Mike Tyson At Knicks Game: Ex-Boxer Curses, Talks 'Ear Thing' And Pigeons During Interview (VIDEO)

Where do we start with this Mike Tyson interview? The cursing? The ear? The pigeons?

During halftime of the game between the Knicks and Kings at Madison Square Garden, Tyson gave an interview for the ages to Jill Martin of the MSG Network. A jovial Tyson, who reportedly addressed the visiting Kings before the game, was featured in MSG's "Live From Celebrity Row" segment.

In hindsight, MSG probably wishes they'd gone with Whoopi Goldberg or that guy from "The Sopranos," who seems to often be courtside. Perhaps suffering from a serious case of Linsanity, or perhaps just because he's Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champ delivered some terrific and profane unintentional comedy.

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After trying to hit Martin up for some cash in order to sing, Tyson informed her that he's bought some "dumb shit" after she asked about his worst purchases. From regrettable purchases, Martin eventually moved to general regrets. Asked about "one life do-over" that he would like, Tyson responded, "That ear thing was pretty heavy. I wish I could do that one over."

Admirably pushing ahead after the candid Tyson unexpectedly brought up the infamous 1997 heavyweight bout when he bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's right ear, Martin asked, "You would take that back?"

Tyson responded, "Yeah, at least not his ear."

How does any interview get back on track after a tangent like that? By discussing Tyson's pigeons, obviously.

Comments

[Tomtom2]

05:17 PM on 02/20/2012

He needs to make himself a "Mike Tyson" grill and start making the commercials. He is one of a kind though. Good luck to the guy. Seems happy.

[t and star]

08:19 AM on 02/20/2012

i cannot call tyson a wasted talent. his obviously traumatic past made him what he was. it probably also prevented him from being better. he looks happier nowadays. congrats to him

[Susan Carrier]

08:34 AM on 02/19/2012

Mike Tyson and Bobby Brown should do a show together called "Wasted life".

[gaydood]

12:49 PM on 02/19/2012

would it be about yur life?

[trueamericans]

01:36 AM on 02/19/2012

like to hear him talk he sounds happy thats great.and a dam good boxer wish him the best.

[askskia]

01:32 AM on 02/19/2012

It was a good interview! I expected Mike to come off sounding like one of those special needs kids they stick microphones in front of and you just feel sorry for, like in his boxing days! But he's come a long way baby!

[bobshu7]

11:05 PM on 02/18/2012

I thought he did a great interveiw. He answered all the questions.

[thm4usa]

09:47 PM on 02/18/2012

Jill Martin looks ready to take her clothes off for Iron Mike!

[Tara Hunkoff]

09:42 PM on 02/18/2012

Maybe Mike could invite Ozzie Osbourne over to see his pigeons.

[Loulou72]

08:58 PM on 02/18/2012

Being a long-time boxing fan, but never a fan of Tyson's (for obvious reasons).......I must say, he deserves kudos. He's come a long way; from a miserable, angry young man to a person he can be proud of. I admire him for that!

[360Dunk]

09:23 PM on 02/18/2012

Yes but the anger is what fueled his greatness, so that cannot be discounted.

[Loulou72]

09:47 PM on 02/18/2012

I agree. His behavior was bizarre enough that people watched. However, he was also talented enough that I'm not so sure he needed to resort to antics to be noticed. Quite the character, isn't he.

[skyhigh139]

08:48 PM on 02/18/2012

i'm mike tyson, icin', im a soldier of war, im makin sure you don't try to battle
me no more -- ll cool j

[T-Bow]

07:46 PM on 02/18/2012

Does any state allow us to put this man to sleep?

[360Dunk]

09:25 PM on 02/18/2012

Yes, there are plenty. But as long as he doesn't kill anyone, he does not deserve to be put to sleep...no more than you or I.

[connemd]

07:24 PM on 02/18/2012

Iron Mike! Love ya!

[tptm]

06:32 PM on 02/18/2012

Unfortuanately money is what gets you elected.

[tptm]

06:27 PM on 02/18/2012

He's a boxer, what do you want him to say? It was a good interview.

[winkpc20]

06:12 PM on 02/16/2012

Let's not be too hard on Mike for saying the s word. I thought he gave a pretty good interview. He came from a pretty terrible background and he made some big mistakes including tying in with Don King and having almost nothing after earning tens of millions. I for one hope that his bad days are behind him.