AUSTIN, TEXAS: UFC commentator and JRE podcast host Joe Rogan was shocked to see legendary boxer Mike Tyson's deep interest in historical characters like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan.
He held the title of uncontested champion for a considerable amount of time and frequently displayed a conquering mentality.
The 57-year-old fighter has established a strong name for himself thanks to both his on- and off-stage exploits.
Joe Rogan stunned at Mike Tyson’s take on legendary rulers
Mike Tyson has consistently displayed an unshakable attitude despite the fact that his career has been very contentious.
He made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience and gave insights about various legendary conquerors, even surprising the host.
When reading about historical figures, Mike Tyson said, he realized that they were all "mama's boys" who feared their moms a great deal.
He adopted the names of some of history's greatest warriors, including Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great.
“Found out that the greatest ones the best the most political ones were all Mama’s Boys. Really. Yeah afraid of their mother. Napoleon, Alexander. You know me. Genghis,” Tyson said.
Tyson said that they had the utmost regard for their moms, but several fans have pointed out that many of these claims are not quite accurate.
Joe Rogan, though, appeared to be quite intrigued.
Additionally, Mike Tyson acknowledged how much these figures had inspired him.
Joe Rogan impressed with Mike Tyson’s knowledge of history
Joe Rogan could not quit praising Mike Tyson even after an enthralling talk with him. He also mentioned the Rocky Balboa actor in previous interviews.
Rogan talked to Yannis Pappas, a stand-up comic he invited to The JRE 1799, about the boxer and how much these historical figures have inspired his way of thinking.
“Back when he[Mike Tyson] was fighting, he read a lot about like conquerors and like he and I got into a long discussion about um Genghis Khan. Like he knows his real name, Temüjin. He ratted off all this data on Genghis Khan. He’s read extensively on Alexander The Great and all these crazy conquerors,” he said,
Joe Rogan continued by saying that Tyson has applied his lessons to his combat.
“Like that mindset, he, like, applied a lot of their historical uh, writings and all the things that you learn about these conquerors. He applied that to his fighting,” he added.
