Mike Tyson

Description: (One of the Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of All Time and First to Simultaneously Hold WBA, WBC & IBF Titles)

Standing tall at 5ft 10 inches, weighing 200 pounds and more is a heavy muscled prodigious puncher Mike Tyson. Christened as Michael Gerard ‘Mike’ Tyson, ever since his early days, Tyson showed signs of moving in to the world of boxing. His violent streak as a child, uncanny behaviour and a resolve for violence to have his way through situations and people laid the strong foundation for him to opt for boxing, not to forget his ginormous weight of 200 pounds at 13 years of age. Popularly known for his terrorising power and intimidating temperament, Tyson quickly climbed up the ladder of success under the strong guidance of Cus D’Amato and Rooney to earn the nicknames ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘the baddest man on planet’. He was popular for defeating his opponents with a single blow. Tyson dominant performance at the sports saw him reach the pinnacle of success, by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But just as quickly did Tyson climb the ladder of success, he went into the pitfall with the same speed, courtesy his tarnished childhood, poverty-stricken upbringing, poor judgement and criminal behaviour. As such, when he was enjoying raving success and was at the peak of his power, Tyson suffered from serious blows due to his bizarre behaviour, rape conviction, financial loss, bankruptcy and imprisonment. His biting off the ear of opponent Evander Holyfield was the zenith as the world wrote him off as a damaged animal incapable of existing outside the ring. Though Tyson has tried to make amendments thereafter, his image has been destroyed for good, making him one of the most tragic figures of the American sports history.

Overview

Birthday June 30, 1966 (Cancer)
Born In United States
Alternative names Michael Gerard Tyson, Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite
Height 178 cm
Spouse/Ex- Lakiha Spicer (m. 2009), Monica Turner (m. 1997–2003), Robin Givens (m. 1988–1989)
Parents Jimmy Kirkpatrick
Lorna Smith Tyson
Children Amir Tyson, D'Amato Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Miguel Leon Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson, Milan Tyson, Morocco Tyson, Rayna Tyson
Relatives Denise, Rodney

Did you know

What is Mike Tyson's boxing record? Mike Tyson's professional boxing record is 50 wins (44 by knockout), 6 losses, and 0 draws.
What is the youngest age at which Mike Tyson won a heavyweight title? Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days.
Which famous boxing match ended with Mike Tyson biting off a part of Evander Holyfield's ear? The infamous boxing match where Mike Tyson bit off a part of Evander Holyfield's ear took place on June 28, 1997.
What is Mike Tyson's nickname? Mike Tyson is commonly known by his nickname "Iron Mike" due to his aggressive boxing style and powerful punches.
What is the significance of Mike Tyson's tattoo on his face? The tribal tattoo on Mike Tyson's face is a Maori-inspired design that he got to symbolize his warrior spirit and toughness.
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