Born Name
Michael Gerard Tyson
Nick Name
Mike Tyson, Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, The Baddest Man on the Planet
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended school but dropped out of high school as a junior.
In 1989, he was honored with Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University.
Occupation
Former professional boxer
Family
- Father – Purcell Tyson
- Mother – Lorna Mae (Smith) Tyson
- Siblings – Rodney (Older Brother), Denise (Older Sister), Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick (Older Half-Brother)
Mike’s biological father is Purcell Tyson. But, Mike has always considered Jimmy Kirkpatrick as his real dad.
Manager
ICM Partners
Build
Bodybuilder
Reach
71 in or 180 cm
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
109 kg or 240 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mike Tyson dated –
- – Mike was RUMORed to be dating TV personality Kenya Moore in the past.
- (1987) – English model, actress, and singer, Naomi Campbell and Mike dated each other briefly in 1987. At that time, Mike admired her body and unscary attitude.
- (1987-1989) – Actress Robin Givens and Mike started seeing each other in 1987. They got married on February 7, 1988. But, this marriage only remained live for a year and they broke off on February 14, 1989. She was not at all happy with Tyson as he was abusive and tortured her. They used to live in a mansion in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
- Suzette Charles (1989) – Singer, actress, and entertainer, Suzette Charles and Mike dated each other for a short time in 1989.
- Tabitha Stevens (1991) – In 1991, p*rnographic actress, Tabitha Stevens and Mike Tyson had a fling with each other.
- Coco Johnsen (1996) – Model and former Playboy Cyber Girl, Coco Johnsen and Mike had dated each other for some time in 1996.
- Monica Turner (1997-2003) – On April 19, 1997, Mike married Monica Turner who has worked as a pediatric resident at Georgetown University Medical Center. They were married for about 5 years and called it quits in January 2002. She subsequently filed for divorce which was finalized on January 14, 2003. Through this marriage, Mike has two children, son Amir (b. 1997) and daughter Rayna (b. 1996).
- Luz Whitney (2000-2004) – Dominican actress, Luz Whitney and Mike were involved in a 4-year long relationship from 2000 to 2004.
- Lauren Woodland (2002) – In 2002, Mike had a fling with actress and attorney, Lauren Woodland. She is 11 years his junior.
- Kola Boof (2006) – Egyptian-Sudanese-American novelist Kola Boof had an encounter with Mike in 2006. He helped Kola’s son to enter into a private school and this started a small relationship between them.
- Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (2006-2009) – British glamour model, fashion designer, TV personality, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace dated Mike on and off from 2006 to 2009. She is 12 years younger than him.
- Lakiha Spicer (2009-Present) – On June 6, 2009, Mike married for the third time to his longtime girlfriend, Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer at the La Bella Wedding Chapel. The couple has two children, daughter Milan and son Morocco.
He also has two more children, daughter Exodus and son Miguel from another relationship. Though, he lost his daughter Exodus on May 26, 2009, due to injuries incurred due to a treadmill machine.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Iconic tattoo on the face
- Lisp
- Wild behavior on and off the ring
- High pitched voice
Measurements
Mike Tyson’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 52 in or 132 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 18.5 in or 47 cm
- Waist – 36 in or 91.5 cm
Shoe Size
15 (US) (via )
Brand Endorsements
In 1988, he appeared in a Diet Pepsi commercial with Robin Givens.
Other commercial appearances include in Home Box Office network (1990), Kodak (pictures and voiceover) (1986), Michael & Sons Services (2016), etc.
Religion
Islam
Best Known For
Being a heavyweight world champion in boxing.
First Professional Boxing Match
Mike made his professional boxing debut on March 6, 1985 in a match against Hector Mercedes at Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, U.S.
Mike won the match by 1-0 in the form of Technical Knockout (TKO) in 1:47 minutes.
Fighting Style
Ferocious and intimidating boxing style
First Film
In 1999, Mike played Mike Tyson in the crime drama film Black & White.
First TV Show
In 1987, Mike was seen in family comedy series Webster where he played the role as Mike Tyson in just one episode entitled “The K.O. Kid.”
Personal Trainer
He has tried a in the past for 4 continuous years and has shown his interest to try yoga.
Mike likes to eat grilled artichokes and eats a pound of blueberries daily.
Mike has revealed his boxing workout regimen on .
In 2020, Mike Tyson had lost 100 pounds of weight. During an interview on Good Morning America on November 23, 2020, Mike revealed that –
“I became a vegan. My wife told me to get on a treadmill. I went from 15 minutes on the treadmill and ended at 2 hours.”
Mike Tyson Favorite Things
- Singer –
- All-time Favorite Dessert – Sorbet
Source – UsMagazine.com
Mike Tyson Facts
- Mike was the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
- When he was 20 years 4 months and 22 days old, Mike became the youngest boxer to win WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles.
- Mike actually won the first 19 professional boxing bouts by knockout.
- From 1992 to 1995, Mike was jailed for raping 18 year old Desiree Washington.
- Mike has been included in the “International Boxing Hall of Fame” and the “World Boxing Hall of Fame.”
- Mike retired from boxing in 2006. During his career, he played a total of 58 fights and won 50 out of them.
- When he was active in boxing, he was titled “the scariest boxer ever” by Sky Sports.
- In December 2015, his was included in the Las Vegas-based Madame Tussauds museum.
- In 2015, he was seen supporting ‘s presidential candidacy.
- He lost his dad in 1992 and his mom, a couple of years later. At 16, he became orphan. As a result, boxing manager and trainer Cus D’Amato served as his guardian.
- Until 13 years of age, he was arrested 38 times. He started doing small crimes from young age as he spent his childhood in high-crime neighborhoods.
- Mike has friendly relations with his brother who is a physician assistant.
- Tyson has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the past.
- Tyson likes to read about ancient history, especially about the Hellenistic period.
- He has two left feet.
- After leaving boxing, he has thought of becoming a missionary.
- He gets emotional whenever he watches The Notebook (2004).
- According to Mike himself, he doesn’t dream.
- He desired to become a singer like Teddy Pendergrass secretly.
- Mike always prefers tea over coffee. He has also never tasted coffee in his life.
- He used to have a white tiger named, Kenya and even a lion named, Omar.
- To recruit fighters, he runs Iron Mike Productions company.
Facts of Mike Tyson
- full nameMike Tyson
- Date of Birth June 30, 1966
- Age 58 years 5 months
- Horoscope Cancer
- Lucky Number 4
- Lucky Stone Moonstone
- Lucky Color Silver
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
- weight109 kg
- height5 ft 10 in