Mike Tyson reveals near-fatal overdoses in Netflix documentary

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has disclosed nearly fatal drug overdoses in a new Netflix documentary released on Tuesday.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has disclosed multiple near-fatal drug overdoses in a new four-part Netflix documentary 'Tyson' released on Tuesday. The 60-year-old recalled one particularly severe instance of overdosing, describing it as 'a little more extreme than others'. 'When I think about a low point, I think about this — OD'ing. I'm bleeding out, my nose is bleeding and I'm hysterical. I'm sweating,' Tyson says in the documentary.

Tyson's history with drug abuse includes a December 2006 arrest for cocaine possession and driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty in September 2007 to being under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, and received three years probation for the drug possession and one day in jail for the DUI.

The boxer has previously spoken about using toad venom as a remedy for his addiction issues. In a 2021 interview, Tyson said he 'died' during his first experience with the substance and described the experience as opening 'another dimension'. He stated that before using toad venom, he 'was a wreck' and that 'the toughest opponent I ever faced was myself'.

How it is being reported

• Mike Tyson admits he suffered near-fatal overdoses at lowest point of his crippling drug issues... and reveals unusual remedy that saved himThe former heavyweight champion detailed how he nearly died after battling alcohol and drug addiction, claiming: 'I OD'd, I've done it plenty of times but this one was a little more extreme than others.'Daily Mail Sport · 14 Oct, 15:15
• Mike Tyson reveals nearly dying from overdose in new doc: ‘Bleeding out’Mike Tyson's drug abuse nearly killed him.New York Post · 13 Oct, 16:08

In this story: Mike Tyson · Netflix · Jake Paul

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem