Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 and 2024. Nicknamed “Iron Mike” and “Kid Dynamite” in his early career, and later known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet”.
Mike Tyson Biography
| Real Name | Micheal Gerard Tyson |
| Nickname | Mike Tyson, Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, The Baddest Man on the Planet |
| Profession | Professional boxer |
| Coach | Cus D’Amato |
| Date of Birth | June 30, 1966 |
| Age | 58 years (as of 2024) |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Caste | Not known |
| Religion | Islam |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Central State University, USA |
| Education Qualification | Doctorate in Humane Letters |
Mike Tyson Age
Former professional boxer Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. on June 30, 1966. As of 2024, He is 58 years old.
Mike Tyson Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Naomi Campbell Robin Givens Suzette Charles Tabitha Stevens Coco Johnsen Monica Turner Luz Whitney Lauren Woodland Kola Boof Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Lakiha Spicer |
| Spouse | Robin Givens (1988-89) Monica Turner (1997-2003) Lakiha Spicer (2009 – ) |
| Children | Sons – Amir Tyson, Miguel Leon Tyson, Morocco Tyson, D’Amato Tyson Daughters – Rayna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Milan Tyson, Mikey Lerna Tyson |
Mike Tyson Family
| Father’s Name | Purcell Tyson Jimmy Kirkpatrick (Stepfather) |
| Mother’s Name | Lorna Smith |
| Brother’s Name | Rodney Tyson Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick |
| Sister’s Name | Denise Tyson |
| Wife/Spouse | Robin Givens (1988-89) Monica Turner (1997-2003) Lakiha Spicer (2009 – ) |
Mike Tyson Career
| Debut | 1985 |
| Awards | Ring Magazine Prospect of the Year – 1985 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year – 1986, 1988 Sugar Ray Robinson Award – 1987, 1989 Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters – 1989 (Central State University) BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality – 1989 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee – (class of 2011) “Guirland d’Honneur” by the FICTS – Milan, 2010 The Faction of the Year (2021) – with the Inner Circle WWE Hall of Fame – (Class of 2012) |
Mike Tyson Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 109 kg In pounds – 240 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Bald |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 52 inches Waist – 36 inches Biceps – 18.5 inches |
Favourite Things
| Food | Sorbet |
| Singer | Stevie Wonder |
| Hobby | Pigeon-racing |
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Mike Tyson’s Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $300 Million + |
| Yearly Income (approx) | We will update soon |
| Salary (approx) | We will update soon |
| Income Source | Business, fights, Social Media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Mike Tyson
- Mike Tyson was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York City.
- Tyson is also known as Malik Abdul Aziz because of his conversion to Islam.
- Trainer Cus D’Amato looked after him and trained him to be a boxer.
- Tyson was arrested 38 times by the age of 13.
- Former boxer Bobby Stewart first recognized his skills and ability to be a good boxer.
- As a young boxer, he refrained from sex for 5 years to be the world Champion because he thought that sex would make him weaker.
- Tyson remained in controversy for biting the ear of Evander Holyfield in 1997.
- He has a great affection for Pigeons and likes pigeon racing.
- In 2012, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
- He loves tigers, he spends around $4000 every month for his Bengal Tigers.
- Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 in the first round.
- He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles.
- In 1992, he was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison.
- Outside his boxing career, Tyson appeared in many television shows, films, and video games.
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