Fame Made Mike Tyson Nearly Killed Himself

JAKARTA - Mike Tyson revealed that the camera is 'the biggest narcotics in the world'. When he rose to fame in the boxing world, his fame almost made him commit suicide.

Iron Mike's career took off on the sports scene in the 80s. He became the youngest world champion at the age of 20 when he beat Trevor Berbick.

However, Tyson struggled with drug addiction and crime for years. He was even addicted to cocaine until 2019.

The boxing legend goes on to admit how dangerous it is to be too selfish and hungry for fame.

"I think the biggest narcotics in the world are just cameras", Tyson said on his Hotboxin podcast.

Tyson now lives on the 'straight' path and recently returned to the boxing ring against Roy Jones Jr in November last year.

However, the boxing superstar admits his years of struggle against the devil and the attention of the press have made him suffer.

"(The camera) is a drug, my friend. I was stuck with this thing - I nearly killed myself", he added.