“He wrote me first,” Mike Tyson narrates CHILLING story of his connections with England’s Notorious gangsters ‘The Kray Twins’

Learn the connection between Mike Tyson and notorious London gangsters 'The Kray Twins.'

“He wrote me first,” Mike Tyson narrates CHILLING story of his connections with England’s Notorious gangsters ‘The Kray Twins’

Mike Tyson had connections with 'The Kray Twins' (Image Sources - The Mirror/The Spun)

Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight world champion and is one of the most popular fighters in combat sports history. He started his career at a very young age and rose to fame quickly. The fighter’s explosive power and speed were commendable in the sport. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson became the youngest fighter to be crowned a heavyweight champion. The fighter is also known for his numerous controversies in and outside the ring. His intimidating aura and skillset in boxing have cemented his legacy.

‘The Kray Twins,’ were known to be notorious gangsters in England in the 1980s. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson revealed in his ‘Hotboxing’ podcast that he had connections with the gangster twins. The former heavyweight champion revealed that he used to write letters to ‘The Kray Twins’ when he was in prison for rape. Guest Piers Morgan was surprised to hear it from Tyson.

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“I used to write Reggie Kray when I was in prison,” revealed Mike Tyson. “He wrote me first and I wrote him back.” “He told me about his life, and I was discussing what I was doing here and how I feel about being here,” answered Tyson when asked about the discussions the Kray twins used to have with him. Tyson also revealed the fact that he had visited the twins in the UK.

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Mike Tyson is currently a media personality and a popular podcaster. The former heavyweight fighter has moved on from his feral past and is living a life of peace. Tyson was recently seen at UFC 287 with President Dana White.

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Why did Mike Tyson go to prison?

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Mike Tyson’s spent three years in prison (Image Source – The Mirror)

Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was considered to be a ferocious fighter inside and outside the boxing ring. The fighter’s legacy of being one of the scariest boxers has had a huge impact on his personal and professional life. One of the most talked about moments in boxing is Evander Holyfield‘s ear being bitten off during a 1997 fight. The man is responsible for that is ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. His controversial past is something that taunts the former heavyweight forever.

In 1991, Tyson was accused of rape by Desiree Washington. She was a beauty pageant who claimed that Tyson had raped her in a hotel room. Although Mike Tyson denied the allegations and claimed it was consensual, he was found guilty by the jury and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. This incident caused a major downfall in his successful career.

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‘Iron’ Mike Tyson spent three years in prison due to the incident. He was released on parole in 1995. In prison, Tyson managed to maintain his health and follow a strict workout routine. When he had been released from prison, he looked muscled up. Fans call it the ‘scariest Tyson ever.’ Despite everything, he faced public scrutiny and his fighting career was never the same as it was.

In his later years, Mike Tyson reflected on his past actions and rehabilitated his image. Now, Mike Tyson has revamped himself to be a lovable and charismatic person. The overall public image of Tyson has had a huge shift and people are starting to get over his ugly past.

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