Mike Tyson embarks almost 6000 mile odyssey from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to amass majestic flock of 100 pigeons

Heavyweight champion's unusual passion revealed as Mike Tyson flies to remote Polish village to buy flock of 100 pigeons.

Mike Tyson embarks almost 6000 mile odyssey from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to amass majestic flock of 100 pigeons

Mike Tyson with his pigeon (Source: Twitter, @historyinmemes)

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has always been a lover of pets. It is evidenced by the tigers he had during his boxing days, and also the numerous pigeons he took care of as a kid. Now, Tyson seems to have reignited his love for the birds, after he flew nearly 6,000 miles away from his home in Las Vegas with one goal in mind.

The story broke yesterday on the Instagram account Teamhypetalk, where the user posted three photos of Tyson and the breeder. It flaunted a caption that read: 

Mike Tyson flew especially to Piątnica (near Łomża) to buy 100 pigeons from a local trader! No-one could have predicted such a turn of events.

This week, Tyson traveled to Poland to gather a pigeon colony. Piątnica Poduchowna, with a population of just 1,800, is located in the northeastern part of the country. But to acquire not one, but 100 pigeons, Tyson made the 5,748-mile journey from his home in Las Vegas. New pictures have emerged of Tyson posing with a local pigeon dealer while flaunting his trademark clenched fist.

Previously, Tyson had reflected on his relationship with the birds. He had mentioned that the birds were his escape from obesity and a harsh reality. Tyson had said that he always considered the birds a symbol of peacefulness.

Since then, the Mylomza.pl portal, which published more pictures of Tyson, seems to have verified the story. Several veterinarians were called to Piątnica to vaccinate the pigeons so they could be certified for export to the US, according to sources.

“Historic Videos” releases informative tweet about Mike Tyson’s fascination with pigeons

Tyson indulges in plenty of hobbies now that he’s retired. The Ace is the host of one of the most popular podcasts out there. He also owns a lucrative cannabis empire and is earning a staggering £500,000 a month. However, a new hobby of his has seen more grandeur; instead of him traveling to Poland.

The legend has, as of late been in Francis Ngannou’s corner and training camp. Ngannou faced WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury for Riyadh season boxing.

Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson (Source: IMAGO)

The latest tweet reiterates his passion for pigeons, ranging back from early 1985. Often described as an unusual but endearing passion, his love of pigeons has been a defining facet of his life. Raised in Brooklyn, Tyson found solace and purpose in taking care of pigeons, a hobby that helped him stay out of trouble as a teenager, and a harsh upbringing.

This love of birds continued throughout his life as he became known for raising and racing pigeons.

Tyson also revealed that he once knocked out a garbage man with a “gigantic right hand”. This came after he threw away a box containing what was left of Julius, his favorite pigeon. Once billed as the most dangerous man alive, Tyson took to safeguarding his passion very seriously.

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