Tyson's Fat Truth: Obesity Kills, He Declares

Boxing icon Mike Tyson is fronting a new health initiative, speaking out about his past struggles with significant weight gain. The 59-year-old shared an emotional account of his "fat" phase, during which he weighed 345 lbs and experienced intense self-loathing. He revealed that his sister, Denise, tragically died of a heart attack at the young age of 25 in 1990, a loss he attributes to obesity.

Tyson is championing the Trump administration's health guidelines, which target processed foods and emphasize different nutritional advice. The campaign highlights the high rates of obesity in the United States, with Tyson stating, "We're the most powerful country in the world and we have the most obese, fudgy people." He previously adopted a vegan diet in 2010, which he credits with improving his health and aiding in weight loss after a period where he had ballooned to 27 stone.