IRON MIKE: WESTLIFE RAISE ME UP 2nd May 2006
TOUGH-GUY boxer 'Iron' Mike Tyson has declared his love - for Westlife. The
infamous ex-world champion heavyweight - who was jailed for rape and once bit an
opponents ear - loves the Irish crooners so much he sent the foursome his
autographed gloves. He also has six copies of any album they release bought and
couriered to him. And he was even said to love You Raise Me Up so much only his
management could talk him out of using it as his theme music.
Tyson's best pal, Joe Egan, said: "Of all the groups he knows, he regards
Westlife best. He calls it anti-freeze music and uses it to chill-out after a
heavy gym session or a stressful day - and he's had many of those. "He finds
Westlife music therapeutic."
The band, currently on a national tour, last night said they were "overwhelmed".
Nicky Byrne said: "Tyson's a legend ... dynamite in satin shorts."