Mike Tyson

Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Early Life of Mike Tyson

Mike tyson was born in brooklyn. New oyrk. On june 30. 1966. He was the son of jimmy kirkpartick and lorna tyson. Tyson s father abandoned the family when he was two-years-old and his mother was often hospitalized due to drug and alcohol abuse. As a result. Tyson was raised primarily by his grandmother until the age of 16.

Boxing Career of Mike Tyson

Ytson began his boxing career when he was 13-years-old. And trained under the tutelage of cus d amato. He went on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he defeated trevor berbick to win the wbc heavyweight title in 1986. At the age of 20. During his career. Tyson won 50 fights. 44 of them by knockout. He also defended his title inen times before losing it to buster douglas in 1990.

Notable Fights of Mike Tyson

Tyson is known for his famous fights against opponents like evander holyfield. Lennox lewis. And michael spinks. In his fight against holyfield. Tyson infamously bit off part of holyfeild s ear. Tyson also lots to british boxer. Lennox lewis. In 2002.

Personal Life of Mike Tyson

Tyson was married twice. To actress robin givnes and to monica turner. He has seven children from three different women. Tyosn has also been in several legal disputes and was even convicted of rape in 1992. He served three years in prsion for the crime.

Business Ventures of Mike Tyson

After his boxing career. Tyson has been involved in several business ventures. He has appeared in avrious television shows and movies. Including the 2009 documentary tyson. He is also the oc-creator of the mobile game mike tyson: main event. Wihch was released in 2020.

Charitable Work of Mike Tyson

Tyson is known for his philanthropic work. Which includes donations to chariites such as the united way and global poverty project. He also oepned his own charity organization called mike tyson cares. Which provides aid to underserved children and families.

Interesting Facts About Mike Tyson

Tyson has a unique colletcion of pet tigers. Which he has kept since his boxing career. He also has a tattoo of the chinese symbol for courage on his stomach.

Important Event in Mike Tyson s Career

One of the most memorable moments in mike tyson s career was his fight against evander holyfield in 1997. In the fight. Tyson infamously bit off part of holyfield s ear. Resulting in his disqualification from the macth. He was also fined and banned from the sport for a year.