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By now, just about every person on Earth has a passing familiarity with Mike Tyson. You may know him as the former Heavyweight Champion , the media personality, or the hilarious on-screen presence appearing in such films as “The Hangover.” Any way you slice it, Mike Tyson is a veritable superstar, with a multi-million dollar net worth to show for his decades in entertainment. Before going into his landmark fight with Jake Paul in November 2024, Mike Tyson was estimated to have a nest egg of just over $10 million. While this is a far cry from the net worth that Mike Tyson once held many years ago, it serves as a testament to the retired boxer ‘s longevity and resilience. After facing financial struggles throughout the late 1990s, Tyson filed for bankruptcy in 2003. For many others in Tyson’s position, this bankruptcy filing would have put the nail in the coffin of their financial future. So how did Tyson manage to bounce back, regain his legacy, and eventually rehabilitate his image...
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are entering the ring for a new fight… the legalization of cannabis. The boxing sensations once shared the ring during the infamous moment in which Tyson bit a chunk of Holyfield’s ear off during a battle for the heavyweight title in 1997. Now, in just a little over two decades, they’re at it again…but this time it’s for “Holy Ears” – THC and Delta-8 THC-infused edibles that are, ironically, in the shape of bitten ears. The product is set to launch via Tyson 2.0, the cannabis company led by the sports icon.
From Dennis Rodman to Ja Rule, celebrities are just like us in that they, too, can make bad financial investments. Most recently, AfroTech told the story of NBA player Tim Duncan, whose scamming financial adviser cost him more than $20 million. Yet, most interestingly of all, Duncan remained unbothered by his ex-adviser’s behavior. “Luckily I had a long career and made good money. This is a big chunk, but it’s not going to change my life in any way. It’s not going to make any decisions for me,” he said. But while the likes of Tim Duncan can easily bounce back from bad financial investments, not every celebrity is quite as lucky. These celebrities made bad financial investments — let’s take a look at how it worked out for them.
It looks like Mike Tyson’s edible ears won’t be making their way to this U.S. state. As previously reported by AfroTech, the iconic heavyweight launched Mike Bites, the ear-shaped weed edible gummies that pay homage to the infamous matchup between him and Evander Holyfield in which he bit off a chunk of his opponent’s ear. The new treats have already made their debut in California with plans to expand across the nation. However, one state is not too keen on the edibles making their way to dispensaries within the state.
What a way for a life experience to pay off in the long run! Complex reports that legendary boxer Mike Tyson has just launched his very own line of edible gummies through Tyson 2.0, the newly imagined cannabis brand created by the former heavyweight champion. The said gummies will be ear-shaped in honor of the iconic yet controversial 1997 heavyweight match between Tyson and Evander Holyfield in which he bit his opponent’s ear. Now, nearly 25 years since the match that was the talk of the town, Tyson noted via Instagram that “these ears actually taste good!”
For 1980s babies, “Punch-Out!!” on the Nintendo Entertainment System was a legendary game. But for Mike Tyson, it turned out to be nothing but a “bad” business deal. In 1983, Nintendo first released “Punch-Out!!” and ultimately obtained the rights to add Tyson’s name to the game in 1987 (which is when it became “Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!” and coincided with his rise in the boxing world). And needless to say, the game flew off the shelves the minute Iron Mike replaced Mr. Dream. “It broke all the records,” Tyson said to VladTV (via Atlanta BlackStar). “We anticipate them doing a new one too. They were discussing taking me out of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!, and it was a hailstorm of negative reviews for that, and so we’re contemplating doing it with someone else, and no one can be angry, and then we can go our separate ways happy.” While the game certainly did do numbers, Mike Tyson claims he did not get paid appropriately. Atlanta Black Star reports “According to his Vlad TV...
Mike Tyson’s love for cannabis has always been “loud” and proud. Now the heavyweight champion will have an opportunity to channel his passion into dollar signs with the debut of Tyson 2.0 in partnership with Columbia Care Inc., one of the nation’s largest cannabis distributors. Tyson will wear the hat of the company’s chief brand officer while the company will be led by co-founder and chairman Chan Bronstein and CEO Adam Wilks. “I got to know Mike as an entrepreneur and investor, and it was clear to me that his relationship with cannabis was a critical component in his own life. We saw an opportunity to create Tyson 2.0 and develop brands and products nationally,” says Bronstein in a press release. Mike Tyson credits cannabis as the saving grace in his then ongoing battle with substance abuse — which created a string of confrontations with the law — and credits the drug for alleviating his aggressive demeanor. At age 55, Tyson had a newfound confidence, ultimately leading to a...
NBA superstar Stephen Curry recently took to Twitter to ask users for solicited advice — hinting he may be dabbling into the cryptocurrency world soon. Just getting started in the crypto game…y’all got any advice?? — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 7, 2021 Less than 24 hours later, Stephen Curry revealed a new long-time partnership with cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Limited in a hilarious promotional video. Welcome to the FTX Team, NBA Superstar Stephen Curry! 🏀 We’re excited to announce he’s become FTX Global Ambassador and a shareholder. Though, who better to announce it than @StephenCurry30 himself?! pic.twitter.com/o7Yco7oB8s — FTX – Built By Traders, For Traders (@FTX_Official) September 7, 2021 This marks the first crypto venture for the seven-time NBA All-Star. Curry will receive an equity stake and become a global ambassador for the company. His involvement is said to propel FTX’s goal to expand and cater to new audiences. “I’m excited to partner with a...
Things aren’t always as they seem! We’re shocked, but not surprised to hear that the Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul matchup wasn’t “real.” Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was caught on tape sharing that he walked away with $100 million for what he called a “fake fight” in his exhibition match against famous YouTuber Logan Paul earlier this month. According to Fox News, Mayweather’s comments were picked up in microphones set up for a press conference Saturday night following Gervonta Davis’ 11-round knockout of Mario Barrios in Atlanta. “I’m the only person you know that can do a fake fight and get a 100 M’s (millions),” said Mayweather as he walked off of the stage. “I could do legalized sparring and get 100 M’s.” Floyd Mayweather boasting about making $100million for his exhibition with Logan Paul after Gervonta Davis' win… [📽️ @ShowtimeBoxing ] pic.twitter.com/nehjApdnUL — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 27, 2021 Mayweather has served as a mentor to Davis and was spotted at Saturday’s...
Video network app Triller is coming for Mike Tyson’s coins! According to ClutchPoints, after the former heavyweight refused to work with the app for his next exhibition fight, the streaming platform may be seeing him in court. When Tyson went up against Roy Jones, Jr., millions of dollars were allegedly spent on the former heavyweight, according to Triller CEO, Ryan Kavanaugh, who sent a letter detailing the spend. The CEO also claimed that the company had rights to a third fight against Evander Holyfield. “Rather than drop the price or renegotiate the deal, we agreed to keep the economics the same with the understanding that the Holyfield fight would be the next fight, and we pre-agreed to the terms,” wrote Kavanaugh. “No one else but Triller was willing to take $25 million dollars of risk on the initial fight, especially in the middle of Covid. We did. Every penny paid in full and no one has ever claimed we did not every penny in full.” Triller’s @RyanKavanaugh responds to Mike...