Mike Tyson

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson poses on the red carpet with his hands up in 2014
Former champion boxer Mike Tyson in 2014 | Alex Menendez/Getty Images

Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Mike Tyson's explosive career has seen him become the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987-90. As the first heavyweight fighter to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles, the now-55-year-old had a knockout-to-win percentage of 88%.

Tyson spent three years in prison on a rape conviction before being released on parole in 1995. His subsequent comeback fights helped him regain the heavyweight championship title. After two scandalous divorces, Tyson has been married to Kiki Spicer since 2009. The father of seven has been inducted into both the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

  • Height: 5'10”
  • Accomplishments: 50-6 record in professional boxing career, 44 KOs, two-time Sugar Ray Robinson Award-winner, entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011
  • Nicknames: Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, The Baddest Man on the Planet

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Mike Tyson Suffered 2 Devastating Losses Early in His Boxing Career

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Kiki Tyson and Mike Tyson attend Hennessy V.S.O.P. Presents Canelo vs. Bivol WBA World Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Mike Tyson Talks Mental Health, Recalls His ‘Double-Life' Days When He Couldn't Control Himself

Mike Tyson got serious on his podcast this week, bringing awareness to mental health.

Mike Thomas • 17 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson is seen arriving at "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
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Mike Tyson and His Therapist Let It All Out During Emotional Interview: ‘You're a Scared Little Boy Sometimes'

Mike Tyson got emotional on his podcast, saying he's so scared because he's so violent.

Mike Thomas • 14 Jul 2022
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Here's What 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self

Mike Tyson said his tough childhood helped make him a successful boxer.

Mike Thomas • 09 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson is seen on June 16, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
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Mike Tyson Reflects on Shocking Loss to Buster Douglas: ‘He Made Me Human'

Mike Tyson recently said his shocking loss to James “Buster” Douglas gave him a sense of relief.

Mike Thomas • 03 Jul 2022
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and his girlfriend Silvana Mojica look on in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.
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Dave Portnoy's Mid-Flight Text From Mike Tyson's Crew Was Quite Frightening

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he got a frightening text as he flew to meet Mike Tyson for an interview.

Mike Thomas • 02 Jul 2022
Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno fight for the WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles on February 25, 1989.
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Mike Tyson Gets Candid About His Toughest Opponent Ever

Mike Tyson didn't hesitate when recently asked about the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

Mike Thomas • 13 Jun 2022
Former professional boxer Mike Tyson attends Celebration of Smiles Event hosted by Dionne Warwick on her 81st birthday.
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Mike Tyson Admits He Does ‘Inventory’ on Himself Every Night, but He Doesn’t Want To Be Great

Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson does “inventory” on himself every night and has a new outlook on life.

Mike Thomas • 12 Jun 2022
Former professional wrestler Ric Flair on the field before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
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Ric Flair Details His 13 Days on Life Support to Mike Tyson

Former pro wrestler Ric Flair opens up with Mike Tyson about his 13 days on life support.

Mike Thomas • 08 May 2022
Mike Tyson celebrates after defeating James Tillis.
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Mike Tyson Explains How the ‘Tax Lady' Predicted He'd Fight Again

The tax lady knew Mike Tyson would get back into the boxing ring before he did.

Mike Thomas • 30 Apr 2022
Roy Jones Jr. (L) and Mike Tyson celebrate their split draw.
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Mike Tyson Says He'll Fight Jake Paul to Break the PPV Record: ‘Let's Do It, Jakey'

For the right price, Mike Tyson would get back into the boxing ring.

Mike Thomas • 29 Apr 2022