Affinity Quote by Mike Tyson
![“I don't know that person anymore, that guy in '86, '87. I don't know that guy no more. I don't have no affinity for that guy no more. I have no affinity for the guy who said, 'I am the greatest fighter God produced.' I have no affinity for the guy who said he would try to push his [opponent's]…” quote by Mike Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/168/mike-tyson-752_affinity_i-don-t-know-that-person-anymore-that-gu_2487621.jpg)
“I don't know that person anymore, that guy in '86, '87. I don't know that guy no more. I don't have no affinity for that guy no more. I have no affinity for the guy who said, 'I am the greatest fighter God produced.' I have no affinity for the guy who said he would try to push his [opponent's] nose bone up into his brain. I just don't know that guy. I don't know who he is. I don't know where he came from. I don't have no kind of connection with him no more”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Mike Tyson Show, 1995
He expresses a complete disconnection from his past self and the persona he once embodied, rejecting previous identity and bravado.
In simple terms: He no longer feels any link to his former aggressive persona.
Key Takeaway
Release past identities that no longer serve you.
Themes
identity
self‑reflection
growth
Mood
reflective
detached
cautious
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal transformation
- public image
- mental health
- career change
Key Concepts
ego
self‑concept
rebranding
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your past self still affect you?
- How can you reconcile past actions with present values?
A Different Perspective
The past may still influence perception despite denial.
