#658 - Mike Tyson (Live at the Wiltern)

In this electrifying live episode of *This Past Weekend* with Theo Von, legendary heavyweight champion Mike Tyson sits down for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation that spans his tumultuous childhood, rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and profound reflections on identity, fatherhood, and legacy. From being bullied as a child and turning to fighting as a form of self-worth to his time in prison and nine years of sobriety, Tyson reveals raw truths about survival, discipline, and the emotional scars that shaped him. He shares rare stories about his mentor Cus D'Amato, his complex relationship with love and masculinity, and the spiritual awakening he's experienced in later life. The conversation also touches on his controversial past, his views on race, fame, and modern culture, and his surprising admiration for figures like Hulk Hogan and Alexander the Great. With humor, vulnerability, and unapologetic honesty, Tyson paints a portrait of a man who has lived a life beyond myth — a man still searching for himself. Key takeaways include: 1) True discipline comes from doing what you hate as if you love it; 2) Trauma can be transformed into strength when you have a mentor who believes in you; 3) The most powerful form of love is the kind that protects and demands accountability; 4) Sobriety is not a destination but a daily battle; 5) Identity is not fixed — it's something you discover through suffering and reflection; 6) Fame doesn’t protect you from pain, but it can give you a platform to heal; 7) The greatest gift God gives us is a woman — and the greatest responsibility is to honor her; 8) You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — you just need to be real.