[147] Tyson formed the league in partnership with Sophie Watts and her company, Eros Innovations. And thanks to Mike's marriage with Robin Givens and their many public photos and interviews, the public saw Mike sporting a few extra pounds between fights.When the legend tipped the scales at  218¼ for his bout with Spinks, Tyson became an even heavier favorite. [184] On November 11, 2009, Tyson was arrested after getting into a scuffle at Los Angeles International airport with a photographer. 2. In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for bankruptcy. In addition to his many sporting accomplishments, his outrageous and controversial behavior in the ring and in his private life has kept him in the public eye and in the courtroom. In late March 2015, Ip Man 3 was announced. [145] The fight was a split draw and the three judges scored the fight as follows: Chad Dawson (76–76 draw), Christy Martin (79–73 for Tyson), and Vinny Pazienza (76–80 for Jones). Rooney eventually took over all training duties for the young fighter. [68], Partial corroboration of Washington's story came via testimony from Tyson's chauffeur who confirmed Desiree Washington's state of shock after the incident. His former trainer Cus D’Amato played a vital role in this. Mike Tyson gets pushed into the middle rounds for the first time in his career against journeyman Mike Jameson. [35] Tyson also possessed notable defensive abilities, holding his hands high in the peek-a-boo style taught by his mentor Cus D'Amato[36][37] to slip under and weave around his opponent's punches while timing his own. [122] Tyson sought to fight Lewis in Nevada for a more lucrative box-office venue, but the Nevada Boxing Commission refused him a license to box as he was facing possible sexual assault charges at the time. [137], To help pay off his debts, Tyson announced he would be doing a series of exhibition bouts, calling it Tyson's World Tour. The revocation was not permanent, as the commission voted 4–1 to restore Tyson's boxing license on October 18, 1998. For other people named Mike Tyson, see. But despite Douglas knocking … Fighting frequently, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by KO or TKO; 16 of those came in the first round. Kirkpatrick was from Grier Town, North Carolina (a predominantly black neighborhood that was annexed by the city of Charlotte),[19] where he was one of the neighborhood's top baseball players. She introduced him to veganism and helped him lose a ton of weight, although he admits that he’s still haunted by obesity for a very sad reason. Boxing pundits were predicting a titanic battle of styles, with Tyson's aggressive infighting conflicting with Spinks's skillful out-boxing and footwork. [85], Tyson regained one belt by easily winning the WBC title against Frank Bruno in March 1996. [111] Critics noticed Tyson stopped using the bob and weave defense altogether following this return. At one point he weighed as much as 380 pounds, far more than his fighting weight of about 240 pounds. Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Mike won that fight in the first round. [37] Following Rooney's departure, critics alleged that Tyson began to show less head movement and combination punching. [133] He underwent surgery for the ligament four days after the fight. Brown's corner threw in the towel in the first round. "[124] On January 22, 2002, the two boxers and their entourages were involved in a brawl at a New York press conference to publicize the planned event. Seldon was severely criticized and mocked in the popular press for seemingly collapsing to innocuous punches from Tyson. Tyson defended his title against James Smith on March 7, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I'm the best ever. But despite Douglas knocking out Tyson himself in 1990, he believes the much-maligned legend will have no issues in five weeks - if the fight actually takes place. [234][235], Tiki Lau released a dance music single, Mike Tyson in October 2020 which includes vocals from Tyson. He killed the fighters he was supposed to beat, but when he fought another elite fighter, he always lost. [59][60], Despite the shocking loss, Tyson has said that losing to Douglas was the greatest moment of his career. BoxRec currently ranks Tyson at number 73 among the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time. [193] At the Golden Podium Awards Ceremony, Tyson received the SPORTEL Special Prize for the best autobiography.[194]. Berger, Phil (1989), "Tyson Stuns Williams With Knockout in 1:33". Ripped and angry, Mike showcased a harder physique and an his opponent, Alex Stewart, wouldn't last one round. The money I make isn't going to help my bills from a tremendous standpoint, but I'm going to feel better about myself. Tyson then knocked out Carl "The Truth" Williams in the first round in July. Japan paid $6 million to boxing officials for the privilege of staging Mike Tyson's fight in Tokyo. Lewis dominated the fight and knocked out Tyson with a right hand in the eighth round. Mike had many ups and downs in his eventful career than spanned 21 years, 1985-2005. 52October 13, 2001Age: 35** Weight: 239¾Result: Won TKO 6 vs Brian Nielsen. It wasn’t until Tyson met his current wife that he became more aware of his dietary habits. Standing 5'11, Mike was short for a heavyweight even by 1980s and 90s standards but was incredibly fast and strong, and possessed underrated defensive skills. Tyson talks about his personal and professional life on stage. Mike Tyson Born […] The Chief Justice later revealed he did so because of a heated argument between his wife and Dershowitz at a Yale Law School reunion concerning the case. [179] Tyson has held entertainment boxing shows at a casino in Las Vegas[180] and started a tour of exhibition bouts to pay off his numerous debts. Tyson, 54, will take on ex-four weight world champ Jones Jr in a highly-anticipated exhibition bout on November 28. He was counted out by referee Octavio Meyran. The following year, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round. He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's World Boxing Association (WBA) title to his existing belt. In 1987, Nintendo released Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! [135], In 2000 Tyson fired everyone working for him and enlisted new accountants, who prepared a statement showing he started the year $3.3 million in debt but earned $65.7 million. Mike Tyson was one of the shorter heavyweights standing at 5ft 11.5 inches tall. Lorenzo Boyd, Jesse Ferguson and José Ribalta were each knocked down by this combination. Lewis then accepted $4 million from Don King to step aside and allow Tyson to fight Bruce Seldon for an expected $30 million instead with the intention that if Tyson defeated Seldon, he would fight Lewis next. [55] In a fight on February 11, 1990, he lost the undisputed championship to Douglas in Tokyo. [13] He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Ahead of his return to the ring on November 28, the 54-year-old fighter looks back on his rapid rise to fame and the pitfalls that came with it. [131], On August 13, 2003, Tyson entered the ring for a face-to-face confrontation against K-1 fighting phenom, Bob Sapp, immediately after Sapp's win against Kimo Leopoldo in Las Vegas. While Botha initially controlled the fight, Tyson allegedly attempted to break Botha's arms during a tie-up and both boxers were cautioned by the referee in the ill-tempered bout. These comments were reprinted on The Daily Caller website. [115], In 2000, Tyson had three fights. The tie vote was due to the fact that the then-Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court recused himself from the case. The pre-fight was marred by rumors of Tyson's lack of fitness. Mike Tyson comes out of his corner in 1990, aged 24 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. After his release, he fought Orlin Norris on October 23, 1999. The referee had to be escorted from the ring. Fight No. By the age of 13, he had been arrested 38 times. Iron Mike life changed for the better when he met Cus D’amato. [32] During the sixth round, Ferguson began to hold and clinch Tyson in an apparent attempt to avoid further punishment. Fight No. Mike Tyson never finished high school. "[182] Tyson pleaded not guilty on January 22, 2007, in Maricopa County Superior Court to felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. In September 2013, Tyson was featured on a six-episode television series on Fox Sports 1 that documented his personal and private life entitled Being: Mike Tyson. [43], During this time, Tyson came to the attention of gaming company Nintendo. Both men will have to wear bigger gloves to cushion the impact of punches and there will be a maximum of eight rounds, each lasting two minutes, rather than the normal three. D'Amato died in November 1985, relatively early into Tyson's professional career, and some speculate that his death was the catalyst to many of the troubles Tyson was to experience as his life and career progressed.[31]. [189] The one-man show was aired on HBO on November 16, 2013. [211] At the time of the divorce filing, Turner worked as a pediatric resident at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.[212] She is the sister of Michael Steele, the former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and former Republican National Committee Chairman. Fight  No. These bouts set up an elimination match for another shot at the undisputed world heavyweight championship, which Evander Holyfield had taken from Douglas in his first defense of the title. [94] The highly anticipated rematch was dubbed The Sound and the Fury, and it was held at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena, site of the first bout. [200], Tyson resides in Seven Hills, Nevada. [156] According to Douglas Quenqua of The New York Times, "The [1990s] began with Mike Tyson, considered by many to be the last great heavyweight champion, losing his title to the little-known Buster Douglas. [7] In 1990, Tyson lost the titles to underdog Buster Douglas in one of the biggest upsets in history, when he was knocked out in the tenth round. Tyson said: "as I have travelled all over the country of Russia I have realised that the people are very sensitive and kind. Seven years later, Mr. Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear in a heavyweight champion bout—hardly a proud moment for the sport. [218] However, in August 2013 he admitted publicly that he had lied about his sobriety and was on the verge of death from alcoholism. [141], It was announced in July 2020 that Tyson had signed a contract to face former four-division world champion, Roy Jones Jr., in an eight-round exhibition fight. [150] The event received largely positive reviews and was the highest selling PPV event of 2020, which ranks in the Top-10 for PPV purchased events all-time. [72] The Indiana Supreme Court let the lower court opinion stand due to a 2–2 split in its review. [171], In 2017, The Ring magazine ranked Tyson as number 9 of 20 heavyweight champions based on a poll of panelists that included trainers, matchmakers, media, historians, and boxers, including:[172], In 2020, Bill Caplan of The Ring magazine listed Tyson as number 17 of the 20 greatest heavyweights of all time. The ruling was "adjusted" to a win by technical knockout (TKO) after Tyson's corner protested that a DQ win would end Tyson's string of knockout victories, and that a knockout would have been the inevitable result. There's no one can stop me. In August 2013, Tyson teamed up with Acquinity Sports to form Iron Mike Productions, a boxing promotions company. LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 16: Heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson enters the ring before he faces Henry Tillman in a heavyweight fight June 16, 1990 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1989, together with Don King, University President Arthur E. Thomas awarded him the title of Honorary Doctor of Humanities at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Tyson's marriage to Givens was especially tumultuous, with allegations of violence, spousal abuse, and mental instability on Tyson's part. In his 58-fight career, Tyson won 50 of those matches, 44 of them by KO. [191][192], In November 2013, Tyson's Undisputed Truth was published, which appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. For his first bout, Tyson returned to the ring in 2006 for a four-round exhibition against journeyman heavyweight Corey Sanders in Youngstown, Ohio. There are no user comments for this listing. [6] He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, as well as the only heavyweight to unify them in succession. [45] This was the only knockout loss Holmes suffered in 75 professional bouts. 43August 19, 1995Age: 29Weight: 220 lbsResult: Won DQ/TKO 1 vs Peter McNeeleyAfter a 4 year hiatus from boxing, a 29 year old Mike Tyson comes back to the ring sporting new tattoos and looking the most shredded we've seen him. "[196], On May 12, 2020, Tyson posted a video on his Instagram of him training again. [161] In The Ring magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years, released in 2002, Tyson was ranked at number 72. However, Holyfield managed to beat Ricky Womack twice and qualify into the Olympic team, while Tyson did not make it, losing on points to Henry Tillman. [73] On March 26, 1992, Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation. 35June 27, 1988Age:21 Weight: 218¼Result: Won KO 1 vs Michael SpinksAt what would be the apex of his career, Tyson, now already the undisputed heavyweight champion, KO'd lineal champ Michael Spinks in 91 seconds to solidy his place in heavyweight history. [74] He was assigned to the Indiana Youth Center (now the Plainfield Correctional Facility) in April 1992,[75] and he was released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence. "[220] In 2013, Tyson stated "the more I look at churches and mosques, the more I see the devil". [213] Turner filed for divorce from Tyson in January 2002, claiming that he committed adultery during their five-year marriage, an act that "has neither been forgiven nor condoned. Mike Tyson comes out of his corner in 1990, aged 24 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. [116] He also fought Lou Savarese in June 2000 in Glasgow, winning in the first round; the fight lasted only 38 seconds. [44], Tyson had three fights in 1988. [21], The family lived in Bedford-Stuyvesant until their financial burdens necessitated a move to Brownsville when Tyson was 10 years old. [224][225][226], In early March 2015, Tyson appeared on the track "Iconic" on Madonna's album Rebel Heart. Incidentally, this 240 lb version of a 35 year old Mike looked more tone than the 220 lb version of mid-20s Tyson who faced  Bruno and Douglas. In another Memphis fight on February 22, 2003, Tyson beat fringe contender Clifford Etienne 49 seconds into round one. [177], Tyson has stayed in the limelight by promoting various websites and companies. [76], It has been widely reported that while in prison, he converted to Islam and adopted the Muslim name Malik Abdulaziz[77] (though some sources report the adoption of a different Islamic name, Malik Shabazz). ** The heaviest weight Mike entered the ring.Now in his mid 30s, Tyson enters the ring at the highest weight in his career. After losing his titles, things seemed to go downhill for the former champion. "I wasn't truly into it. Mike Tyson: Weight. Tyson is played by Michael Jai White. At 233 lbs, he's 19 lbs heavier than when he debuted 20 years prior. In March, Tyson then fought contender Tony Tubbs in Tokyo, Japan, fitting in an easy second-round TKO victory amid promotional and marketing work. [204][208] During their marriage, the couple lived in a mansion in Bernardsville, New Jersey.[209][210]. This match also ended in controversy. Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas, billed as Tyson is Back!, was a professional boxing match that occurred at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. And he, like the rest of us, wasn't immune to weight and physique shifts in long periods. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title On Knockout In Sixth". I'm talking about the handful of good boxers he fought throughout his career. According to an interview in Details, his first fight was with a bigger youth who had pulled the head off one of Tyson's pigeons. By today’s standards, Tyson would be an extremely short heavyweight with the average heavyweight boxer said to be 6ft 4.5 inches. Consequently, the bout was ruled a no contest. [27] Kevin Rooney also trained Tyson, and he was occasionally assisted by Teddy Atlas, although Atlas was dismissed by D'Amato when Tyson was 15. ConvictionFebruary 10, 1992Age: 25Weight: 245 lbs (estimated)Tyson was convicted on the rape charge on February 10, 1992 and was clearly and on the chunky side upon entry into what is now the Plainfield Correctional Facility. Nonetheless, Tyson landed a straight right hand in the fifth round that knocked out Botha. [46], On June 27, 1988, Tyson faced Michael Spinks. Tillman went on to win heavyweight gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. "I just don't have the desire to fight no more," Tyson said after the fight. Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. In July, after recording six more knockout victories, Tyson fought former world title challenger Marvis Frazier in Glens Falls, New York, on another ABC Sports broadcast. [102], As a subsequent fallout from the incident, US$3 million was immediately withheld from Tyson's $30-million purse by the Nevada state boxing commission (the most it could legally hold back at the time). After debuting a one-man show in Las Vegas, Tyson collaborated with film director Spike Lee and brought the show to Broadway in August 2012. [232][233], A joint Mainland China-Hong Kong-directed film on female friendship titled Girls 2: Girls vs Gangsters (Vietnamese: Girls 2: Những Cô Gái và Găng Tơ) that was shot earlier from July–August 2016 at several locations around Vietnam was released in March 2018, featuring Tyson as "Dragon". In 1990, Mike abandoned training and began to abuse alcohol. This was Tyson's fifth career defeat. He became an undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Tyson, who was in Las Vegas at the time of the incident, traveled back to Phoenix to be with her. Mike Tyson’s Meal Plan. [67], Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, Miss Black Rhode Island, in an Indianapolis hotel room. [185] No charges were filed. He was convicted of these charges in November 2007 and sentenced to 24 hours in jail. Sandomir, Richard (1995), "TV SPORTS; Who Must Tyson Face Next? There was a special electricity generated when he walked in the ring. As promising fighters, Tyson and Lewis had sparred at a training camp in a meeting arranged by Cus D'Amato in 1984. 3. There was more to accomplish.Still ripped, Tyson is 7 1/4 lbs heavier than was the case in his pro debut 1 1/2 years earlier.T. Tyson has taken acting roles in movies and television, most famously playing a fictionalized version of himself in the 2009 film The Hangover. [216] They have two children; daughter Milan and son Morocco. [No red meat] at all, no way! Born June 30, 1966, boxer Tyson reigned as the undisputed heavyweight world champion.In addition, he is widely known for his heavyweight champion … On May 25, 2009, Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was found by her seven-year-old brother Miguel unconscious and tangled in a cord, dangling from an exercise treadmill. In March 1992 Tyson was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 6 years in prison. [12] Sky Sports described him as "perhaps the most ferocious fighter to step into a professional ring". (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) [89], On November 9, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed "Finally". In 2020, Mike Tyson had lost 100 pounds of weight. Arguably the greatest upset win in the history of professional boxing. Mike Tyson is a retired boxer and a former WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion. Moreover, he had a killer instinct second to none and was controversial and colorful outside the ring. [8][9][10] After his release in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights, regaining the WBA and WBC titles in 1996 to join Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield and George Foreman as the only men in boxing history to have regained a heavyweight championship after losing it. After admonishing Ferguson several times to obey his commands to box, the referee finally stopped the fight near the middle of the sixth round. Alternative locations were discussed, but the fight ultimately failed to happen. 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[88], Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against Evander Holyfield, who was in the fourth fight of his own comeback. [204] A month later, Givens announced that she was seeking a divorce from the allegedly abusive Tyson. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. "[206] Tyson claimed that book was "filled with inaccuracies. At 5 feet 10 inches height and with a reach of 71 inches, Mike Tyson was known to weigh approximately 240 pounds in his career as a heavyweight. [187][188] In February 2013, Tyson took his one-man show Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth on a 36-city, three-month national tour. [156][158] At his peak, Tyson rarely took a step back and had never been knocked down or seriously challenged. [146], In July 2020, Mike Tyson announced the creation of Mike Tyson's Legends Only League. 28November 22, 1986 Age: 20Weight 221 1/4Result: Won TKO 2 vsTrevor BerbickAlready with 27 pro fights, a 20 year old Tyson dispatched Revor Berbick to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history; But Berbick owned only one of 3 recognized belts. Holyfield's victory was marred by allegations from Tyson's camp of Holyfield's frequent headbutts[92] during the bout. In this country nothing good is going to come of me. [41] On August 1 he took the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from Tony Tucker in a twelve-round unanimous decision 119–111, 118–113, and 116–112. His marriage to Robin Givens was heading for divorce,[50] and his future contract was being fought over by Don King and Bill Cayton. [28], As an amateur, Tyson won gold medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, defeating Joe Cortez in 1981 and beating Kelton Brown in 1982. Instead, a weighted average from the other panelists was assigned to their respective slots on their ballots. He has an elder brother named Rodney (born c. 1961) and had an elder sister named Denise, who died of a heart attack at age 24 in February 1990. Fight No. [93], Tyson and Holyfield fought again on June 28, 1997. Tyson also talked about religion and said that he is very grateful to be a Muslim and that he needs Allah. Prosecutors had requested a year-long jail sentence, but the judge praised Tyson for seeking help with his drug problems. [140] After the bout was poorly received by fans the remainder of the tour was cancelled. Shapiro, Michael. However, rising up during 1980 until 1990, he lost his title in the last 1990 after being so popular along a decade due to being sentenced over rape charges. He defeated Hector Mercedes via first-round TKO. In the animated series, Tyson voices a fictionalized version of himself, solving mysteries in the style of Scooby-Doo. My wife told me to get on a treadmill. [40] He beat Pinklon Thomas in May by TKO in the sixth round. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title In 7 Rounds". [202] He has been married three times, and has seven children, one deceased, with three women; in addition to his biological children, Tyson includes his second wife's oldest daughter as one of his own. Tyson failed to find a way past Douglas's quick jab that had a 12-inch (30 cm) reach advantage over his own. On February 5, 1999, Tyson was sentenced to a year's imprisonment, fined $5,000, and ordered to serve two years probation along with undergoing 200 hours of community service for assaulting two motorists after a traffic accident on August 31, 1998. Tyson, 54, will take on ex-four weight world champ Jones Jr in a highly-anticipated exhibition bout on November 28. However, Spinks did become the lineal champion by beating Holmes and many (including Ring magazine) considered him to have a legitimate claim to being the true heavyweight champion. Another fight, in October of that year, ended with a victory for Tyson over 1984 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tyrell Biggs by TKO in the seventh round. "[23], Throughout his childhood, Tyson lived in and around neighborhoods with a high rate of crime. In 1990, Mike Tyson loses for the first time when James “Buster” Douglas knocks him out and captures the heavyweight title in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Tyson went on to spend three years in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992, before returning to the ring in 1995. During this time Mike got divorced, changed trainers and promoters, and was starting to party a bit more. There's nothing like the fighting heart, and I don't have the fighting heart for that kind of work.". [84] TV Guide included the Tyson–McNeeley fight in their list of the 50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998. [149] On November 28, 2020, Mike Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. at the Staples Center in the first event produced under Legends Only League. Mike with Suge Kinght in 1990: Click Here Mike alongside Sugar Ray Leonard ... For a heavyweight back then that was a very respectable weight. To this day, James 'Buster' Douglas retains a place in folklore for his stunning heavyweight title defeat of Mike Tyson in the Tokyo Dome, Japan, on February 11 1990, now a full 30 years ago. Journalist Greta van Susteren criticized Tyson and The Daily Caller over the comments, which she described as "smut" and "violence against women".[186]. He faced Larry Holmes on January 22, 1988, and defeated the legendary former champion by KO in the fourth round. Childhood, Tyson bit him again, resulting in his disqualification, and I n't! 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