Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Boxer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S |
Latest News about Mike Tyson
09/03/2026
Mike Tyson, now 59, resumed training in the gym for his upcoming exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather Jr., scheduled for fall 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The fight, initially set for April 25, 2026, was postponed after Tyson suffered a broken hand during training camp, with promoters confirming the rescheduled date and location.
09/11/2025
Tyson announced his return to the stage with a new one-man show titled 'Return of the Mike,' kicking off on November 9, 2025, at Hard Rock Live in Rockford, Illinois. The four-city tour includes performances in Cincinnati, Hollywood (Florida), and Atlantic City, with a special taping on December 14 in Hollywood for broadcast on a major global streaming platform in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Michael Gerard Tyson |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" | ||||||
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| Weight | 109 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Bald | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Central State University, USA |
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| Degree | Doctorate in Humane Letters |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Pigeon-racing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Purcell Tyson |
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| Step Father | Jimmy Kirkpatrick |
| Mother | Lorna Smith |
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Career
| Professional Debut | 06/03/1985 |
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| Career Turning Point | When Tyson won the Gold Medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games |
Favourites
| Favourite Singer | Stevie Wonder |
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| Favourite Dessert | Sorbet |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mike Tyson changed his name to Malik Abdul Aziz after converting to Islam. | |
| 2. His upbringing was challenging with a difficult relationship with his biological father, Purcell Tyson, and the influence of his stepfather, Jimmy Kirkpatrick. | |
| 3. Trainer Cus D'Amato played a key role in developing Tyson's boxing skills. | |
| 4. Despite his success, Tyson encountered controversies like a rape conviction in 1991 and biting Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997. | |
| 5. Tyson has a keen interest in pigeon racing and tigers, particularly his Bengal Tigers, for which he has made substantial investments. | |
| 6. Tyson owned three white Bengal tigers purchased from the black market in the 1990s. He paid approximately $50,000 to $70,000 per tiger and spent tens of thousands more annually on their care. One of his tigers remained on his property for 16 years before he was forced to give it up after it injured someone, resulting in a $250,000 settlement. |