Mike Tyson Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Biography & More

Bio
Real Name	Michael Gerard “Mike” Tyson
Nickname	Iron, Kid Dynamite, The Baddest Man on the Planet
Profession	American former Professional Boxer
Physical Stats & More
Height	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 10”
Weight	in Kilograms- 109 kg in Pounds- 240 lbs
Body Measurements	– Chest: 52 Inches – Waist: 36 Inches – Biceps: 18.5 Inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Bald
Boxing
Professional Debut	1985
Coach/Mentor	Cus D’Amato Kevin Rooney
Records (main ones)	• Mike Tyson held the undisputed heavyweight championship and held the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. • In 1986, he won the WBC title, after stopping Trevor Berbick in two rounds. • Tyson carried off the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker in 1987, this made him the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them. • In 1996, Tyson regained a heavyweight championship after defeating Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon by knockout. By getting this feat, he joined Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield, and George Foreman, as the only men in boxing history to have regained a heavyweight championship after having lost it.
Career Turning Point	When Tyson won the Gold Medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, defeating Joe Cortez in 1981 and beating Kelton Brown in 1982.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	June 30, 1966
Age (as in 2016)	50 Years
Birth Place	Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Cancer
Nationality	American
Hometown	Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S
School	Not Known
College	Central State University, USA
Educational Qualifications	Doctorate in Humane Letters
Family	Father– Purcell Tyson Step Father– Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mother– Lorna Smith Brothers– Rodney Tyson, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick Sister– Denise Tyson
Religion	Islam
Hobbies	Pigeon-racing
Controversies	• In 1991, Tyson was convicted of rape of 18-year-old girl Desiree Washington, he was sentenced for 6 years in prison. • In 1997 in a rematch with Evander Holyfield, Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, although it was later reinstated.
Favourite Things
Favourite Singer	Stevie Wonder
Favourite Dessert	Sorbet
Girls, Family & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Naomi Campbell (1987), Robin Givens (1987-1989), Suzette Charles (1989), Tabitha Stevens (1991), Coco Johnsen (1996), Monica Turner (1997-2003), Luz Whitney (2000-2004), Lauren Woodland (2002), Kola Boof (2006), Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (2006-2009), Lakiha Spicer (2009-Present)
Wife	Lakiha Spicer (m. 2009), Monica Turner (m. 1997–2003), Robin Givens (m. 1988–1989)
Children	Sons– Amir Tyson, Miguel Leon Tyson, Morocco Tyson, D’Amato Tyson Daughter– Rayna Tyson, Exodus Tyson, Milan Tyson, Mikey Lorna Tyson
Money Factors and Cars collection
Cars Collection	2000 Lamborghini Diablo 1997 Bentley Continental T – car
Net Worth	$300 million

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mike Tyson

Is Mike Tyson a smoker? Answer: Yes.

Is Mike Tyson a drinker of alcohol? Indeed, he does.

Mike Tyson, born Michael Gerard Tyson, is also referred to as Malik Abdul Aziz due to his embrace of Islam.

Purcell Tyson, hailing from Jamaica, was his biological father. However, he regarded Jimmy Kirkpatrick as his true father.

Jimmy Kirkpatrick relocated to Brooklyn in 1959, where he crossed paths with Lorna Mae (Smith) Tyson, who would later become Tyson’s mother. As per Mike Tyson, his father was an average individual engulfed in the street lifestyle.

Under the guidance of Trainer Cus D’Amato, Mike Tyson received care and boxing training. Reflecting on his past, Tyson shared, “Throughout my childhood, my mother never expressed happiness or pride in my accomplishments. She only recognized me as a troublesome kid roaming the streets, returning home with clothes that she knew I hadn’t purchased. I never had the opportunity to have a conversation with her or learn about her. While it may not have impacted my professional life, emotionally and personally, it was devastating.”

During an interview with detail Magazine, Tyson opened up about his initial confrontation, which involved a larger adolescent that had callously decapitated one of his beloved pigeons. Additionally, Tyson shared that he engaged in fights with individuals who mocked his high-pitched voice and lisp.

By the time he turned 13, he had already been arrested 38 times.

Bobby Stewart (Former Boxer) was the first to recognize his skills and talent as a boxer.

In his pursuit of becoming the World Champion, this young boxer chose to abstain from sexual activities for a span of 5 years. He firmly believed that engaging in sex would diminish his physical strength and hinder his chances of success.

In 1997, Tyson continued to be embroiled in controversy due to his notorious act of biting Evander Holyfield’s ear.

He possesses a deep love for pigeons and thoroughly enjoys pigeon-racing.

In 1991, Tyson was accused of rape by a contestant in the Miss Black America Contest. As a result, he was arrested and later sentenced to 6 years in prison. However, he was released after serving 3 years of his sentence.