Mike not only of you as a fighter but you as a person as well.

How close were you with Tupac? What's your favorite memory of him?

What are some of the most important things that you've learned in life?

How have concusions and head blows affected your health after retirement?

Iron Mike!
How was it to hit Zach Galifianakis?

Hello Mr. Tyson! I have a friend, huge fan, who wanted me to ask you a couple questions, and I'm just as eager to hopefully see an answer!

• There's a lot of talk that Wladimir Klitschko has been reigning heavyweight champ for so long because there aren't any good heavyweight fighters left. Do you think this is the case or do you think Klitschko would still have been a formidable heavyweight champion even in the golden age?

• It seems like a lot of people also question the legitimacy of Floyd
  Mayweather's undefeated record accusing him of cherry-picking his fights, what's your opinion on him?

How was it working with the WWE and how do you feel about being in the Hall of Fame?

Hey champ, do you think you could have taken Dredrick Tatum in a fight?

hey mike, big fan here and love what you've done for the sport as well as your recent involvement in MMA and pranking dana on his plane.

my question to you is this; why do you love MMA so much?

Hey Mike, how has New York changed since you were growing up?

Hey Iron Mike. I'm old enough to have seen your whole career. You were an amazing and punishing boxer. Who was the toughest opponent you ever faced?

Hello Mr. Tyson,
Who do you think does the best impression of you?
Thanks!

Hi Mike Tyson! Thank you for doing this AMA. I've been a fan since I was 5 years old and I saw your fight against Michael Spinks. You got me into boxing and I never looked back. I sometimes wish I could walk out to the sound of chains wearing only black shorts, black shoes, no socks. Back in 2011, you did a meet and greet at a local hobby shop in Las Vegas. I was on my bachelor party then and just happened to stumble across the store and see that you were appearing for photos that day. Being a long time fan, my buddies helped paid to take a photo with you. It was one of the best presents my friends could have done for me. http://i.imgur.com/okn0IOL.jpg

There are so many questions I want to ask, but what's your favorite punch or combo? My favorite combo you deploy is the right hook to the body to right uppercut. It's so devastating and fast. Before they can react to the body blow, you've already knocked their teeth out!

Mike, got any words of advice to kids / teens who want to take up boxing?

I've recently started training at a boxing gym. What workouts did you like for working head movement and defense besides sparring?

Thanks for doing this AMA.

What are your thoughts on Al Haymon and how he "protects" his fighters?

What kind of training do you do? Weights, cardio, drills?

Hi Mike! Thanks for doing this AMA. I'd like to ask, what makes a good fighter in your opinion?

Mike, my family and i used to get up in the middle of the night (Europe) to watch you fight. It was worth it.

You had anger, but beside that.
What is your main motivation tips for people
to achieve great things?

Iron Mike, honored that you might be reading this - huge fan of yours brother. Now that you're making the transition into promoting, how will your philosophy differ from those who promoted your fights as an athlete?