Mike Tyson, the legendary heavyweight boxer, recently shared a spine-chilling story during an episode of the Valuetainment podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David. Tyson, known for his fierce presence in the ring, recounted an encounter that left even the “Baddest Man on the Planet” shocked and disturbed. Here’s the story in Tyson’s own words.
The Meeting
Tyson began by recalling a seemingly ordinary day in Phoenix, Arizona, during Ramadan. He was at a gym, doing an interview when he noticed a small, nervous man being picked on by some others. Tyson, in a reflective state, intervened.
“I got my Ramadan stuff, I think I’m religious,” Tyson said, describing his mindset at the time. “So I come over, I’m talking to him and stuff. He’s very tiny, petite little guy… I said, ‘Yo, chill, leave them alone.’”
Tyson’s intervention was met with gratitude from the man, who was respectful and appreciative. The two shook hands, and Tyson thought nothing more of the encounter.
The Revelation
A few days later, Tyson was stunned when SWAT teams surrounded the gym where he had met the man. “SWAT has the whole gym surrounded,” Tyson recalled, initially thinking they were there because of something he might have done. But then, the police showed Tyson a picture of him shaking hands with the man he had defended.
“I’m saying, ‘[Expletive], this guy’s probably got a lawsuit,’” Tyson remembered, thinking the man had misunderstood his intentions. However, the truth was far more sinister. The police informed Tyson that the man he had met was not just anyone but the notorious “Baseline Killer.”
“They said, ‘Do you know this guy?’… He didn’t like the 20 people he shot and the eight that he killed,” Tyson revealed, his voice tinged with disbelief. “He was a serial killer… a boxing writer too.”
Tyson’s Reaction
Tyson’s reaction to the revelation was one of disbelief and shock. “What?!” he exclaimed during the podcast, as he processed the information. The man he had kindly interacted with turned out to be a mass murderer, responsible for shooting 29 people and killing eight.
In his typical candid style, Tyson reflected on the surreal nature of the encounter. “Listen, I must draw these kinds of people,” he mused, recounting another strange incident where he found himself in a photo with an Aryan biker and a Taliban supporter in Australia. “I said to my people, ‘Hey man, how do these people get close to me?’… They bought a ticket.”
The Aftermath
The story didn’t end there. The Baseline Killer, Dale Hausner, eventually committed suicide in prison, a fact that Tyson mentioned with a hint of closure. “So I guess that turned out great,” he commented, noting the dark irony of the situation.
For Tyson, this encounter was just one of many strange and unsettling experiences in his life, but it stands out as a particularly eerie reminder of how unpredictable and dangerous life can be, even for someone as formidable as Mike Tyson.
Mike Tyson’s story, shared in his own words, offers a glimpse into the often bizarre and frightening reality that can exist just beneath the surface of ordinary life. As Tyson himself might say, “You never know who you’re shaking hands with.” This chilling tale is a reminder that even the most unassuming interactions can sometimes hide the darkest of secrets.
