Michael Gerard Tyson

nickname

Mike Tyson, Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, the baddest man on the planet

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States

nationality

training

He attended school but dropped out of high school as a junior.

In 1989 he was honored with a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University .

occupation

Former professional boxer

family

• Vater – Purcell Tyson
• Mutter – Lorna Mae (Smith) Tyson
• Siblings – Rodney (older brother), Denise (older sister), Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick (older half-brother)

Mike’s biological father is Purcell Tyson. But Mike has always considered Jimmy Kirkpatrick to be his real father.

Manager

ICM-Partner

To build

Bodybuilder

Reach

71 inches or 180 cm

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

109 kg or 240 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

mike tyson

• Kenya Moore – Mike is said to have dated TV personality Kenya Moore in the past.
• Naomi Campbell (1987) – English model, actress, and singer Naomi Campbell and Mike dated briefly in 1987. At the time, Mike admired her body and unscrupulous attitude.
• Robin Givens (1987-1989) – Actress Robin Givens and MikeThey married on February 7, 1988. However, this marriage lasted only a year and they broke up on February 14, 1989. She wasn’t happy with Tyson at all as he was abusive and torturing her. They lived in a mansion in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
• Suzette Charles (1989) – Singer, actress, and entertainer Suzette Charles and Mike dated briefly in 1989.
• Tabitha Stevens (1991) – In 1991, actress Tabitha Stevens and Mike Tyson had a falling out.
• Coco Johnsen (1996) – The model and former Playboy Cyber ​​Girl, Coco Johnsen and Mike dated for some time in 1996.
• Monica Turner (1997-2003) – On April 19, 1997, Mike married Monica Turner, who had worked as a pediatric assistant at Georgetown University Medical Center. They were married for about 5 years and quit in January 2002. She then filed for divorce, which was finalized on January 14, 2003. Through this marriage, Mike has two children, son Amir (born 1997) and daughter Rayna (born 1996).
• Luz Whitney (2000-2004) – Dominican actress Luz Whitney and Mike were involved in a four-year relationship from 2000 to 2004.
• Lauren Woodland (2002) – In 2002, Mike had an affair with actress and attorney Lauren Woodland. She is 11 years younger than him.
• Kola Boof (2006) – Egyptian-Sudanese-American novelist Kola Boof had an encounter with Mike in 2006. He helped Kola’s son attend a private school, and that’s how a little relationship started between them.
• Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (2006-2009) – British glamor model, fashion designer and TV personality Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace dated Mike on and off from 2006 to 2009. She is 12 years younger than him.
• Lakiha Spicer (2009-Present) – On June 6, 2009, Mike married his third time to his longtime girlfriend, Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, at the La Bella Wedding Chapel. The couple have two children, daughter Milan and son Morocco.

He also has two other children, daughter Exodus and son Miguel from another relationship. However, on May 26, 2009, he lost his daughter Exodus to injuries sustained from a treadmill machine.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Iconic tattoo on the face
• Lispeln
• Wild behavior on and off the ring
• High pitched voice

measurements

Mike Tyson’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 132 cm or 52 inches
• Arms/biceps – 47 cm (18.5 in)
• Waist – 91.5 cm (36 inches)

shoe size

15 (US) (via Us Magazine)

brand promotion

In 1988 he appeared in a Diet Pepsi commercial with Robin Givens.

Other commercial appearances include the Home Box Office network (1990), Kodak (pictures and voice-over) (1986), Michael & Sons Services (2016), etc.

Religion

Islam

Known for

To be a world heavyweight boxing champion.

First professional boxing match

Mike made his professional boxing debut on March 6, 1985 in a match against Hector Mercedes at the Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, USA

Mike won the match 1-0 in the form of a technical knockout (TKO) in 1:47 minutes.

fighting style

Wild and intimidating boxing style

first movie

In 1999, Mike played Mike Tyson in the crime film Black and White .

First TV show

In 1987, Mike was seen in family comedies Webster where he landed the role of Mike Tyson in just one episode titled “The KO Kind.”

Personal trainer

He has tried vegan diets for 4 years in the past and has shown his interest in yoga.

Mike enjoys grilled artichokes and eats a pound of blueberries a day.

Mike has published his boxing training program for Men’s Fitness.

Mike Tyson favorite things

• Singer – Stevie Wonder
• All time favorite dessert – sorbet

Mike Tyson Facts

1. Mike was the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
2. At the age of 20 years, 4 months and 22 days, Mike became the youngest boxer to win WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.
3. Mike actually won his first 19 professional boxing matches by KO.
4. From 1992 to 1995, Mike was jailed for raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington.
5. Mike has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
6. Mike retired from boxing in 2006. During his career he fought a total of 58 fights and won 50 of them.
7. When he was active in boxing, he was dubbed “the scariest boxer ever” by Sky Sports.
8. In December 2015, his wax figure was added to the Madame Tussauds Museum in Las Vegas.
9. In 2015 he endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy.
10. He lost his father in 1992 and his mother a few years later. At 16 he became an orphan. As a result, boxing manager and trainer Cus D’Amato served as his guardian.
11. By the age of 13, he had been arrested 38 times. He started committing petty crimes from a young age as he spent his childhood in crime neighborhoods.
12. Mike is on friendly terms with his brother who is a doctor’s assistant.
13. Tyson has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the past.
14. Tyson enjoys reading about ancient history, particularly the Hellenistic period.
15. He has two left feet.
16. After leaving boxing, he thought about becoming a missionary.
17. He gets emotional watching The Notebook (2004).
18. According to Mike himself, he doesn’t dream.
19. He secretly wanted to be a singer like Teddy Pendergrass.
20. Mike always prefers tea over coffee. He has also never tasted coffee in his life.
21. He had a white tiger named Kenya and even a lion named Omar.
22. To recruit fighters, he runs Iron Mike Productions company.
23. Visit Mike’s official website at miketysonlive.com.
24. Connect with Mike on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and iTunes.