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Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 and 2024, and a cannabis entrepreneur. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, and one of the most intimidating men in boxing history. He reigned as the undis…
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entertainment · American boxer and media personality (born 1966) · boxer · actor · voice actor · autobiographer · podcaster · also Mike Tyson, Michael Tyson, Iron Mike Tyson, Malik Abdul Aziz, Malik Abdul Azeez, The Baddest Man on the Planet
Born 30 June 1966 · Q79031
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2026· 16 entries
“Invited for a casual evening out by a friend, I was unaware of the arranged fundraiser and no donations were made by me or on my behalf. As a Muslim and human, I support peace. My prayers have been and continue to be with my brothers and sisters.”
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“I needed that fight to make me a better person and fighter. I have a broader perspective of myself and boxing.”
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“I hit Jose Ribalta with everything, and he took everything and kept coming back for more. Jose Ribalta stood toe to toe with me. He was very strong in the clinches,”
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“I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something: she only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn”
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Published video “WE GOT RAFAEL BACK | BEHIND THE MIKE #026”.
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Published video “What Fighter had the most consecutive fights?”.
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Published video “ONE WISH | BEHIND THE MIKE #025”.
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AOL: Mike Tyson’s Old Ferrari F50 Could Deliver A $9 Million Knockout
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Published video “Mike Tyson Invitational 2 - Fight Night”.
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Published video “Mike Tyson and Nico Ali Discuss the State of Amateur Boxing”.
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Published video “Mike Tyson Invitational 2 - Face Offs”.
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Published video “Rats with wings?”.
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Published video “He Just Showed Up at His House | BEHIND THE MIKE #025”.
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Published video “OLD FRIENDS, SAME HANDS | BEHIND THE MIKE #024”.
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Published video “THE WORK | BEHIND THE MIKE #023”.
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2025· 5 entries
It was announced that Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr
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The Guardian: 30 years on: how Tyson’s comeback fight after prison set the tone for pay-per-view boxing spectacles
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The Guardian: From Tyson to TikTok: the boxing fan generational gap is widening
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AAP rated the claim “Mike Tyson has died in hospital.” False. The US former heavyweight boxing champion is alive..
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News Mobile rated the claim “Mike Tyson's Death In A Car Accident” False.
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2024· 15 entries
News Mobile rated the claim “Picture of Mike Tyson with a Palestinian flag draped over his shoulders” AI-Generated.
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USA Today rated the claim “Image shows Mike Tyson posing with Palestinian flag before fight” Altered.
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Full Fact rated the claim “Images show Mike Tyson posed with the Palestinian flag before his fight with Jake Paul.” These images are not real, and appear to have been generated by AI..
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The Quint rated the claim “This is a real photo of boxer Mike Tyson with the Palestinian flag wrapped around his shoulders.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “Mike Tyson posed with the Palestinian flag before his recent boxing match against Jake Paul.” FALSE.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Mike Tyson Wore A Palestinian Flag At Boxing Match” Rep Denied.
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News Mobile rated the claim “Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson passed away” False.
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The Guardian: Katie Taylor shows grace and ringcraft blatantly lacking in Paul v Tyson charade | Donald McRae
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Reported claimRated There is no evidence Mike Tyson ever made the speech quoted in the social media post and Mr Tyson’s publicist told Full Fact this is “absolutely false”. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “Mike Tyson spoke on CNBC explaining his support for Palestine and encouraging a boycott of Israel.” There is no evidence Mike Tyson ever made the speech quoted in the social media post and Mr Tyson’s publicist told Full Fact this is “absolutely false”..
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Reported claimRated A spokesperson for Mr Tyson said this is “absolutely false” and there’s no mention of any such fight on his social media platforms. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “Mike Tyson has said he’s willing to fight Olympic boxer Imane Khelif with proceeds going to a women’s charity.” A spokesperson for Mr Tyson said this is “absolutely false” and there’s no mention of any such fight on his social media platforms..
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PolitiFact rated the claim ““Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.”” False.
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It was announced that the fight had been rescheduled and would take place at the same stadium on November 15, 2024
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It was announced that the fight was postponed per medical advice from Tyson's doctor, allowing him to recover from his ulcer flare-up
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Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up aboard a plane
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It was announced that the fight would be sanctioned as a professional boxing match by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR)
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2020· 7 entries
Mike Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr
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At All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing, Tyson helped Cody defeat Lance Archer alongside Jake Roberts and presented him the inaugural AEW TNT Championship
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Tyson posted a video on his Instagram of him training again
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Bill Caplan of The Ring magazine listed Tyson as number 17 of the 20 greatest heavyweights of all time
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CBS Sports boxing experts Brian Campbell and Brent Brookhouse ranked the top 10 heavyweights of the last 50 years and Tyson was ranked number 7
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About his six greatest victories, those over Trevor Berbick, Pinklon Thomas, Tony Tucker, Tyrell Biggs, Larry Holmes, and Michael Spinks
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“As I have travelled all over the country of Russia I have realised that the people are very sensitive and kind. But most Americans do not have any experience of that.”
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2017· 1 entry
The Ring magazine ranked Tyson as number 9 of 20 heavyweight champions based on a poll of panelists that included trainers, matchmakers, media, historians, and boxers, including:
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2015· 1 entry
Along with four other inductees with ties to Southern Nevada
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2013· 2 entries
“the more I look into the churches and mosques for god, the more I start seeing the devil”
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Tyson was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and headlined the induction ceremony
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2012· 2 entries
Won the WWE Hall of Fame with Boxing Men (2012).
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Awarded WWE Hall of Fame (2012).
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2011· 2 entries
Awarded International Boxing Hall of Fame (2011).
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Tyson was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame alongside legendary Mexican champion Julio César Chávez, light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu, and actor/screenwriter Sylvester Stallone
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2006· 5 entries
“Che Guevara is an incredible individual. He had so much, but sacrificed it all for the benefit of other people.”
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“s World Tour. For his first bout, Tyson returned to the ring in 2006 for a four-round exhibition against journeyman heavyweight Corey Sanders in Youngstown, Ohio. Tyson, without headgear at 5 ft 10 in and 216 pounds, was in quality shape, but far from his prime against Sanders, at 6 ft 6 in who wore headgear. Tyson appeared to be”
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For a four-round exhibition against journeyman heavyweight Corey Sanders in Youngstown, Ohio
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“I'm just a dark guy from a den of iniquity. A dark shadowy figure from the bowels of iniquity. I wish I could be Mike who gets an endorsement deal. But you can't make a lie and a truth go together. This country wasn't built on moral fiber. This country was built on rape, slavery, murder, degradation and affiliation with crime.”
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“Everybody in boxing probably makes out well except for the fighter.”
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2005· 3 entries
Tyson quit before the start of the seventh round in a close bout against journeyman Kevin McBride
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Tyson said, "My whole life has been a waste – I've been a failure
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“My whole life has been a waste – I”
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2004· 1 entry
Tyson had a match against British boxer Danny Williams in another comeback fight, and this time, staged in Louisville, Kentucky
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2003· 2 entries
Tyson entered the ring for a face-to-face confrontation against K-1 fighter Bob Sapp immediately after Sapp's win against Kimo Leopoldo in Las Vegas
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Tyson beat fringe contender Clifford Etienne 49 seconds into round one
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2002· 3 entries
The two boxers and their entourages were involved in a brawl at a New York press conference to publicize the planned event
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Tyson was ranked at number 72
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Tyson fought for the world heavyweight title, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis
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2001· 1 entry
Beating Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen by TKO in the seventh round
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2000· 1 entry
Tyson dismissed everyone who was working for him and enlisted new accountants, who prepared a statement showing he started the year $3
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1999· 1 entry
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
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1998· 1 entry
Tyson made a guest appearance at WrestleMania XIV as an enforcer for the main event match between Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin
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1997· 1 entry
Tyson's boxing license was rescinded by the Nevada Athletic Commission in a unanimous voice vote; he was also fined US$3 million and ordered to pay the legal costs of the hearing
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1996· 3 entries
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed "Finally"
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Awarded WBC World Heavyweight Champion (1996).
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Awarded WBA World Heavyweight Champion (1996).
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1995· 1 entry
Engaged in a series of comeback fights, regaining the WBA and WBC titles in 1996 to join Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield and George Foreman as the only men in boxing history to have r
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1994· 1 entry
Following the loss of his championship to Michael Moorer
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1992· 5 entries
Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation
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After the jury deliberated for nearly 10 hours
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Erinn Cosby, the daughter of comedian and actor Bill Cosby, publicly accused Tyson of sexually assaulting her in 1989, although no criminal charges were ever sought
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Was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison
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“s mother to care for the children on her own. Kirkpatrick died in 1992. The family lived in Bedford-Stuyvesant until their financial burdens necessitated a move to Brownsville when Tyson was 10 years old. Throughout his childhood, Tyson lived in and around neighborhoods with a high rate of crime. According to an interview in Details, his first fight was with a bigger youth who had pulled the head off one of Tyson”
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1990· 2 entries
Lost the undisputed championship to Douglas in Tokyo
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Tyson lost the undisputed heavyweight championship when he was knocked out by underdog Buster Douglas, making it one of the biggest upsets in boxing history
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1989· 1 entry
Tyson had only two fights amid personal turmoil
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1988· 6 entries
Tyson faced Michael Spinks
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Awarded The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year (1988).
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Awarded Sugar Ray Robinson Award (1988).
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Awarded The Ring World Heavyweight Champion (1988).
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At Holy Angels Catholic Church during a traditional ceremony in Chicago
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And defeated the legendary former champion by TKO in the fourth round
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1987· 3 entries
Awarded WBA World Heavyweight Champion (1987).
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Awarded IBF World Heavyweight Champion (1987).
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Nintendo released Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
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1986· 5 entries
Tyson was given his first title fight against Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship
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Awarded The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year (1986).
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Awarded WBC World Heavyweight Champion (1986).
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Awarded Sugar Ray Robinson Award (1986).
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At Houston Field House in Troy, New York, against journeyman heavyweight Jesse Ferguson, and was carried by ABC Sports
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1985· 3 entries
Awarded The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year (1985).
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Which may have been one of the reasons King chose him to represent Tyson
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Had not lost his title in the ring but was not recognized as champion by the major boxing organizations
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1984· 1 entry
Tyson won the gold medal at the Nation Golden Gloves held in New York, beating Jonathan Littles
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1966· 3 entries
Born 1966-06-30.
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At Cumberland Hospital in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City
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“s presidential candidacy. Controversies and legal challenges On December 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of DUI and felony drug possession; he nearly crashed into a police SUV shortly after leaving a nightclub. According to a police probable-cause statement, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court,”
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1959· 1 entry
Jimmy Kirkpatrick left his family and moved to Brooklyn, where he met Tyson's mother, Lorna Mae (Smith) Tyson
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