Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson:
“Iron” Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 30th,
1966. After his father abandoned him and his mother passed away, Tyson was adopted
by Cus D’Amato, a boxing manager and trainer. Tyson moved frequently around New
York and was a trouble child at a young age. In fact, Tyson was already arrested 38
times by the age of thirteen. Tyson was introduced to boxing by Bobby Stewart, a
former boxer and juvenile detention center counselor, in Johnstown, a town in Fulton
County.
Tyson went on to win a silver medal in the 1982 Junior Olympic Games, where he won
every fight by knockout. The 16-year-old also set a world record by knocking out an
opponent in a mere eight seconds.
His professional career began in March 1985 in Albany, where he beat Hector
Mercedes in a first round knockout. Tyson went on to win 26 of his first 28 fights by KO.
His first nationally televised fight was in Troy in February 1985, where he knocked out
Jesse Ferguson in six rounds.
Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion ever in November 1986 when, at
the age of 20, he captured the WBC heavyweight championship after knocking out
Trevor Berbick in two rounds. In March 1987, Tyson added the WBA heavyweight
championship to his résumé after defeating James Smith. Only five months later, Tyson
became the undisputed heavyweight champion after capturing the IBF heavyweight
championship from Tony Tucker in a twelve-round unanimous decision.
Tyson was the undisputed champion for three years, until his reign ended in Tokyo in a
classic bout with Buster Douglas. Tyson recovered from this defeat by beating a series
of up-and-coming opponents until he became the number one contender to the
undisputed champion, Evander Holyfield. The former champion’s chance to reclaim the
belts was put on hold after Tyson was convicted on rape charges and served three
years in prison.
Upon his release, Tyson took back WBC title after knocking out Frank Bruno in three
rounds and the WBA belt by knocking out Bruce Seldon in just one. Tyson finally faced
Evander Holyfield in 1996 and lost his belts in an eleventh-round technical knockout.
A year later, Tyson and Holyfield were set to fight once again for the heavyweight
championships. It quickly became one of the most controversial moments in sports
history when Tyson bit a piece of Holyfield’s ear off in the third round. Tyson’s boxing
license was subsequently and temporarily revoked.
Following the Holyfield fight, Tyson went on to guest star on many WWF programs until
he attempted to restart his boxing career. Tyson defeated Francois Botha in 1999
before spending nine months in prison for assault. Tyson returned to the boxing ring
soon after, winning five bouts before challenging Lennox Lewis for the undisputed
heavyweight championship in 2002. Lewis controlled most of the fight and beat Tyson in
eight rounds.
After the Lewis fight, Tyson continued to fight against minor opponents, but only won
once. He filed for bankruptcy in 2003. His boxing record is 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no
contests, with 44 wins by knockout.
MIKE TYSON is a larger-than-life legend both in and out of the ring. Tenacious, talented, and
thrilling to watch, Tyson embodies the grit and electrifying excitement of the sport. With
nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, it’s no
surprise that Tyson’s legacy is the stuff of legend. Tyson was one of the most feared boxers in
the ring -- and one look at his resume proves he is one of boxing’s greats. Aside from having
been the undisputed heavyweight champion, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to
win the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation
world heavyweight titles. He was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF
titles simultaneously. In 2011, Tyson was also inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. Tyson’s
enduring mass appeal owes not only to his incomparable athleticism, but to his huge personality
and unrivaled showmanship. And his ability to work a crowd extends far beyond the ring --
Tyson’s career in entertainment spans blockbuster movies (“The Hangover” and “The Hangover
2”), television (Animal Planet’s “Taking on Tyson”), and his own clothing company (shirts are
available on his website). Tyson is also the CEO of his own production company, Tyrannic
Productions, and currently has several film projects in development.
Major Accomplishments:
Junior Olympic Games Champion Heavyweight 1982,
National Golden Gloves Champion Heavyweight 1984, Undisputed Heavyweight
champion (held all three major championship belts; WBA, IBF, and WBC) — August 1,
1987 – February 11, 1990, WBC Heavyweight Champion — November 22, 1986 –
February 11, 1990, March 16, 1996 – 1997 (Vacated), WBA Heavyweight Champion —
March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990, September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996, IBF
Heavyweight Champion — August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990 and Ring Magazine
Fight of the Year — 1986 and 1988.
“Iron” Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 30th,
1966. After his father abandoned him and his mother passed away, Tyson was adopted
by Cus D’Amato, a boxing manager and trainer. Tyson moved frequently around New
York and was a trouble child at a young age. In fact, Tyson was already arrested 38
times by the age of thirteen. Tyson was introduced to boxing by Bobby Stewart, a
former boxer and juvenile detention center counselor, in Johnstown, a town in Fulton
County.
Tyson went on to win a silver medal in the 1982 Junior Olympic Games, where he won
every fight by knockout. The 16-year-old also set a world record by knocking out an
opponent in a mere eight seconds.
His professional career began in March 1985 in Albany, where he beat Hector
Mercedes in a first round knockout. Tyson went on to win 26 of his first 28 fights by KO.
His first nationally televised fight was in Troy in February 1985, where he knocked out
Jesse Ferguson in six rounds.
Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion ever in November 1986 when, at
the age of 20, he captured the WBC heavyweight championship after knocking out
Trevor Berbick in two rounds. In March 1987, Tyson added the WBA heavyweight
championship to his résumé after defeating James Smith. Only five months later, Tyson
became the undisputed heavyweight champion after capturing the IBF heavyweight
championship from Tony Tucker in a twelve-round unanimous decision.
Tyson was the undisputed champion for three years, until his reign ended in Tokyo in a
classic bout with Buster Douglas. Tyson recovered from this defeat by beating a series
of up-and-coming opponents until he became the number one contender to the
undisputed champion, Evander Holyfield. The former champion’s chance to reclaim the
belts was put on hold after Tyson was convicted on rape charges and served three
years in prison.
Upon his release, Tyson took back WBC title after knocking out Frank Bruno in three
rounds and the WBA belt by knocking out Bruce Seldon in just one. Tyson finally faced
Evander Holyfield in 1996 and lost his belts in an eleventh-round technical knockout.
A year later, Tyson and Holyfield were set to fight once again for the heavyweight
championships. It quickly became one of the most controversial moments in sports
history when Tyson bit a piece of Holyfield’s ear off in the third round. Tyson’s boxing
license was subsequently and temporarily revoked.
Following the Holyfield fight, Tyson went on to guest star on many WWF programs until
he attempted to restart his boxing career. Tyson defeated Francois Botha in 1999
before spending nine months in prison for assault. Tyson returned to the boxing ring
soon after, winning five bouts before challenging Lennox Lewis for the undisputed
heavyweight championship in 2002. Lewis controlled most of the fight and beat Tyson in
eight rounds.
After the Lewis fight, Tyson continued to fight against minor opponents, but only won
once. He filed for bankruptcy in 2003. His boxing record is 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no
contests, with 44 wins by knockout.
MIKE TYSON is a larger-than-life legend both in and out of the ring. Tenacious, talented, and
thrilling to watch, Tyson embodies the grit and electrifying excitement of the sport. With
nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, it’s no
surprise that Tyson’s legacy is the stuff of legend. Tyson was one of the most feared boxers in
the ring -- and one look at his resume proves he is one of boxing’s greats. Aside from having
been the undisputed heavyweight champion, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to
win the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation
world heavyweight titles. He was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF
titles simultaneously. In 2011, Tyson was also inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. Tyson’s
enduring mass appeal owes not only to his incomparable athleticism, but to his huge personality
and unrivaled showmanship. And his ability to work a crowd extends far beyond the ring --
Tyson’s career in entertainment spans blockbuster movies (“The Hangover” and “The Hangover
2”), television (Animal Planet’s “Taking on Tyson”), and his own clothing company (shirts are
available on his website). Tyson is also the CEO of his own production company, Tyrannic
Productions, and currently has several film projects in development.
Major Accomplishments:
Junior Olympic Games Champion Heavyweight 1982,
National Golden Gloves Champion Heavyweight 1984, Undisputed Heavyweight
champion (held all three major championship belts; WBA, IBF, and WBC) — August 1,
1987 – February 11, 1990, WBC Heavyweight Champion — November 22, 1986 –
February 11, 1990, March 16, 1996 – 1997 (Vacated), WBA Heavyweight Champion —
March 7, 1987 – February 11, 1990, September 7, 1996 – November 9, 1996, IBF
Heavyweight Champion — August 1, 1987 – February 11, 1990 and Ring Magazine
Fight of the Year — 1986 and 1988.
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