Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson Biography

Posted by | Vishnu Das on | June 4, 2024



Date of Birth

30 / June / 1966

Age

58 Years

Profession

American former Professional Boxer

Mike Tyson, A video featuring former boxing champion went viral on social media within minutes of it being posted by TMZ. In the clip, Tyson is seen striking a fellow passenger in an aircraft before his Florida-bound flight departing San Fransisco International Airport in the US.

Mike Tyson Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Biography & More

Mike Tyson in another video in another video, the former boxer could be seen leaning on the seat back and hitting another passenger in the head for a long time until others intervened. The third video shows the man covered in blood across his face. As per witnesses, Tyson instructed the person to go away However, he began yelling at him in his chair.

Early Life

He was born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Jimmy Kirkpatrick and Lorna Tyson. When Michael was just two years old his father left the family and left Lorna to take care of Michael as well as his two siblings, Rodney and Denise.

In financial trouble, the Tyson family relocated to Brownsville, Brooklyn, a neighborhood known for its high level of crime. The shy and small-sized Tyson frequently became the victim of bullies. To fight this, he started developing his unique style of street fighting that eventually turned into a crime.

Education

School information for Mike Tyson is not available, but he pursued his higher education at Central State University in the USA, where he earned a Doctorate in Humane Letters.

Age

Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York City, is an American, aged 58, with a zodiac sign of Cancer.

Wife and Children

Mike Tyson has been married three times: to Robin Givens (1988–1989), Monica Turner (1997–2003), and Lakiha Spicer (since 2009). He has several children, including sons Amir, Miguel Leon, and Morocco, and daughters Rayna, Exodus, Milan, and Mikey Lorna.

Family

Mike Tyson’s family includes his father Purcell Tyson, stepfather Jimmy Kirkpatrick, mother Lorna Smith, brothers Rodney Tyson and Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, sister Denise Tyson, and he practices Islam.

Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mike Tyson Father

Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mike Tyson’s Father

Rodney Tyson Mike Tyson Brother

Rodney Tyson Mike Tyson Brother

Robin Givens Mike Tyson First Wife

Robin Givens Mike Tyson First Wife

Monica Turner Mike Tyson's Second Wife

Monica Turner Mike Tyson’s Second Wife

Lakiha Spicer Mike Tyson Third Wife

Lakiha Spicer Mike Tyson Third Wife

Miguel Leon Tyson Mike Tyson's Son

Miguel Leon Tyson Mike Tyson’s Son

Amir Tyson Mike Tyson's Son

Amir Tyson Mike Tyson’s Son

Exodus Tyson Mike Tyson's Daughter

Exodus Tyson Mike Tyson’s Daughter

Mikey Lorna Tyson Mike Tyson's Daughter

Mikey Lorna Tyson Mike Tyson’s Daughter

Kenya Moore Mike Tyson's Girlfriend

Kenya Moore Mike Tyson’s Girlfriend

Naomi Campbell Mike Tyson's Girlfriend

Naomi Campbell Mike Tyson’s Girlfriend

Lauren Wood Mike Tyson's Girlfriend

Lauren Wood Mike Tyson’s Girlfriend

Robin Givens Mike Tyson's Girlfriend

Robin Givens Mike Tyson’s Girlfriend

Mike Tyson Childhood Pics

Mike Tyson Childhood Pics

Career

As previously mentioned, Mike Tyson had a chaotic childhood beginning at the earliest age. He was raised in a community that was rife with crimes of various kinds. He had imbibed violence and was fighting against it while fighting for it.

This is the reason Tyson would always be involved in fights and minor crimes and was arrested numerous times. The arrest brought him to Tryon School for Boys in Johnstown, New York, where his skill in boxing was acknowledged by a former boxer and junior center teacher, Bobby Stewart.

Record

In 20 years and three months, he fought 58 times, winning 50 times six losses, and two no-contests. Tyson’s record is 50-6 (44 knockouts). Tyson fought in 216 rounds of pro boxing over more than 58 bouts. He was the former world heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer.

Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali

The legendary boxer Muhammad Ali once admitted that Ali might not have been in a position to punch his if the two had ever been fighting. Ali is widely regarded to be the best heavyweight boxer ever to have been. In terms of fame, Tyson is not far in the distance.

Boxrec

Professional Record: Has defeated 11 foes (9 by knockout) to win victory in the World Heavyweight Title. * He is 12-4-5 (10 by KO) in world championship fights.

Mike Tyson’s Next Fights

He Confirms Next Fight for May 2021 Amid Evander Holyfield Rumors. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson said Thursday that the ring will be his home once again. the ring for a fight on the 29th of May in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Net Worth

At the time time, he had a net worth of $13 million. When he was in his prime, Mike was one of the most well-known and highly-paid athletes around the globe.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mike Tyson

  • Does Mike Tyson smoke?: Yes
  • Does Mike Tyson drink Alcohol?: Yes
  • Michael Gerard “Mike” Tyson also known as Malik Abdul Aziz because of his conversion to Islam.
  • Purcell Tyson was his biological father, who was from Jamaica. But he considered Jimmy Kirkpatrick as his father.
  • In 1959, Jimmy Kirkpatrick moved to Brooklyn, where he met Tyson’s mother, Lorna Mae (Smith) Tyson. According to Mike Tyson, “My father was just a regular street guy caught up in the street world”.
  • Trainer Cus D’Amato looked after him and trained him to be a boxer. Later Tyson said, “I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something: she only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn’t pay for. I never got a chance to talk to her or know about her. Professionally, it has no effect, but it’s crushing emotionally and personally”.
  • In an Interview with detail Magazine, he disclosed about his first fight that was with a bigger youth who had pulled the head off one of Tyson’s pigeons. He used to fight with those who ridiculed his high-pitched voice and lisp.
  • He was arrested 38 time by the age of 13.
  • His skills and ability to be a good boxer were first recognised by Bobby Stewart (Former Boxer).
  • As a young boxer, he refrained from sex for 5 years to be the World Champion. He thought that sex would make him weaker.
  • Tyson remained in controversy for biting an ear of Evander Holyfield in 1997.
  • Tyson has faced rape allegation in his life, in 1991, Miss Black America Contestant charged him of rape. For this he was arrested then sentenced for 6 years but released after 3 years.
  • In 2012, Tyson was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
  • He loves tigers, he spends around $4000 every month for his Bengal Tigers.

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Body Measurements Chest: 52
Waist: 36
Biceps: 18.5
Birth Place Brooklyn New York City New York U.S
Children Sons: Amir Tyson, Miguel Leon Tyson, Morocco Tyson, D'Amato Tyson
Daughter: Rayna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Milan Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Bald
Height In CM 178 CM
Height In Meter 1.78 M
Nationality American
Parents Father: Jimmy Kirkpatrick
Mother: Lorna Smith
Profession American former Professional Boxer
Siblings Brother: Rodney Tyson, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick
Sister: Denise Tyson
Spous Lakiha Spicer, Monica Turner, Robin Givens
Weight 100 Kg
220 Lbs
Zodiac Sign Cancer

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