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Mike Tyson Admits to Being Unable to Read Growing up but Reading Became His 'Obsession'

Summary by IBTimes UK
Mike Tyson opened up about not knowing how to read and eventually being obsessed with reading. Tyson was born with a terrifying physical gift. He possessed natural boxing instincts and carried otherworldly power in his fists. However, the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' had a secret vulnerability. For the majority of his childhood years, Tyson could not read. The boxing icon grew up in the harsh streets of Brooklyn. He was often in trouble with the …

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IBTimes UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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