Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American boxer. Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion and remains the youngest ever, to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles. He won the WBC title at just 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old, after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. Throughout his career, Tyson became well-known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring.
He was the first ever heavyweight champion to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles simultaneously. Tyson is still considered, in his prime, to be amongst the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
Nicknamed "Kid Dynamite"[4] and "Iron Mike",[2] Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 in the first round. He unified the belts in the splintered heavyweight division in the late 1980s to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round. Tyson lost his titles to 42-to-1 underdog Buster Douglas on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan, by KO in round 10.
In 1992, Tyson was convicted of sexually assaulting Desiree Washington, for which he served three years in prison. After being released from prison in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. He regained a portion of the heavyweight title, before losing it to Evander Holyfield in a 1996 fight by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended in shocking fashion as Tyson was disqualified for biting off part of Holyfield's ear. He fought for a championship again at 35, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis in 2002. Tyson retired from competitive boxing in 2006 after two consecutive knockout losses to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride.
Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite receiving over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career.
He is ranked #16 on Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time
Real name Michael Gerard Tyson Nickname(s) Iron Mike[1]The Baddest Man on the Planet[2]
The Baby Bull[citation needed]
Kid Dynamite Rated at Heavyweight Height 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)[3] Nationality American Birth date June 30, 1966 (age 43) Birth place Brooklyn, New York Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 58 Wins 50 Wins by KO 44 Losses 6 Draws 0 No contests 2
