Biography
Michael Gerald Tyson (born June 30, 1966), professionally known as Mike Tyson, is an American former professional boxer, who pursued a boxing career from 1985 to 2005.
It is said that he broke many records while still a boxer. He was nicknamed The Baddest Man on the Planet, Iron Mike and Kid Dynamite.
Mike Tyson was and still is a champion. He is very smart and the world appreciates his quick instincts, physical strength, legendary quotes, motivation and entertainment to this day.
Former American professional boxer
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| Full name: | Michael Gerald Tyson |
| Stage name: | Mike Tyson, The Baddest Man on the Planet, Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite |
| Born: | June 30, 1966 (age 58) |
| Place of birth: | Fort Greene, New York, United States |
| The Final Battle: | Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 minutes |
| Parents: | Purcell Tyson, Lorna Smith, Jimmy Kirkpatrick |
| Siblings: | Denise Tyson, Rodney Tyson, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Lakiha Spicer (married 2009), Monica Turner (married 1997–2003), Robin Givens (married 1988–1989) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (2006-2009), Luz Whitney (2000-2004), Naomi Campbell (1989-1990), Suzette Charles (1989), Beverly Johnson (1986-1987), Coco Johnsen (1996), Kola Boof (2006 ), Lauren Woodland (2001), Sol Xochitl (2004-2005), Luciana Gimenez, Pam Pinnock, Kimberly Scarborough, Kenya Moore |
| The children: | Miguel Leon Tyson, Rayna Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Amir Tyson, Milan Tyson, Morocco Tyson |
| Job: | Boxer • Boxing Coach |
| Net worth: | 10 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Famous boxing star Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.
It is believed that he was raised by two parents. His father, Purcell Tyson, was a taxi driver from Jamaica, while his mother, Lorna Smith, was said to have led a promiscuous life. Some have suggested that she may have been a prostitute by profession. Much of that information remains speculation.
Mike Tyson’s mother, Lorna Smith, reportedly died when Mike Tyson was just 16. She left him in the care of a boxing manager and trainer named Cus D’amato, who was supposed to become his legal guardian.
Mike Tyson’s stepfather is Jimmy Kirkpatrick and acts as a father figure to the athlete. He has three siblings: Rodney Tyson, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick and Denise Tyson.
It is said that he grew up on a street full of crime scenes. His first fight was with a guy a little older than him who ripped the head off one of Mike Tyson’s pigeons.
His entire family was Catholic. He grew up and remained faithful to that faith. He had a sister named Denise Tyson, who died of a heart attack when she was 24. He also had a brother named Rodney Tyson, who was born in 1961.
He attended elementary and high school at local schools in Brooklyn, New York City.
Career
Mike Tyson made his professional debut by defeating Hector Mercedes by TKO (Total Knock-out) in the first round.
He had about 15 regular fights in 1985. He won 26 of his first 28 professional fights via TKO or KO. He won 16 of those wins in the first round of those 28 fights.
He became so undisputed that his managers had to always bring in some of the best fighters from the border regions. Some of the great fighters he fought were Jesse Ferguson, James Tillis and Mitch Green.
Mike Tyson’s winning streak had the internet buzzing. He was drawing reporters from all over the news. He was the talk of the town globally, not just locally. Everyone wanted to know who the undisputed heavyweight was, his history, his likes and dislikes. Other managers felt threatened by their managers.
Fans from all over the world were eager to see him first because they had only heard about him through word of mouth. His first televised match was on February 16, 1986, at Houston Field House in New York City against Jesse Ferguson and was broadcast on ABC Sports.
Mike Tyson had a tough fight with him; however, he still knocked Jesse out in the fifth round with a hook that broke Jesse Ferguson’s nose. In the sixth round, Jesse Ferguson signaled for Mike Tyson to stop. Mike Tyson won the fight by knockout.
Medal record
- North Carolina Heavyweight 1981
- Tennessee Heavyweight 1982
- 1984 New York Golden Gloves
Personal life
Mike Tyson lives in Seven Hills, Nevada. He has been married about three times in his life. He has a total of seven children, one of whom is deceased. He also adopted one of his wife’s daughters as his own.
Mike Tyson has been legally married to Lakiha Spicer since 2009; he was also married to Monica Turner, a marriage that lasted from 1997 to 2003; he married Robin Givens, his first wife, in 1988, but the couple divorced in 1989.
Mike Tyson has many sons and daughters, namely Miguel Leon Tyson, Rayna Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Amir Tyson, Milan Tyson and Morocco Tyson.
Mike Tyson dated Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (2006-2009), Luz Whitney (2000-2004), Naomi Campbell (1989-1990), Suzette Charles (1989), Beverly Johnson (1986-1987), Coco Johnsen (1996 ), Kola Boof (2006), Lauren Woodland (2001), Sol Xochitl (2004-2005), Luciana Gimenez, Pam Pinnock, Kimberly Scarborough and Kenya Moore.
There was a period in Mike Tyson’s life when he was accused of raping an 18-year-old girl in a hotel room in 1991. However, he denied the accusation and told the judge and jury that the girl, Desiree Washington, was fully consenting and that he did not rape her. However, he was imprisoned after he failed to pass the trial and converted to Islam before going to prison. He was required to register as a sex offender under federal law.
Mike Tyson is no longer a vegetarian. However, he still eats chicken occasionally but no red meat anymore. He says that red meat makes him a little sick.
In 2013, Mike Tyson revealed in an interview that “The more I look at churches and mosques, the more I see demons.” He is now a proud practicing Muslim. He has retired due to old age and some damage to his body and brain; he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, he remains a great historical figure.
Net worth
Mike Tyson is believed to have an estimated net worth of over $10 million. He earned his fortune through his professional boxing career and training.
