Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Most of Tyson's losses came late in his career. On September 24, 2007, Tyson pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and driving under the influence. Tyson's opponent in a February bout, journeyman Jesse Ferguson,was originally disqualifiedfor holding and clinching Tyson to avoid further punishmentgiving Tyson the win. Eric B. Originally a DQ win for Tyson, later ruled a TKO. When it was time to choose the opponent for Tysons first title fight, the perfect plan was for him to fight the least of the reigning champs and then unify the title by taking on the bigger challenges as he advanced. [117], During his time away from boxing in 1998, Tyson made a guest appearance at WrestleMania XIV as an enforcer for the main event match between Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin. [211] He has been married three times, and has seven children, one deceased, with three women; in addition to his biological children, Tyson includes his second wife's oldest daughter as one of his own. Mike Tyson was well known for moving faster and striking harder than his sparring opponents, giving him an advantage even though his stature was a lot smaller than most of the boxing competitors, standing at only 5'11" tall. Mike Tyson says Jose Ribalta was the strongest opponent he ever faced Tyson and Ribalta met at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City on August 17, 1986. After his rise to the top of the boxing world, Mike Tyson became a tragic figure. [185] In the past Tyson had shunned endorsements, accusing other athletes of putting on a false front to obtain them. Despite his stature, Baby Jake ended his career with four world championships. Mike Tyson (Born 30th Jun 1966) is an active professional boxer from United States with a record of 50 Wins, 6 Losses, 0 Draws. Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. Even though Tyson frequently battled larger heavyweights that were much taller than six feet, Tyson himself is only 5-foot-10 and has a reach of 71 inches, according to Dimensions.com. Botha was ahead on points on all scorecards and was confident enough to mock Tyson as the fight continued. In January 2017, Tyson launched his YouTube channel with Shots Studios, a comedy video and comedy music production company with young digital stars like Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso. He was counted out by referee Octavio Meyran. ", "Greta Van Susteren: Tucker Carlson's a 'pig' for Palin story", "Mike Tyson:Undisputed Truth:Theater Review", "Official Site for Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth on Broadway", "Surprised by Russia: Why did Tyson think the country 'too perfect' for him and his demons? 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Select pay-per-view boxing buy rates at American closed-circuit theatre television venues: The Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, in 1989 awarded Tyson an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters: "Mike demonstrates that hard work, determination and perseverance can enable one to overcome any obstacles. "[29], Throughout his childhood, Tyson lived in and around neighborhoods with a high rate of crime. I'm from their cloth. Tyson needed one thing by 1988opponents. Referee Joe Cortez stopped Tyson's fight against Kevin McBride when Tyson didn't come out for the seventhround. Only six opponents saw the final bell against him and he was involved in some of the most bizarre incidents the ring has ever seen. [94], Tyson regained one belt by easily winning the WBC title against Frank Bruno in March 1996. In the interview with DeGeneres, Tyson discussed some of the ways he had improved his life in the past two years, including sober living and a vegan diet. [88] Due to his conviction, Tyson is required to register as a Tier II sex offender under federal law. [144], In 2000 Tyson fired everyone working for him and enlisted new accountants, who prepared a statement showing he started the year $3.3million in debt but earned $65.7million. A member of various street gangs at an early age, Tyson was sent to reform school in upstate New York in 1978. [219][220], Tyson's second marriage was to Monica Turner from April 19, 1997, to January 14, 2003. From vicious uppercuts, body shots to left cross hooks, 'Iron' Mike relied on one perfect punch to put his opponents to sleep for several years. [162] A 1998 ranking of "The Greatest Heavyweights of All-Time" by The Ring magazine placed Tyson at number 14 on the list. To his opponents, he was a terrifying hurricane enveloping them and unleashing pain. [251], In March 2021, it was announced that Jamie Foxx will star in, and also executive produce the official scripted series Tyson. [224], On May 25, 2009, Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was found by her seven-year-old brother Miguel unconscious and tangled in a cord, dangling from an exercise treadmill. This gave Tyson the uncanny ability to level his opponents in only one round, and earned him the nickname "Iron Mike." . 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[30] Tyson was repeatedly caught committing petty crimes and fighting those who ridiculed his high-pitched voice and lisp. [238][239][240], In early March 2015, Tyson appeared on the track "Iconic" on Madonna's album Rebel Heart. Kirkpatrick frequented pool halls, gambled and hung out on the streets. Berger, Phil (1988), "Tyson Keeps Title With 3 Knockdowns in Fourth". Why its here: It may seem unfair to list a defeat as the most memorable of all Tysons fights, but such was the magnitude of this upset. Tillman had frustrated Tyson in the Olympic Trials, and Mike fared no better in the U.S. Olympic Box-Offs. [74] A fight between Tyson and Holyfield for the undisputed championship was scheduled for November 8, 1991, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, but Tyson pulled out after sustaining a rib cartilage injury during training. 4) Leaping Left Hook. Muhammad Ali's style was the exact style that gave Mike Tyson major trouble. [120] Critics noticed Tyson stopped using the bob and weave defense altogether following this return. [194][195] In February 2013, Tyson took his one-man show Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth on a 36-city, three-month national tour. [129] Tyson fought only once in 2001, beating Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen by TKO in the seventh round. Little Mac is a 17-year-old boxer from the Bronx, New York and the main protagonist of the series. Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title In 7 Rounds". [116] As most state athletic commissions honor sanctions imposed by other states, this effectively made Tyson unable to box in the United States. [59][60] In 1989, Tyson had only two fights amid personal turmoil. At the time, the media reported that he had approximately $23million in debt. In a surprising turn of events, Holyfield, who was given virtually no chance to win by numerous commentators,[99] defeated Tyson by TKO when referee Mitch Halpern stopped the bout in round eleven. His win streak attracted media attention and Tyson was billed as the next great heavyweight champion. Ruddock was seen as the most dangerous heavyweight around and was thought of as one of the hardest punching heavyweights. [86] However, Tyson has stated that he converted to Islam before entering prison, but made no efforts to correct the misinformation in the media. Twice. The ruling was "adjusted" to a win by technical knockout (TKO) after Tyson's corner protested that a DQ win would end Tyson's string of knockout victories, and that a knockout would have been the inevitable result. Thats because Spinks held The Ring magazine title, which recognized the linear champion rather than the whims of any sanctioning body. On February 5, 1999, Tyson was sentenced to a year's imprisonment, fined $5,000, and ordered to serve two years probation along with undergoing 200 hours of community service for assaulting two motorists after a traffic accident on August 31, 1998. These comments were reprinted on The Daily Caller website. "[133] On January 22, 2002, the two boxers and their entourages were involved in a brawl at a New York press conference to publicize the planned event. From 48 seconds knockout to 91 seconds knockout, generations to come will talk about Mike Tyson's glory days. [72], Tyson, who was the number one contender, faced number two contender Donovan "Razor" Ruddock on March 18, 1991, in Las Vegas. BEST DEFENSE. Henry Tillman . Interestingly, Tyson's height may have played a role in his boxing . Mike Tyson had 58 fights in his professional boxing career. [48] On August 1 he took the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from Tony Tucker in a twelve-round unanimous decision 119111, 118113, and 116112. Did Frazier move enough? Mike Tyson V Eddie Richardson full fight + extra footage High Quality. Buy my Peek A Boo Fundamental's Course Here https://www.loganbrownboxing.com/peekaboofundamentalsMike Tyson's jab technique's will teach any short guy h. [143], On June 11, 2005, Tyson stunned the boxing world by quitting before the start of the seventh round in a close bout against journeyman Kevin McBride. Stewart considered Tyson to be an outstanding fighter and trained him for a few months before introducing him to Cus D'Amato. [121] Promoting the fight on Secaucus, New Jersey television station WWOR-TV, Tyson launched into an expletive-laden tirade that forced sports anchor Russ Salzberg to cut the interview short. Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles; Retained WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. [147] Tyson, without headgear at 5ft 10.5in and 216 pounds, was in quality shape, but far from his prime against Sanders, at 6ft 6in[148] who wore headgear. Tyson defended his title against James Smith on March 7, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tyson reached his peak during the 1980s. I had seen Tyson fight on television as an amateur and a few of his pro bouts, and Id interviewed him by phone and written about his budding career. It starts with seniors Tyson Walker and Joey Hauser continuing to surge late in what could be their final collegiate seasons. In 1988, Tyson became the lineal heavyweight champion after knocking out Michael Spinks in a 91-second bout. [98], On November 9, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed "Finally". Berger, Phil (1987), "Tyson Retains Title On Knockout In Sixth". Instead, a weighted average from the other panelists was assigned to their respective slots on their ballots. Further testimony came from the emergency room physician who examined Washington more than 24 hours after the incident and confirmed that Washington's physical condition was consistent with rape. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ears, one bite notoriously being strong enough to remove a portion of his right ear. [42] Tyson also possessed notable defensive abilities, holding his hands high in the peek-a-boo style taught by his mentor Cus D'Amato[43][44] to slip under and weave around his opponent's punches while timing his own. His mistake was stepping into the ring. [97], Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against Evander Holyfield, who was in the fourth fight of his own comeback. He dominated the second half of the decade like few boxers before him. Tyson KO 1 (0:52) May 23, 1985 . The Spartans entered Sunday's slate 7-9 against Quad 1 opponents . [75], Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, in an Indianapolis hotel room. Some sources say he is 5 feet 10 inches tall, while others claim he is closer to 6 feet tall. "[33], This article is about the American boxer and media personality. Ad Muhammad Ali was paving the way in boxing, and Mike Tyson was still a kid dealing with criminal life on New York's roads. I'm not going to be depressed", explained Tyson about the reasons for his "comeback". As a comparison, Tyson is only 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) tall. I'm not talking about some of those B-level fighters he took a belt from. He polished off an easy opponent in Tony Tubbs, just another mid-level . [131] Tyson sought to fight Lewis in Nevada for a more lucrative box-office venue, but the Nevada Boxing Commission refused him a license to box as he was facing possible sexual assault charges at the time. He lost three of his final four fights before calling it quits after a . He carried in an excellent defensive plan that thwarted Tysons aggression. Mixed martial arts coach Rafael Cordeiro was selected to be Tyson's trainer and cornerman. Holyfield had retired in 1994 following the loss of his championship to Michael Moorer. A character named Mike, who was also a 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) tall, extremely well-built African-American boxer . Ferguson was selected to fight Tyson in the latters build toward his first title shot. Marvis Frazier. Mike Tyson, in full Michael Gerald Tyson, byname Iron Mike, (born June 30, 1966, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. In this country nothing good is going to come of me. In fact, during an appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, Tyson poked a hole in the theory that shorter boxers are always at a disadvantage against taller opponents. 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