Mike Tyson Thanks The Public For Their Prayers

By Mark Vester

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson released a statement on Tuesday, thanking the public for the support and prayers for his 4-year-old daughter, Exodus, who lies in a Phoenix Hospital in critical condition after a tragic accident at home.

"The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time," the statement said.

Tyson's daughter nearly strangled herself on a cord that was dangling from a treadmill in the home. Her 7-year-old brother found her and alerted their mother. Tyson was in Las Vegas at the time of the accident and quickly flew to Phoenix. He is currently at his daughter's side at the hospital.

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