Mike Tyson 'Details' Interview: 'I'm A Pig'

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson sat down with Details for an interview about his life and how he views himself today. The famous boxer didn't hold back on the foul language -- but he also had harsh language for himself.

The 44-year-old discussed how he is very different from the man he was 20 years ago. Tyson opened up, saying that the first stage of his life was "a whole bunch of selfishness."

"I realize that my whole life is just a fucking waste," Tyson said, referring to his life as a boxer. " 'Greatest man on the planet?' I wasn't half the man I thought I was." He went deeper into the subject, calling himself a pig and "a f--king piece of shit."

Tyson talked about everything in his life, ranging from the loss of his 4-year-old daughter to taking medication. He also briefly touched on being a perfectionist.

"I'm addicted to perfection," Tyson said. "Problem with my life is I was always also addicted to chaos. Perfect chaos."

You can read the entire interview here.

Comments

[michellclark1]

02:37 AM on 08/14/2010

Like in my stricking matches, my opponent to me seem really fast, like i could never just step up and do a knock out punch to them.

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[QuietLightTraveler]

09:10 AM on 07/19/2010

As long as he can see himself objectively, there is still hope for this man. A little more grey matter would help also.

[PreacherThug]

07:16 PM on 07/18/2010

Maybe another tattoo on his face might help his situation....

[Donkey Party]

06:38 PM on 07/18/2010

I loved him in "The Hangover". He was a boxer too?

[yumster]

04:15 PM on 07/18/2010

Good luck Iron Mike. It's a journey and enjoy the rest of it.

[Henny Bogan]

11:56 PM on 07/17/2010

Best thoughts by a real person about the real world that I've read since Ulysses. Some might think I'm joking, but I'm not.

[arnth01]

10:25 PM on 07/17/2010

First time in his life he was being honest

[LCDTV]

03:30 PM on 07/17/2010

a great interview. tyson's documentary that came out a year or two ago is in the same vein as this interview. he is doing a lot of self examination. he is so honest about himself that im interested to hear more.
"Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but nonetheless doing it like you love it."

[InsideBrooklyn]

10:08 AM on 07/17/2010

It's never too late to change. Still you were a great boxer for a while. Lean on your success and strengths.

[AverageCanadianGuy]

12:01 AM on 07/17/2010

I wish a few politicians could take a tip from Mike .. brutal honesty

[Janis Alanis Zingaro]

07:44 PM on 07/16/2010

#1 Don King should be bulldozed for exploiting him physically, emotionally and psychologically they way he did for profit. #2 Iron Mike, it is in awareness that life begins. Best to ya!

[wowisdabomb]

12:57 PM on 07/16/2010

life is a journey. Glad to see Tyson has the capacity to look back and reflect, and most importantly to learn and grow.

[maxben]

10:28 AM on 07/16/2010

I love Tyson.
Awhile back I just read a bunch of quotes from him and I was shocked to find how he switches from smart and sensitive to violent and ridiculous.

[majoman]

04:54 AM on 07/16/2010

Thanks, Mike, for your honesty. In today's world of hype, fakery, and out-right lying, your honesty was refreshing to see.

And I'm sure I'm not the only one who thanks you and wishes you'd now go away and never come back.

[blac13]

12:42 AM on 07/16/2010

Make the most out of the rest of your life, it's never too late until your in the grave Mike.