Contributed!
Mike Tyson went very broke after quitting boxing 19 years ago. Today, his story has changed because his compatriots decided to be agents of positive change.
He admitted his youthful errors leading to the mismanagement of his resources which landed him near penury.
But his country, the sporting fraternity and stakeholders of boxing who felt he had given so much to the sport yet done America proud with his talent rallied round him. The Iroko must not fall.
They FIXED a bout with a former blogger, Paul Jake thus, created an avenue for the legendary Iron Mike to smile home with a whopping $20m. It was an inconsequential fight which brought a lot of positive consequences in the life of Tyson
It was deliberately done to help him rebuild his life or better still help him bounce back as a “retirement benefit” even as he ages.
No one cared about his race or colour of his skin. No one bothered to ask, which or what religion he practices? No one asked, whose son he was. No one queried him on what he did with the millions he made in boxing while he was champ. No one reminded him of how reckless and lavish he was with money during his youthful era.
It wasn’t about East, West, North or South. It was about giving life a meaning. It was about giving someone a shoulder to lean on. It was about being one’s brother’s keeper.
No one recalled how he gambled, went in and out of nite clubs, frolicked with women and lived a larger than life lifestyle which later crashed. All they wanted is for Tyson to age gracefully. All they wanted is to leave a legacy of ensuring the champ remains a champ.
He was simply helped. He was assisted. He was supported. He was lifted. He was revived. He was given hope again. He was brought back to life.
That’s what life is all about. Don’t condemn others. Don’t pass blames. Don’t judge. Don’t mock…just help if you can and when necessary.
Each time, our true heroes helplessly pass on as a result of poverty and or curable health challenges, I weep profusely.
Tears well up my eyes when I remember Jerry Okorodudu, Rashidi Yekini, Peter Fregene, Sebastian Brodericks, Mike Onyemachara, Emmanuel Ebiede and Thompson Oliha among others who served Nigeria but died as a result of avoidable situations
It is well…We must all remember that we are lifted by lifting others.
Let love lead💓💓.
