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BREAKING: MIKE TYSON OPENS UP ABOUT LOSING MILLIONS AND FINDING HIS TRUE IDENTITY

Mike Tyson joins Sean Callagy on the Unblinded podcast to discuss how fear, discipline, and losing it all shaped his identity.

Breaking: Mike Tyson Opens Up About Losing Millions and Finding His True Identity
Tyson Discusses Mental Conditioning

Mike Tyson recently opened up about how boxing, fame, and fear shaped him, both as a fighter and as a person.

On Sean Callagy’s Unblinded podcast, the ex-heavyweight champ looked back at what he learned from boxing, his fame, and figuring out who he was. He shared how things like discipline, fear, and doing well impacted him.

Discipline, Skill, and Fear

Tyson thinks discipline was key to his wins, but it wasn't all good.

He said, “Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but doing it as you love it.”

This helped him win fights but didn't leave much room for dealing with his feelings or finding balance outside of boxing.

Even though many thought he was a natural, Tyson said talent wasn't everything. “Talent means absolutely nothing. Everyone has talent. But how far do you want to go with it? Talent means nothing if I didn’t want to do it.” Tyson thinks his drive, not just his skill, got him to the top.

A lot of Tyson’s discipline and fear came from his trainer, Cus D’Amato, who influenced his boxing and how he saw the world. “I was scared to death of Cus D’Amato… he put the fear of God in me.” Tyson said, “If I didn’t meet this guy, it would have been bad. When I met him, I believed in God.” These early lessons gave him structure and faith, but also made fear and control a big part of who he was.

Confidence, Wins, and Money Lessons

Tyson talked about how confidence and wins helped each other. “Confidence breeds success, success breeds confidence.” This helped him get to the top, but it also hid his weak spots, especially when dealing with fame and money at a young age.

He said that tough times helped him figure out who he was and what was important. “More valuable than making all that money was losing it, because you realise that doesn’t define you.” Tyson added, “I realised people looked at me—you’re Mike with a billion dollars, and you’re Mike with 40 cents—you’re still Mike.”

More Than Just Boxing

Now that he's not caught up in the craziness of his younger years, Tyson is thinking about what boxing taught him and what it cost him. The fear, discipline, and hard work that made him famous also took a toll that he sees now. Understanding himself after boxing was a fight even he couldn't avoid—and it made him who he is today.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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