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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mike_TysonMike Tyson - Wikipedia

    Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005, and is scheduled to compete once again in 2024.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Mike-TysonMike Tyson | Biography, Record, & Facts | Britannica

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    This article is about the life of American boxer Mike Tyson. It covers his background, boxing career, personal and professional exploits, legal problems and retirement.

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    Michael Gerald Tyson, also known as Iron Mike, was an American boxer who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20. He was trained by Bobby Stewart and Cus D'Amato.

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    A member of street gangs at a young age, he was sent to reform school where he discovered his boxing potential. He compiled a 24-3 record as an amateur and turned professional in 1985 with D'Amato teaching him a peekaboo style that made his defense almost impenetrable.

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    In 1986, he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history after defeating Trevor Berbick and later acquired two more championship belts from James Smith and Tony Tucker. After aligning with Don King, he made 10 successful defenses of his world heavyweight title including victories over former champions Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks before l...

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    Following allegations of physical abuse towards Robin Givens whom he married in 1988 but divorced soon after along with several assault charges filed against him; Tyson lost the championship to James Douglas on February 11th 1990 followed by being convicted for rape charge in 1992 which led to prison time before resuming boxing again post release f...

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  5. www.biography.com › athletes › mike-tysonMike Tyson: Biography, Boxer, Heavyweight Champion, Ex-Criminal

    Jun 7, 2024 · Who Is Mike Tyson? Retired professional boxer Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world in 1986, at age 20. He lost the title in 1990 and later served three...

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    Jun 7, 2024 · Mike Tyson, of Brooklyn, New York, is a former heavyweight lineal champion known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet." Tyson, the youngest man to ever win a heavyweight title,...

  8. boxrec.com › en › box-proMike Tyson - BoxRec

    Tyson deducted two point rounds for an intentional headbutt in round six. Lewis lost one point in round four for pushing Tyson down. Golota down in 1st. Michigan Commission changes the result from a TKO after 2 for Tyson to an NC, due to Tyson testing positive for marijuana after the fight.

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  10. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › michael-gerardMike Tyson Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...

    Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion, known for his ferocious and intimidating style. Read this biography to know about his life, profile & timeline.

  11. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › boxingMike Tyson: Memories of a magnificent fighting machine

    Nov 22, 2016 · On the 30th anniversary of Mike Tyson becoming the youngest ever heavyweight world champion, BBC Sport looks back on his career.