20 Motivational Mike Tyson Quotes for boxing and life

Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the greatest and influential boxers of all time. However, he’s one of a rare breed whose words outside of the boxing ring have also had a profound impact on people. Although he was often thought of as a wild, angry young man in his past, he’s now seen as intelligent and peaceful. With this in mind, it’s not surprising that his words of so often quoted, whether for discipline, fear, or for life in general.

Also known as Iron Mike, Tyson retired from boxing with a record of 50-6-2 which is why his reputation in the ring was so fearsome. Not only this but his knockout power is widely regarded as being one of the greatest ever for a heavy weight boxer. If you want to learn more about the mind of this complex being then read on for the 20 most powerful Mike Tyson quotes.

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”

“Fear is just like fire. It can be helpful if you know how to use it. If not, you’ll get burned”

“I’m in trouble because I’m normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people don’t like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself”

“Hard times fall upon everybody. Whatever it is, we’re going to get out of it”

“No one wants to get up at 4AM and run when it’s pitch dark, but it has to be done and the only reason I do it so early is that I believe that the other guy isn’t doing it and it gives me a little edge”

“You never lose until you give up”

“Fighting is a sport. If you’re not humble, it’s going to bring humbleness to you”

“You need to learn independence. You have to be independent. It builds character”

“As long as we preserve and endure, we can do anything we want”

“I’m trying to figure things out in the world. No one knows what this life is about, there’s no manual. I’m just trying to figure it out”

“The tempt for greatness is the biggest drug in the world”

“Everybody you fight is not your enemy and everybody who helps you is not your friend”

“When I fight someone, I want to break his will. I want to take his manhood. I want to rip out his heart and show it to him”

“When I was in prison I was wrapped up in all those deep books. That Tolstoy crap. People should read that stuff”

“A man who was friendly to everyone was an enemy to himself”

“Yes, time flies and where did that leave you? You get old too soon and smart too late”

“You can’t be disturbed by anything. There’s no emotion involved. You can’t feel sorrow, you can’t feel pity, there’s nothing you feel. The job has to be done”

“In order to succeed greatly, you have to be prepared to fail greatly. If you can’t do both then you’ve got a problem”

“Be who you are even if right now you don’t like what you see”

“Discipline is doing what you hate to do. But nonetheless doing it like you love it”

If you’re a fan of Mike Tyson then check out his autobiography, Undisputed Truth which documents his crazy life.