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Mike Tyson Reveals Severe Foot Fungus Battle

11/13/2025

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Mike Tyson, the former professional boxer, revealed he is battling foot fungus, blaming not wearing socks during his boxing career, in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The 59-year-old described the infection as severe, saying, "It's still really bad now."
He became the youngest boxing champion at age 20, later retiring in 2005 after a career that included a 1990 loss to Buster Douglas.

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Mike Tyson, the former professional boxer, revealed he is battling foot fungus, blaming not wearing socks during his boxing career, in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The 59-year-old described the infection as severe, saying, "It's still really bad now."
He became the youngest boxing champion at age 20, later retiring in 2005 after a career that included a 1990 loss to Buster Douglas.