Is Mike Tyson Still Alive or Dead?

Is Mike Tyson Still Alive or Dead?

Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer. He is nicknamed “Iron Mike” and he is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all. Tyson also holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. Mike Tyson Background Michael Gerard Tyson was born on June 30,1966 in Brooklyn to a catholic family….

Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer. He is nicknamed “Iron Mike” and he is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all. Tyson also holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title.

Mike Tyson Background

Michael Gerard Tyson was born on June 30,1966 in Brooklyn to a catholic family. Mike learnt how to fight on the street because he was bullied for his high pitch voice. Tyson ended up in Tryon School for Boys, his boxing ability was discovered there by Bobby Stewart.

Mike Tyson Career

Tyson started his professional career at the age of 18, defeating Hector Mercedes. Mike fought frequently and defeated 26 of his opponents by Knockout.

Tyson was the undisputed champion winning WBC heavyweight championship, WBA title and IBF title.

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Fig 1. Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson Controversy

Mike’s personal life was a mess, he was heading for a divorce, he fired his longtime trainer and lost his title in a knockout to Buster Douglas. July 1991, Tyson was arrested for raping an 18-year-old model.

He was sentenced to six years in prison but he served three years and was released in 1995.

Is Mike Tyson Still Alive or Dead?

Mike Tyson is alive and healthy. He was in the news April 2022 for punching a fan on a JetBlue flight. Tyson is 56 years old and still very much active.

 

 

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