Mike Tyson offers advice to Conor McGregor, looks back at time in WWE | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show

Mike Tyson joins Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to discuss his work with the PFL and speaking with Kayla Harrison on his own podcast. (7:20) Tyson describes his personal transformation and how he doesn’t want to go back to the person he once was, then offers advice to (9:43) Conor McGregor. (16:54) Tyson also gives his thought on boxing’s heavyweight division and tells a story (18:00) about how he pretended to be a wrestler as a kid.
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[@tonyjello7853]

The heavyweight division will still be talking about Mike Tyson 100 years from now. Legend.

[@goprojoe7449]

Nobody wants to watch boxing 100 years from now lol

[@svsa5520]

Carl Myrick l

[@muhirwaremy]

Big facts

[@gabe6403]

Forever man

[@-cymru-9445]

Millions of years*

[@frigglediggle2]

Old Mike and new Mike Hulk and Professor Hulk

[@armandopetersonap]

Binky Bones lmbo

[@melvinmannig]

Facts

[@jleos0095]

I'd smoke a joint with u for that description, well played sir!

[@tonypasma1707]

ohmm

[@user-hd4pj8yf9s]

haha i like that, not bruce banner but prof hulk

[@ek7404]

Mike is turning into that old wise Sensei in those kung fu movies.

[@josiahthompson6806]

E K he’s already there bro 🙌😇

[@ZIGSVIDS]

Five years for rape will mellow

[@dabslug]

E K lol yeah its like hes more sane now than a few years ago

[@hm09235nd]

this guy was on lsd st the age of 12

[@tonypasma1707]

haha

[@krayziewiz3942]

“WHEN MIKE TYSON WALKS INTO A ROOM EVERYONE IS QUIET” REAL FACTS

[@Advocate_INFJ]

no doubt

[@eclipse8866]

Marihuana Guy.

[@ricosaddick9740]

True

[@westsidewoodledge8892]

Because he is the greatest. Now that Ali is gone he’s the greatest boxing legend.

[@brettjones2423]

Lol

[@kushsmoker4206]

Usually I knocked out two guys and the third guy didn't show😂

[@streamhunters9940]

You get my like because of your name

[@tonysoprano2713]

😂 your name and profile picture.

[@incognito_soul5819]

😂

[@mikeross1442]

That was Iron Mike, a total savage. When that bell rang, god save the gentlemen he was fighting. He was a fucking savage!

[@truereviewsportsnews5692]

BRO YO PROFILE PIC GOT ME ROLLIN AT 7am!💀💀💀💀

[@cscott9361]

I am so proud of Mike , and I`m genuinely happy for him now . He has become a fantastic inspiration .

[@MeetSuperDave]

C Scott right?!? Like who would have ever thought he would be this balanced. Lol

[@1thelastmystic]

Psychedelics man. They require and open you back up the the energies we’ve forgotten

[@dersatansschuh4426]

Thank you

[@mikeross1442]

I am VERY proud of Mike. He was my idol as a kid.

[@pikisk89]

I recommend you to watch his podcast, with guest Joey Diaz. You ll love it, I swear !

[@krendo5793]

every Mike Tyson interview ever: do you remember when you were insane?

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Underrated comment lol

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags he wasn't well but I'm so glad hes back man gives hope to the people who were written off n rose back as an inspiration

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags he really was fucked over big time!!!!

[@rankalucard3960]

DB Cooper's MoneyBags that’s why you’re supposed to filter the people you let in your life.

[@andresbarran7757]

@@NicolaMaxwell JJjajajaja

[@heerollie447]

I love my brother Mike Tyson even when the media said I shouldn't, I wish peace and health on to you and all your Loved Ones Mike

[@peacefulambiance9064]

@@gsin311 you sound like you believe in anything you hear

[@ricosaddick9740]

@@gsin311 desire had already accused 3 other men of rape before she accused mike. Don't believe everything you hear.

[@gsin311]

@@ricosaddick9740 good i hope do not have a daughter. I think the default position is that charges are warranted when ur convicted in the court of law. Mike tyson has never refuted the charges

[@OkieGrower75]

@@gsin311 Let he without sin cast the first stone...

[@jardpipe3391]

@@gsin311 Ill take your daughter gabey baby

[@corymcginley]

It's so hard to not love Mike Tyson these days. Hes like your adorable grandad that killed everybody in ww2. Former vicious killer turned sweet innocent old guy 🤣

[@chucky1time337]

True dat

[@kwasjemycat9236]

Nah I liked him as a boxer but would never trust him as a person

[@travisreed4070]

@@kwasjemycat9236 I worked for a family and there son who worked on his cartoon..I ask him how was it to work with Mike Tyson... he said was a great guy, but as you say he felt he could not trust him... he said he was heavy medicated at times and not just weed some kind of mental health meds...said he was often late and sometimes no show...but other than that was a great guy...

[@hardyzietsman9284]

hahahaha - yep

[@billwelch9431]

Yeah, I'd still be dang careful what I said to him or how I asked questions. LOL Thinking he might snap any second or take something the wrong way.

[@The_18th_Fret]

It's mad how one of the most dominant and ferocious fighters ever in the history of this planet has evolved in to one of the most deep thinking, philosophical and REAL sports personalities ever. There have been many dominant athletes that have stood head and shoulders above their competition, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Jon Jones, Usain Bolt, etc, but none of them have the effect on people that Mike does and I don't think it's just because he was a fighter either, there are many great dominant, even undefeated fighters. There's something very special about Mike and I can only put it down to him experiencing so much pain in his early life. It reminds me of a quote that went along the lines of "you won't change until the pain of staying where you are gets too much". I feel like he felt so much pain and anger in his life that the only way was up from there on, and we're witnessing his ascent now. Truly one of the greatest athletes/fighters to ever exist and no surprise my favorite interviews with him are always with Ariel. I like Hotboxing pod too that's cool, but with these interviews you really get to see what mike thinks about things.

[@ondrejvolf5092]

DMT, bruh

[@adeimantus7226]

@@ondrejvolf5092 true dmt + weed is very strong and affects ur brain

[@Nautilus1972]

Dominant? Buster beat him. Danny Williams. Kevin McBeide. Lennox. Evander twice .. .and

[@MaSsiVeGaming1]

Leave cheater Jones out of this bro.

[@TheAdamHawk]

@Martin Solomon that's a lot of time spent to complain about someones KZbin comment that you agree with. Baffling and wasteful. Perhaps you're critically thinking too much?

[@JustASpectator8]

From a vicious Beast to a Big Sweetheart. What a man. Much love & respect to Mike.

[@PiE-vt5uo]

I am absolutely a massive Iron Mike Tyson fan

[@mozart7820]

Have you seen his cartoon on adult swim it's brilliant. His podcast is great too

[@jleos0095]

We all are.

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@mozart7820 Stone Rose's lemon lol. Mike is a legend wish him all the best...

[@sicario55]

AMEN ... ALL DAY EVERY DAY !!!

[@thefrofamily4121]

Me too. Loce mike with his crazy self but happy he is back to living his best life and is doing great now. True fans will always know the best and thats Muhammed Ali and iron mike tyson

[@mercilessmoose7819]

Ariel: What was the youngest age you competed at? Mike: Fourteen. Ariel: And you were knocking guys out? Mike: *Yeth.*

[@kirkyboy6114]

Don't ever quit your day job.

[@eazygamebred7980]

😂

[@supertrooper3870]

Thpinal

[@jordancooke5980]

@@kirkyboy6114 😂😂

[@PokerFace837]

Lol

[@EliNews]

Best Tyson version ever, calm and positive. It's a pleasure to see him like that.

[@vimos.9996]

great to see Mike doing well health wise and financially.

[@Coorsgood10]

And how involved he is with his kids

[@angryhoneybadger4189]

Mike Tyson's like everyone's cool stoned uncle. 😂😂

[@CocoKobiee]

Haha no capppp

[@sundancekidd1550]

Hahaha!

[@alaubry3150]

angry honey badger I love uncle mike

[@dojajaje]

even when he was young and crazy ,he sounded intelligent in his interviews

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Because he is intelligent just lost and overwhelmed

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags true he kept him on the straight, he was trying to figure life out himself feeling unworthy and not sure where his path should go. I remember everyone through this guy under a bus even as a kid I loved him man. The ear biting was gruesome but we kinda found it funny a little bit here lol. "Tyson's bites ear off" big close up pic of the piece of ear😂😂😂 that Mike's gone now, I love mike2.0 also lol

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@DB Cooper's MoneyBags 100% agree Sir! I never like to write anyone off man that's why I kinda think McGregor is just a kid with all that money and fame n hes losing it possibly. It happens all the time but I dont wish mental health struggles on anyone. When we start giving up on people that's when society is even more fucked up.

[@goprojoe7449]

lol he's never sounded intelligent in his entire life

[@TheTcarr842]

I broke my back, spinal

[@soflynn22]

This is as lucid and quick I’ve seen Tyson speak in a long time, whatever they are doing - it’s working

[@idowonderz]

Mary Jane

[@johnsanders9574]

Dmt

[@mattgavlick9382]

Smoking weed now lol

[@thegreenwave6741]

The toad

[@Spacecowboy42]

Smoking the TOAD

[@mehdineghabat7823]

this Mike Tyson is such a cool fucking humble guy... amazing, good work Ariel!

[@pedrocolo25]

Idk if it makes sense but mike tyson seems more intelligent as he gets older

[@youngvikin07]

The toad

[@FYGH55]

Yeah it’s cause he smoked the toad

[@dablocishot77]

He's always been highly intelligent and articulate. Look at that Random "Ill eat your children" quote lol.

[@laylow91cabrera94]

It’s the refer playa

[@littlelizard3483]

Lalo Cabrera nah he’s been smoking since an early age. Probably a mixture of DMT and old age experience that contribute to his intelligence.

[@nsm54]

Ariel nearly brought out the old tyson there with that question 19:31

[@PoultnavSOPs]

nsm54 😂😂😂

[@fineyoungspecimen]

Yeah he did, almost got up out his chair!

[@mickyzzzeee]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike in 2017 and I was brought to tears. A childhood hero that has evolved to his higher self. Still the baddest man on the planet...what an absolute legend, and amazing human being! Much love to Mike and his family!

[@DDog52]

“You were knocking guys out?” “Yeth.”

[@tekopuakanapanapa6824]

Thith is accuwit.

[@davesampson158]

DDog52 😆

[@SkandalouzStyle]

Mike Tyson makes me smile just by saying hello.

[@Ahmedali580]

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to start his sentences with "Hey Listen" when talking to Tyson.

[@acekc661]

😂😂😂

[@mateohardyfan]

Followed with a: "shut up or I'll ankle pick you"

[@jamietran7953]

“Hey Lithen”

[@jjboss7896]

Imagine Tony Ferguson and a prime Mike Tyson hanging out 😂 what a badass team.

[@SlightyStuupid]

@scott m Very underrated comment.

[@JLewis1979]

I've went from watching Helwani try to get his foot in the MMA media world, to being the most prolific and respected MMA journalist in the world. For some reason that makes me so happy for him.

[@Torgomasta]

Jason Lewis gotta respect the grind...

[@gardenballer6619]

I respect the fact he hasn’t changed.

[@thewedge8823]

5:37 Best part haha.. "Yes, we smoke a great deal of it" 🤣

[@geitalew7677]

Even the camera man was laughing.

[@terryfarris6416]

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to deflate Conor’s 🎈 foot

[@rdeloges7957]

LOL

[@briangallagher8501]

His foot was a bloon

[@PokerFace837]

@@briangallagher8501 yes. Yes it was

[@leevweleevwe4813]

Terry Farris bollox Terry with your bullshit Tony Ferguson type of guy comments it’s now boring

[@terryfarris6416]

I’m not hating I like Conor and tony I’ve never seen that joke before but apparently it’s out there any ways There u haters go get back to your beautiful happy lives my bad

[@billythetree8932]

man i love this dude. he found peace. He just seems really genuine about everything and its the best seeing him or hearing him talk.

[@mrjester2748]

I like when he uses old Tyson lingo like "vicious and ferocious". Hearing how he describes how he felt when he was a fighter at times is great also. Tyson is amazing

[@shadyshadows1228]

the legend mike tyson is truly a great person growing wise in himself inspirational

[@Khalidsvt101]

weed cured mike tyson 😂

[@magbert8881]

No DMT did

[@greatwhite7968]

No he cured himself them other things helped but I wouldn't mind trying that dmt myself

[@willrobinson9575]

You know youre getting old when you remember watching tyson fight as a young man and seeing him now with his grey beard.

[@di.bollati9536]

"SPINAL"

[@Scoundrel313]

How dare u 😭😭😭

[@billythetree8932]

i broke my back.

[@sankadill]

You better be quiet unless you wanna.. you know... fornicate!

[@skyron19]

😭😭😭

[@danielmorrison8952]

LOL!

[@SirStoneFace]

Tyson is just a regular man, and that warms my heart. His life is simply a gift for us❤️❤️❤️ what a beautiful young soul in this tiger. So much to learn from this man

[@Xplicid]

I wish Cus could’ve been here to see the wise man Mike has become

[@marcuscompton3772]

I really enjoy iron mike interview's when he's asked good questions by a good host, (very entertaining).

[@mozart7820]

A fighting legend in the truest sense of the word who became an inspiration to anyone who has demons in the coolest way possible.

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Hopefully an inspiration to McGregor let's hope he does what mike did

[@mozart7820]

@Martin Solomon bore off no one is going to read your comment

[@percywearspurple]

I freaking love how compassionate Mike Tyson has become, pretty amazing considering the journey.

[@EPSTomcat11]

Wow. Mike has come a long way. Incredible wisdom and humility.

[@thezant872]

It's the DMT

[@thezant872]

It's the DMT

[@aiai4u109]

Why I Love Tyson... TYSON NEVER FORGOT WHERE HE CAME FROM!!

[@tysonhill8824]

Tax Payer thanks man

[@feedthefatrabbit1073]

Mike a fuckin legend. "That's me and Floyd fighting!!"

[@bartholomewlyons]

There was a time when people put time trackers in comments...

[@adamdygnarowicz5127]

Ariel, you're the man explaining mma fighters earning. Thank you journalist expert.

[@gged664]

Man I love seeing Mike's progression in terms of his attitude and wisdom. Absolute legend.

[@dchristo01]

i cant think of any former great athlete to be so relevant and transformative ! Big up for Mike for changing himself and example for everybody!

[@soldier9453]

Forman?

[@KJJ8518]

You would never have predicted that Mike would have turned out this chilled & polite when he was at his savage best.

[@polysc.9178]

Let it be known i watched this for Mike.

[@danmeme7740]

Tyson has grown a lot. Good to see someone no matter how old they get willing to learn and grow.

[@letthewindcome]

What a beautiful person you are mike, big love and respect

[@oparisleclerc]

That's amazing how Mike Tyson has changed and is able to see his old self with so much perspective and self awareness now.

[@kaybrera]

Used to hate Ariel for some reason, but now I'm realizing he's a decent interviewer

[@OwenPrescott]

nice try Ariel

[@kaybrera]

@@OwenPrescott Whatchu smokin I want some

[@tylerhill40]

Mikes so fkn hard lol Iron is accurate.

[@freedom1013]

He actually said on his podcast he has security to use them as witnesses.

[@birchamsart1779]

So touching and heart warming to see Tyson turn such a positive corner .. Much love and blessings Mike!

[@timotot123]

Mike is always very generous with his time these days. Iove how open he is with the questions he's asked. He doesn't hide his past

[@mindboard8203]

Arial always finds a way to talk about Conor, even with athletes from different sports

[@thejanrudy881]

lol he should. UFC would still be a division 2 minor league no one knows about, if not for Conor.

[@mindboard8203]

@@thejanrudy881 "no Casual would know about" you mean? I've been watching UFC since 2008 and by that time it was already huge

[@thejanrudy881]

@@mindboard8203 Mate you don't fucking know what the word huge means. UFC was valued at what in 2008? Been in the business for almost twenty years and it could only hit the billion mark in valuation in 2015. And was eventually sold for 4.2B in 2016. So means that for twenty years, UFC hasn't been able to hit at least a billion in valuation until Mcgregor came about. Even majority of the NBA teams were valued above that in 2015. So know what you're talking about. I can tell you numbers with the timeline all day if you want.

[@mindboard8203]

@@thejanrudy881 lol, first you said "no one would know about if wasn't for Conor", now you're talking about valuation?? names like Lesnar, GSP, Anderson and Jones were already taking UFC to a new patamar. McGregor did help to bring a lot of casuals fans like you, i don't disagree with that, but he didn't revolutionize the UFC like you're trying to say

[@SM-ft2jv]

Mike has such a sweet oldmans voice, You'd never guess how ruthless he was in his youth

[@mcjones853]

It is so so fulfilling to me. Yo see him rise and grow. Knowing all the trash he went through. Dudes a true warrior. Dude. Best interview of mike tyson ever. What a deep look on the inside of him.

[@craigwoo1975]

I couldn't stop smiling through this entire interview. I'm so happy Mike has found peace and happiness

[@bzeee6537]

I could listen to Iron Mike talk for hours

[@N.M.T.K]

Love Mike Tyson... he is a Forever Baddass!

[@TorresBoxing]

I love seeing Mike Tyson. I always knew about him but it wasn't until I read his book that I really grew fond of him. He's been through so much and achieved so much success. God bless him and his family.

[@joedoe7506]

what a legend, so humble, great to see him back in town!

[@toshibanter]

Can’t help but think that if Ariel were to have interviewed Tyson in his fighting prime, he would’ve had his head knocked off his shoulders

[@Parqaleeta474]

Sure.

[@m0thdm]

I love Mike. He is our spiritual sensei, now

[@sddes2379]

So happy for Mike. He makes you feel He got a pure soul.

[@cowafungus8104]

Mike has truly come into his own and become a great dude, seems he has found a good amount of wisdom

[@sweetsenstuff8914]

Seeing mike reminds me of an islamic proverb/saying of prophet Muhammad that goes like “ the white hair that starts to grow on a believer as he ages resembles divine light” ✌🏼

[@aby416]

"I think [tought] whoever is gonna fight me is just as good as dead."

[@Prison4HillaryC]

Every time I see Mike you see tons of personal growth. What a great example for any person who thinks you cant make drastic changes if you put the work in.

[@miguelpereira1262]

So nice to see Mike doing well,he is relaxed and in peace.

[@stevechuy1969]

"That old guy can show up anywhere!" Lol and a bit frightening!

[@Gideonsgym]

Mike is looking like a old retired Silverback

[@anthonybalanuik617]

Lol yeah,he's got the big gut now too!

[@MrWinterblade]

Mike is the reason I love boxing and MMA and all combat sports. And I think a lot of you guys can relate. Wish you luck champ thank you for all that you gave us!

[@californiagirl2095]

🌻I really enjoy this shinning in the light Mike Tyson. I'm sooo happy to see how happy he is, well deserved keep shining your light Mike wishing you ALL THE BEST💕🌻.

[@deepakkarda1448]

Everything he’s been through in his life just so happy to see mike happy and change his whole life for the better. God bless you mike

[@MegaPsycho84]

“No, you tell me?” - Mike Tyson

[@TheRebelutionary1]

He is a legend. Been through the fire and lived to tell about it.

[@tazz347]

I can listen to mike from now to the end of time

[@r.orwell1981]

The real question: When is Mike Tyson going to have the Diaz brothers on Hotboxxin??????

[@adeimantus7226]

Stop asking Mike about his past. 1000's of interviewer has asked about his past.

[@wakeup3987]

Agree. We have heard that. But as the Gentleman he is he politely answers.

[@travisreed4070]

Did you get the impression he was getting a bit aggravated at the end

[@v1ci0us]

Love you Mike, God bless you and the people of good heart you have around you. You are on a beautiful path, have the most respect for you. How you changed man, it truly moves me. Bless you Mike.

[@freefighter998]

great respect to mike, one of the greatest , greetings mike from a old guy of amsterdam the Netherlands .

[@dannyvolmer4061]

Surprised Mike didnt mention "The Toad" in this lol.

[@jamesbennett320]

Wish i could meet Tyson. He's the best fighter ever.

[@dimizoe777]

Thank you thank you very much. Hes so nice

[@phil4225]

Iron Mike Tyson my favorite fighter of all time. l idolized him growing up in boxing. l used to record all his fights on VHS lol.

[@physcadlickhan2676]

Iron mike *toad* tyson❤❤🙌🙌🙌❤❤🙌🙌❤❤❤

[@Gains_Monsoon]

Physcadlic Khan The toad indeed.

[@Thatguy-sd1kw]

3:49 we have drink and bevuages 🤣

[@adawgtcoetr5303]

*dwink

[@robertwelsh2499]

I love listening to Mike talk. he's the man

[@diamonddave7949]

Big love to Mike Tyson love the show and I love the podcast. Keep evolving Mike 👍

[@Soulseeologia]

Ariel gotta give credit where credit is due you killed this interview w Iron Mike maybe he’s easier to talk to nowadays but your questions were spot on as well nice job 👊

[@habiburrehman4395]

LOVE HIM AND HIS BEARD .MASHA ALLAH

[@iPOKERtv]

I wish Mike all the success both in his new career as well as spirituality! Like this new Mike!!!!! Respect!!!!

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

it still amazes me how I used to watch iron mike when he was in his teens, a ruthless killing machine, and seeing him now he's like the polar opposite of what you'd have expected him t turn out to be. really great guy

[@Ahmedali580]

Mike Tyson gives me hope.

[@JamesBowering]

Me too, if he can turn it around we all have a chance

[@Ahmedali580]

@@JamesBowering Exactly

[@duckydarkstar38]

Mike is a spiritual guru

[@LetsPlayScratchers]

his tranformation is crazy. and what's crazier is he doesn't even feel like he's the guy who won all those bouts..

[@Bangkokguitar]

I am so proud of the person that Mike Grew into. That takes more than anything most people can imagine, Bless him.

[@JSM26]

Best interview seen in a while 👍

[@lav773]

Mike senior looking well . Mike senior would still light you up .....🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinsnyder1390]

There's a video of Mike hitting the heavy bag at 49 years old(couple years ago). It's on KZbin check it out Them hooks would still send me into another dimension ahhaa