Mike Tyson took his one-man stage show on the road last week and landed at Thomond Park in Co. Limerick, where 700 people ponied up various amounts of money to hear him talk about his wild life and times.
The more you spent, the more access you had – basic tickets were about $45, but for $130 fans could meet Tyson and have a photo with him. From all accounts we read, Iron Mike was a stand-up guy during his 24 hours on Irish soil.
He gave an interview to the Limerick Leader newspaper, and surprise, surprise, he said he liked the place.
“Limerick is really cool. I like Limerick,” he said.
“Everybody has been talking about Thomond Park and the rugby scene and it [the stadium] looks pretty impressive.”
Irish people, according to Mike, are also pretty cool.
“Irish people are good people and fight people, and it is going to be pretty exciting tonight,” he said.
“I feel wonderful being here, I feel a good energy from the crowd, from Irish people and I am just happy and I want to convey gratitude to them.”
Tyson rested his tattooed head in the plush surroundings of Dromoland Castle in nearby Co. Clare. After landing at Shannon he was met by an airport official there who commented, “He was really, really nice. He’s very soft spoken and subdued but really respectful. He just kept saying thanks for everything. He clearly still turns a lot of heads as everyone who saw him was doing a double take.”
Tyson had words of advice for newly-minted Irish gold medalist Katie Taylor – take the money and go pro.
“Yeah, why not? What is the purpose of winning the gold medal, just to have it and show it off? Win a belt next.”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.TisEyerish | Oct 25, 2012, 05:35 PM EDT
I have always felt that Mike got a bum rap, both in life and in the press. How many people remember, or mention, that Evander Holyfield once bit the ear of one of his opponents? This seems to be a forgotten fact in boxing history. Also, I do not believe for one moment that he ever hit his former wife. Let's face it, if he ever lost his temper and hit her, she would be dead. As far as the rape charge goes...I doubt very much if that happened, either. My brother once met and spent an evening hanging out with Mike and said he was an all-around nice guy. I don't see why my brother would lie about that, either. I think Mike was surrounded by people who were interested in his money only, not in the person that he is. I wish him well, as I always have.
Murph46 | Oct 22, 2012, 03:13 PM EDT
For $200,he would bite off your ear!
IrelandNorth | Oct 22, 2012, 08:07 AM EDT
I thought Ireland was suposed to be in recession? Must have been some of those 33,000 millionaire families in the 26 counties with obviously more money than sense. Did he go to the villae of Cong, Co Galway not a stones throw from Ashford Castle to venerate da Quiet Man. Go amateur Mike!
Happyhippo | Oct 22, 2012, 07:17 AM EDT
I would have liked to see Tyson in a Munster Rugby jersey just to see what he's really made of.
seamus60 | Oct 21, 2012, 04:56 PM EDT
I Still wouldn`t say any of this to his face though. lol
Bocktherobber | Oct 21, 2012, 03:28 PM EDT
On the Holy Field.
Porickseantuny | Oct 21, 2012, 02:20 PM EDT
Still some Irishmen with more money than brains
BrianO | Oct 21, 2012, 11:33 AM EDT
Did he go to Moneygall to find his ancestors.
89west | Oct 21, 2012, 10:44 AM EDT
how many hookers did he get into his room and who provide the white powder?
seamus60 | Oct 21, 2012, 09:23 AM EDT
Anyone prepared to sit within EAR shot of Mike got in for free.