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He recounts Tyson's admission that he didn't want to retire because his training and boxing ignited a beast within, one he feared even to reawaken. The discussion reveals a layered picture of Tyson as more than just a boxer—an artist of fearsome mental discipline with a complex relationship to substances.
The Power of Mindset and Overcoming Adversity
The interview also explores how mental preparation—through hypnosis or meditation—helps performers and fighters handle pressure. Tyson’s use of hypnotic triggers to stay calm and in control exemplifies how mental discipline can be as vital as physical training.