Mike Tyson Info Birth name Micheal Gerard Tyson Born June 30, 1966 Nationality American Nickname Iron Mike Kid Dynamite Boxing Info Boxing stance Orthodox stance Weight class Heavyweight Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 1995 08 19 Mike Tyson & Peter McNeeley Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis Jr. retired American boxer. [53], On June 27, 1988, Tyson faced Michael Spinks. [89] Tyson never changed his given name to an Islamic one, despite the rumors. Professionally, it has no effect, but it's crushing emotionally and personally. Berger, Phil (1988), "Tyson Keeps Title With 3 Knockdowns in Fourth". We also know Tyson Fury's height as 6'8 34 in 2018. [157], In July 2020, Mike Tyson announced the creation of Mike Tyson's Legends Only League. Following controversy as to whether Tyson was allowed into the country, he took four minutes to knock out Francis, ending the bout in the second round. I want to get this part of my life over as soon as possible. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Norris unable to continue after a Tyson foul, McNeeley disqualified after his manager entered the ring. [142], On August 13, 2003, Tyson entered the ring for a face-to-face confrontation against K-1 fighting phenom, Bob Sapp, immediately after Sapp's win against Kimo Leopoldo in Las Vegas. [244] Principal photography began on March 25, 2015, and was premiered in Hong Kong on December 16, 2015. To help visualize his height, we've included a. Up against opponent Joe . Tyson alongside Henry Cejudo, Rashad Evans, and Vitor Belfort appeared on the May 27 episode of AEW Dynamite facing off against Chris Jericho and his stable The Inner Circle. In another Memphis fight on February 22, 2003, Tyson beat fringe contender Clifford Etienne 49 seconds into round one. [132], Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002. arcade game. My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. THE best . One element of the NFL Combine that always draws intriguing is the measurements portion. Tyson made headlines by announcing his return to the world of sports, reigniting [] But by doing only 8-12 reps per set, after a few months of bodyweight training, you will stop seeing improvements, we can guarantee that. Another fight, in October of that year, ended with a victory for Tyson over 1984 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tyrell Biggs by TKO in the seventh round. [180], In 2017, 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:[181], In 2020, Bill Caplan of The Ring magazine listed Tyson as number 17 of the 20 greatest heavyweights of all time. Actor: The Hangover. The fight ended after 91 seconds when Tyson knocked Spinks out in the first round; many consider this to be the pinnacle of Tyson's fame and boxing ability. I eat chicken every now and then. After admonishing Ferguson several times to obey his commands to box, the referee finally stopped the fight near the middle of the sixth round. "[218] Tyson claimed that book was "filled with inaccuracies. Mike Tyson's Height 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) American former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Tyson is played by Michael Jai White. [54] The bout was, at the time, the richest fight in history and expectations were very high. Originally a DQ win for Tyson, later ruled a TKO. How Tall Is Mike Tyson? Mike Tyson will head into his comeback clash with Roy Jones Jr. later this year with a huge weight advantage over his fellow veteran. [37] The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders,[37] like James Tillis, David Jaco, Jesse Ferguson, Mitch Green, and Marvis Frazier. When he was cross-examined by lead prosecutor Gregory Garrison, Tyson denied claims that he had misled Washington and insisted that she wanted to have sex with him. [30] Tyson was repeatedly caught committing petty crimes and fighting those who ridiculed his high-pitched voice and lisp. It was said that Don King and others saw former champion Holyfield, who was 34 at the time of the fight and a huge underdog, as a washed-up fighter. Matchmakers: Eric Bottjer, Don Chargin, Don Elbaum, Bobby Goodman, Ron Katz, Mike Marchionte, Russell Peltz, and Bruce Trampler. [26] Kirkpatrick died in 1992. [193] On November 11, 2009, Tyson was arrested after getting into a scuffle at Los Angeles International airport with a photographer. [232], In November 2013, Tyson stated "the more I look at churches and mosques, the more I see the devil". The child's mother, Sol Xochitl, untangled her, administered CPR and called for medical attention. [82] He was assigned to the Indiana Youth Center (now the Plainfield Correctional Facility) in April 1992,[83] and he was released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence. [131] Tyson fought only once in 2001, beating Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen by TKO in the seventh round. I think I could do that while keeping my dignity without letting people know they chased me out of the country. In the animated series, Tyson voices a fictionalized version of himself, solving mysteries in the style of Scooby-Doo. The first match in January was staged at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England against Julius Francis. [119], 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. Since boxing is not bodybuilding, it's hard to find out Tyson's actual body fat level, but it's safe to say that it was somewhere between 9-15% throughout his career. The first bite was severe enough to remove a piece of Holyfield's right ear, which was found on the ring floor after the fight. His weight is around 62KG and he always exercises to maintain that. Not only that, it seems people have underestimated his defensive abilities. [138] This eventually proved to be Tyson's final professional victory in the ring. 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. What Is Mike Tyson Height? The boxing legend Mike Tyson height, weight, reach, shoe size, and other body measurements statistics are as following: Build: Athletic Height in Feet: 5' 10" Height in Centimeters: 178 cm Weight in Kilogram: 109 kg Weight in Pounds: 240 pounds Reach: 71 inches (180 cm) Feet/ Shoe Size: 15 (US) Mike Tyson Interesting Facts: [79], Alan Dershowitz, acting as Tyson's counsel, filed an appeal urging error of law in the Court's exclusion of evidence of the victim's past sexual conduct (known as the Rape Shield Law), the exclusion of three potential defense witnesses, and the lack of a jury instruction on honest and reasonable mistake of fact. "[69], After the loss, Tyson recovered with first-round knockouts of Henry Tillman[70] and Alex Stewart[71] in his next two fights. [73], Tyson and Ruddock met again on June 28 that year, with Tyson knocking down Ruddock twice and winning a twelve-round unanimous decision 113109, 114108, and 114108. [120], "I'm the best ever. In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for bankruptcy. [32] He would be awarded an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University in 1989. Whether it be a player's height, weight, or hand size in the spotlight, there are always some measurements that cause a stir among scouts. He is 5 ft 10 in tall, or 1.78 m or 178 cm in height. [149] Tyson, without headgear at 5ft 10.5in and 216 pounds, was in quality shape, but far from his prime against Sanders, at 6ft 6in[150] who wore headgear. "[185] Tyson began to spend much of his time tending to his 350 pigeons in Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave near Phoenix, Arizona. "50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time", one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. In the 2008 documentary Tyson, he stated that he fought McBride for a payday, that he did not anticipate winning, that he was in poor physical condition and fed up with taking boxing seriously. Tyson on Friday weighed in for Saturday's exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. at Staples Center in Los Angeles. [125] He served nine months of that sentence. That's probably why I was so crazy before. The following year, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round. [98] Tyson added the WBA belt by defeating champion Seldon in the first round in September that year. [99], Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against Evander Holyfield, who was in the fourth fight of his own comeback. Tyson is 5ft 10in (178cm). He weighed over 16st for his last professional bout against Irishman Kevin McBride in 2005. Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester Nevada, U.S. Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U.S. Houston Field House, Troy, New York, U.S. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. [250][251], Tiki Lau released a dance music single, "Mike Tyson", in October 2020, which includes vocals from Tyson. [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. In 1984 Tyson won the gold medal at the Nation Golden Gloves held in New York, beating Jonathan Littles. [64], The knockout victory by Douglas over Tyson, the previously undefeated "baddest man on the planet" and arguably the most feared boxer in professional boxing at that time, has been described as one of the most shocking upsets in modern sports history. "[175], In 2013, Tyson was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame and headlined the induction ceremony. Tyson talks about his personal and professional life on stage. In July, after recording six more knockout victories, Tyson fought former world title challenger Marvis Frazier in Glens Falls, New York, on another ABC Sports broadcast. Mike has been in lots of relationships in his life that include Dominican actress Luz Whitney, Lauren Woodland, Kola Book, Aisleyne Horgan, and many more. This decision infuriated the fans in attendance, sparking a post-fight melee in the audience. Watch the best boxing knockouts from amercian professional boxer, undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson with nickname "Iron Mike" ("The Baddest Man on the Planet"). Salary: Under Review. [97] In 1996, Lennox Lewis turned down a $13.5million guarantee to fight Tyson. Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He was convicted of these charges in November 2007 and sentenced to 24 hours in jail. Berger, Phil (1987), "Boxing Tyson Undisputed And Unanimous Titlist". The pre-fight was marred by rumors of Tyson's lack of fitness. He has a black complexion with dark brown eyes and bald hair. Michigan Commission changes the result from a TKO after 2 for Tyson to an NC, due to Tyson testing positive for . (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad". [203] At the Golden Podium Awards Ceremony, Tyson received the Sportel Special Prize for the best autobiography.[204]. In 2012, Tyson was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame by Triple H and Shawn Michaels. I would be very sick if I ate red meat. Mike Tyson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Mike Tyson Positions: Second Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-9 , 170lb (175cm, 77kg) Born: January 13, 1950 (Age: 73-042d) in Rocky Mount, NC us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 10 4 2 18 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. What If Mike Tyson And Kevin Rooney Reunited? [62], By 1990, Tyson seemed to have lost direction, and his personal life was in disarray amidst reports of less vigorous training prior to the Buster Douglas match. [67][68], Despite the shocking loss, Tyson has said that losing to Douglas was the greatest moment of his career: "I needed that fight to make me a better person and fighter. [176][177] Tyson was inducted into the Southern Nevada Hall of Fame in 2015 along with four other inductees with ties to Southern Nevada. There's no one can stop me. His . Well, Mike Tyson's age is 56 years old as of today's date 10th February 2023 having been born on 30 June 1966. She accused Tyson of kissing her several times before pulling off her pants and raping her, despite repeatedly telling him to stop.[238]. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison, although he was released on parole after three years. [127] He also fought Lou Savarese in June 2000 in Glasgow, winning in the first round; the fight lasted only 38 seconds. "[216] Givens also described Tyson as "manic depressive" which was later confirmed by doctors[217] on national television while Tyson looked on with an intent and calm expression. According to an interview in Details, his first fight was with a bigger youth who had pulled the head off one of Tyson's pigeons. Tyson appeared to be "holding back" in the exhibition to prevent an early end to the "show". Tyson dominated the opening two rounds. BoxRec currently ranks Tyson at number 13 among the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. [No red meat] at all, no way! I have a broader perspective of myself and boxing. Lennox is a conqueror? Jack Crestani; February 1, 2023; Mike Tyson is one of the most popular and controversial boxers of all time. [257], Hulu is set to release a biographical drama limited series on Tyson, entitled Mike, that will go over the boxer's life and career. 49 sec", "Golota has multiple injuries after Tyson fight", Etienne's night ends 49 seconds into first round, "Mike Tyson, Rags to Riches and Back to Rags", "Tyson's Bankruptcy Is a Lesson In Ways to Squander a Fortune", "Mike Tyson pleads guilty to drug possession", "Mike Tyson World Tour: Mike Tyson versus Corey Sanders pictures", "Tyson Happy With Exhibition, Fans Are Not", "Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight: Five biggest storylines to watch during the exhibition event", "Who is Mike Tyson's trainer Rafael Cordeiro? [259] Since then, Mike Tyson has been involving himself with various other NFT projects including "Iron Pigeons," which is an NFT Trading Card game that launched on October 20, 2022.[260]. In the same interview Tyson talked about his progress with sobriety and how being in the company of good people has made him want to be a better and more humble person. At the end of the video, Tyson hinted at a return to boxing by saying, "I'm back". "I Been Trying To Lose Weight" Don't Try This At Home.. This would've been Lewis's highest fight purse to date. Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. [8] In 1990, Tyson was knocked out by underdog Buster Douglas[9] in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison, although he was released on parole after three years. Seldon was severely criticized and mocked in the popular press for seemingly collapsing to innocuous punches from Tyson. "If I don't get out of this financial quagmire there's a possibility I may have to be a punching bag for somebody. Berger, Phil. Michael Gerard Tyson was born into a Catholic family in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City on June 30, 1966. [230] They have two children; daughter Milan and son Morocco. [240][241][242], In early March 2015, Tyson appeared on the track "Iconic" on Madonna's album Rebel Heart. The range was 212 lbs to 239.5 lbs. Meanwhile, Logan weighed in at 189 pounds for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Record of Mike Tyson and Logan Paul We are almost sure that the world might not see another short heavyweight phenomenon with his magnitude. Mike Tyson is American. Kirkpatrick frequented pool halls, gambled and hung out on the streets. It was the second fight between the two, and Tyson knocked out Bruno in the third round. In a recent interview with Fighthype.com,. [28] Tyson's mother died six years later, leaving 16-year-old Tyson in the care of boxing manager and trainer Cus D'Amato, who would become his legal guardian. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality, World heavyweight boxing championship records and statistics, "Mike Tyson Exclusive: No More Mr Bad Ass", "Mike Tyson: 'I always thought of myself as a big guy, as a giant, I never thought I was five foot ten', "At only 20 years of age, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world", " ()", "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history", "Mike Tyson? [80] The Indiana Supreme Court let the lower court opinion stand due to a 22 split in its review. [144] He underwent surgery for the ligament four days after the fight. [182] Tyson spoke with The Ring magazine in 2020 about his six greatest victories, which included knockouts of Trevor Berbick, Pinklon Thomas, Tony Tucker, Tyrell Biggs, Larry Holmes, and Michael Spinks. [49] He became the first heavyweight to own all three major belts WBA, WBC, and IBF at the same time. However, by 2019, he had slimmed down to around 210 pounds. "Iron Mike" weighed 233 for his most-recent fight, a sixth-round knockout . [215] A month later, Givens announced that she was seeking a divorce from the allegedly abusive Tyson. In fact he had 28 fights in 18 months between turning professional and winning the title. 305 following. [178][179], Tyson reflected on his strongest opponents in ten categories for a 2014 interview with The Ring magazine, including best jab, best defense, fastest hands, fastest feet, best chin, smartest, strongest, best puncher, best boxer, and best overall.