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1:49Now PlayingMike Tyson talks about getting the COVID vaccine, death, and his new film | USA TODAY
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1:49Now PlayingMike Tyson talks to USA TODAY on getting vaccinated, a new movie and being philosophical as he gets older.
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Mike Tyson said he has been vaccinated for COVID-19, but the legendary boxer sounded compelled to share something about his decision to get the shot.
“I didn’t do it willingly," Tyson told USA TODAY Sports during an interview at his cannabis company. “I’m a little apprehensive of that. I was pretty much beaten into submission to do this because I travel internationally. And if I don’t travel, we don’t eat.
“So I decided to take the risk and take the shot. And people, they have their own choice. I never got sick.’’
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