'The Hangover' Was a Game-Changer For Mike Tyson

By Bryan Alexander Posted Jan 18th 2010 12:16PM

'The Hangover' might have been a lark-filled booze-soaked buddy movie for some, but for oft-troubled former-heavyweight champ Mike Tyson, it was a life changer. "I was telling my wife that I feel like I won the championship of the world again," Tyson told reporters backstage at the Golden Globes after "The Hangover" took the award for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.

"I got all these white people [saying], 'Hey stop.' Hey, where did these guys come from?" the one-time boxing champ added.

Tyson's surprise appearance both on stage during award presentations and backstage after his movie's victory was one of the show's great moments. Backstage, he was bubbly and playful with his 'Hangover' co-stars and pointed out that he had to be convinced to do the movie which displayed Tyson's game comedic chops (and terrible singing voice).

"I didn't really have too much faith in movies," he explained saying he changed his mind when finding out that director, Todd Phillips, had directed 'Old School' which Tyson loved. Iron Mike then went into a spiraling tale involving Phillips, and girls, prompting the suddenly horrified director to step in and break up the talk: "These are private conversations," Phillips said sheepishly.

Back on message, Tyson grew profound about his new success. "This gave me a new lease on life," he said.

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Monday 18 January

By pooperscoop

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mike tyson actually came off as really sweet and humble. time really can soften some people! i even like his wierd face tattoo now!

By Frank

Great to see a positive story about Iron Mike ! The champ has gotten a raw deal his whole life, and deserves a break.

By RED

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Deserves a break??!!! What are you, an idiot!!! He got his break and blew it... Grow up!!

Tuesday 19 January

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By tania

I got very happy to see Mike back and apparently he was happy, too! I did not like him in the past, but he deserved a second chance.

By rob

Let's not forget this guy served time for raping a woman about a fifth his size. Word has it she's the only one he got caught having his way with, he liked girls who said no and put up a fight.

By DTgringo

She was so opposed to sleeping with Tyson that she went into the bathroom to remove her tampon. Gee, that suggests she had no intention of having sex with him.

By Eric

Don't forget he lost his daughter in a horrible freak accident not long ago. She was just a toddler. It's good to see him happy again...

By Mike

I am very pleased to see Mike in that picture--he looks so happy! I hope everything starts looking up for him again--over the years, he learned very harsh lessons. Maybe this WILL be his second chance--we all deserve one, right? Go, Mike! The champ is here!

By LickitySplitB8

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The best part of the awards show was Mariah and Halle's boobs popping out.

By jim goosby

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Hey!!! The Answerman here. You sound like some kind of cherry boy. You don't have a woman, do you???

By Timo

If you enjoy ogling boobs that resemble human buttocks, then I suppose Mariah looked hot!

It was the first time I watched the golden globe. I was just curious as to what the Hollywood people would talk about Nobama. Nobody said a word! Sounds like they are frustrated, too! I did not hear them whining about the war. I think they just do the whining if it a republican president. By the way, Pelosi said if the majority in the house won, she would PULL THE TROOPS, BUT SHE LIED AND IT IS FUNDING IT INSTEAD! WHY THE HOLLYWOOD PEOPLE DID NOT BAD MOUTH HER AND NOBOMA FOR FUNDING THE WAR????? these people are DISGUSTING HYPOCRITES!

By Jon

That's because it is a awards show,the only dumb ass who would expect it to be about politics is you Tania..Just like you came to a post about awards and interviews with actors to talk about politics..Learn to go to the right forum to spew your hatred.

By Ken

You are right...if a Republican had been president he would have been bashed all night long...but since it is a liberal who is screwing up the country, we won't hear a thing about it.

By ted

"screwing up the country?", how stupid are you? get it straight idiot republicans, 9/11 happened on Bush/republican watch and then he invades the wrong country, responsible for more murders than bin laden; deficit happened on bush/republican watch. you guys are so out of it.

By hipoint33

Have you ever thought about having an enema? I believe it would do you good

To Jon...You Moron, where were you last year? Don't tell me you did not see or hear all the movie stars slamming Bush for years in all AWARD SHOWS! just so you know I AM NOT A BUSH FAN, BUT I WILL NEVER VOTE DEMOCRAT FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE!!!!!

By Sally

People like you make me sick. EVERY American should vote for the candidate they feel will do the best job regardless of their party. You do not deserve the right to vote if you will only vote for one party regardless of who is running. By the way, I am a life long Republican but I do not always feel they are the party to vote for. I want someone I think will do a good job for me Republican or Democrat.

By Pris

Ditto. Ted needs a life as well drinking the dem kool-aid. What a loser.

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