Mike Tyson Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Mike Tyson (Kid Dynamite, Iron Mike, Michael Gerard Tyson)

Last Updated: 26 Jun, 2023 | Views: 877

Age: 58

Profession: Boxer

Other Profession(s): Film Producer

Famous For: The Youngest Heavyweight Champion In History.

Higher Education: Doctorate in Humane Letters

Mike Tyson Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

30 Jun, 1966 (58 Years 06 Months 17 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

New York

Birth District

New York City

Birth Sign

Cancer

Religion

Islam

Nationalities

American

Mike Tyson Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Michael Gerard Tyson is a retired professional boxer from the United States who fought from 1985 until 2005. In the history of boxing, Tyson ranks among the best heavyweights. Tyson was given the nicknames "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career before becoming known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet" subsequently. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 and 1990. Twelve of Tyson's first 19 knockout victories occurred in the first round of fights. Tyson holds the record for having won a heavyweight title the earliest of any boxer, doing so at the age of 20 years, four months, and 22 days.

Career:

In 1985: Tyson debuted as a professional boxer in Albany, New York, when he was 18 years old.

In 1986: He fought journeyman heavyweight Jesse Ferguson in Troy, New York, in his first nationally televised fight. It was carried by ABC Sports.

In 1987: He defended his title in Las Vegas, Nevada, against James Smith.

In 1999: Tyson made a comeback to the ring to face Francois Botha of South Africa.

In 2020: The Mike Tyson Legends Only League has been announced by Mike Tyson.

Achievements and Awards:

In 1985: He was announced Ring magazine Prospect of the Year.

In 2011: Tyson received enshrinement in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

In 2021: He became Faction of the Year.

Unknown Facts:

Muhammad Ali visited Tyson's lockup during his youth while he was imprisoned. He encouraged Tyson to pursue a career in boxing and gave him direction on how to accomplish his dream.

He has three Royal Bengal Tigers that he spends $4000 a month on, demonstrating his unique pet preferences.