Mike Tyson Wiki, Age, Career, Family And More

Introduction:

Mike Tyson is known worldwide for his tremendous boxing. Who has won the title of being the youngest world heavyweight champion in his career. Apart from boxing, Tyson also worked in acting. He was recently seen in the Indian film Liger, released in cinemas on 25 August 2022. In this article, we will know about Mike Tyson wiki, age, career, family, and more.

Mike Tyson Biography:

• Name: Mike Tyson

• Full Name: Michael Gerard “Mike” Tyson

• Nick Name: 'Iron Mike', 'Kid Dynamite' and 'The Baddest Man on the Planet'

• Date of Birth: 30 June 1966 

• Birth Place:  United States, New York, Brooklyn, Fort Greene  

• Age (in 2022): 55 Years

• Education: Doctorate in Humanitarian Letters

• Collage Name: Central State University, USA

• Hometown:  Brooklyn, New York City

• Religion: Islam

• Martial Status: Married

• Controversy:  Recently Mike Tyson airplane incident happened on Wednesday when 55-year-old Tyson was flying from San Francisco to Florida. One of his fans got so naughty that he was trying, again and again, to talk to him. 'Iron Mike' initially dealt with this passenger and his friend in a friendly manner. But when this passenger started provoking Mike Tyson continuously, then he lost his cool and thrashed this person fiercely.

Mike Tyson was born 30 June 1966 in the United States, New York, Brooklyn Fort Greene. By the way, everyone knows Mike Tyson today. Mike Tyson is a well-known name in boxing. Everyone knows him as the world famous boxer all over the world but once before Mike was very poor, he spent his childhood in extreme poverty.

Tyson was born in Fort Greene, Brooklyn where he lived with his mother. Mike's father had left him and his mother. Tyson's mother is Lorna. And Tyson's biological father is Purcell Tyson, but the man Mike knew by his father's name is Jimmy Kirkpatrick.

Mike Tyson left his high school in the middle. Tyson was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humanitarian Letters from Central State University in 1989. Mike Tyson had a difficult childhood when Tyson was 16 years old his mother died and Tyson was all alone.

Mike was a very badass and mischievous child in his childhood. Due to poverty and living in criminal areas, Mike was caught committing petty crimes. Due to this Mike was arrested 38 times till the age of 13. An ex-boxer named Bobby Steward saw the ability to become a good boxer in Mike, he also trained Mike for boxing.

Mike Tyson was then introduced to "Cus" D'Amato, an American boxer trainer and manager who has trained boxers such as Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres. After the death of Mike's mother, Cass Dimado took care of him and trained him to box.

Mike Tyson Career:

Mike Tyson participated in several competitions from 1985 to 2005 and won many titles with his boxing talent such as 'Iron Mike', 'Kid Dynamite' and 'The Baddest Man on the Planet'.

Mike Tyson won two gold medals in his first Junior Olympics in 1981 and 1982, he also holds the record for the fastest knockout in the Junior Olympics. In which Mike knocked out his opponent in just 8 seconds. After which Mike came to be called Kid Dynamite and Iron Mike.

Mike Tyson entered professional boxing at the age of just 18. Where Mike got a great win in almost all the matches one after the other. Mike Tyson won his first 19 matches by knockout.

In November 1986, Mike Tyson played his first title match against Trevor Berbick, in which Mike won by knockout. After which he won the title of Youngest Heavyweight Champion in the world at the age of 20.

A rape case was filed against Mike Tyson in 1992, in which he was found guilty. Because of this Mike Tyson was sentenced to 6 years in prison. Mike converted his religion in prison and converted to Islam, after which Mike Tyson's name was changed to 'Malik Abdul Aziz'. After which, Tyson's sentence was reduced and in view of his good conduct in jail, he was released within 3 years.

 Mike Tyson was recently seen in the Indian film Liger, released in cinemas on 25 August 2022. It is the first Indian movie in which Tyson was seen and Liger movie is the debut movie of Mike Tyson in Indian Cinema.

Mike Tyson Personal Life:

Talking about Mike Tyson's personal life, Mike Tyson has been married three times. In which his first wife is actress Robin Givens. who married after accusing Tyson of violence, husband-wife abuse, and mental instability and ended the marriage in 1989.

Mike Tyson's second wife was Monica Turner, who worked as a pediatrician at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington. They filed for divorce in January 2002, claiming that Tyson adopted Adultery during the five years of their marriage.

Tyson's third wife is Lakiha Spicer. Spicer was a resident of nearby suburban Henderson, NV. Spicer is the mother of Tyson's daughter, Milan.

Mike Tyson Family:

Talking about Mike Tyson family, he has two half-siblings named Rodney and Denise, Tyson's sister died at the age of 24 due to a heart attack.

 Tyson's biological father's name is Purcell Tyson, but the man Tyson knew by his father's name is Jimmy Kirkpatrick. Mike Tyson's mother's name is Lorna when Mike was 16 years old. Then his mother died.

Tyson has been married three times his first wife is actress Robin Givens Tyson's second wife is Monica Turner and his third wife is Lakiha Spicer. Tyson also has seven children. Mike Tyson Children are Miguel Leon Tyson, Rayna Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Amir Tyson, Milan Tyson, and Morocco Tyson.

• Father - Purcell Tyson 

• Steph Father - Jimmy Kirkpatrick

• Mother - Lorna Smith

• Steph Brother - Rodney Tyson

• Steph Sister - Dency Tyson

• Wife - Robin Givens, Monica Turner,  Lakiha Spicer

• Children - Miguel Leon Tyson, Rayna Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Amir Tyson, Milan Tyson, and Morocco Tyson.

Mike Tyson body measurement:

• Height - 5 feet 10 inches

• Weight - 109 kg

• Chest - 52 Inches

• Waist - 36 Inches

• Biceps - 18.5 Inches

Mike Tyson Movies:

Apart from boxing, Mike Tyson has also acted in films. People liked Mike's acting very much. Some of Mike Tyson's movies became very popular whose names are as follows.

• Fallen Champ

• The Hangover

• One Night Of Vegas

• The Man Inside

• The Cookout 2

• Black And White

Mike Tyson Net Worth and Earning Source:

• Net Worth - $10 Million in INR79,45,45,000

• In 1987 Mike Tyson signed an 8-fight contract with HBO for $27 million which went against Alex Stewart

• Mike Tyson made $430 million in fighting and advertising during his time

Mike Tyson Car Collection:

• Cadillac Eldorado - $31,286

• Rolls-Royce Silver Spur - $150,000

• Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL - $30,000

• Ferrari 456-GT Spyder - $232,170

• Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster - $245,597

Mike Tyson Awards:

• Ring Magazine Prospect of the Year - 1985

• Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year - 1986, 1988

• Sugar Ray Robinson Award Winner - 1987, 1989

• BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality - 1998

Some Asked Questions About Mike Tyson:

How old is Mike Tyson? 

In the year 2022, Mike Tyson is 55 years old

How Tall is Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson is 5 feet 10 inches tall 

How much is Mike Tyson worth?

 Mike Tyson worth is approximately $10 Million

Why did  Mike Tyson go to jail?

A rape case was filed against Mike Tyson in 1992, in which he was found guilty. Because of this Mike Tyson was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

How did  Mike Tyson lose his daughter?

Tyson's 4-year-old daughter Exodus died in 2009. She was at her mother's home in Phoenix, Arizona where she was playing on a treadmill, she accidentally hanged herself from a treadmill cord, which resulted in her death.