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
05/09/2025
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. agreed to an exhibition bout planned for 2026, with promoters announcing the matchup but initially leaving the exact venue and date unspecified. The fight was framed as a major crossover event between two of boxing's biggest names and was later reported as tentatively set for April 25, 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
29/04/2025
Tyson returned to the boxing spotlight as a guest analyst for a major Times Square card in New York City. He said he was excited to take part, marking his first notable appearance in the sport after his loss to Jake Paul in November 2024.
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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. |