10 shocking facts about Mike Tyson

10 shocking facts you probably don’t know about Mike Tyson –

1. He was arrested more than 30 times before the age of 13. Mike Tyson is an American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
2. Last time He went to prison was 1992 after being accused of raping an 18-year-old “Desiree Washington”, a contestant in the Miss Black America pageant. He was sentenced to six years in prison and served three years before being released in 1995.
3. Tyson’s mother, Lorna, raised him without his father through the difficult circumstances in Brooklyn, New York. She passed away from cancer when Mike was just 16. By then, legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato had taken him in, becoming a father figure and guiding him to greatness in boxing​​​​. However, the legendary boxinv trainer “Cus D’Amato passed away on November 4, 1985.
4. Tyson owned three white Bengal tigers as pets, spending $70,000 each on them and an additional $200,000 annually on their care. He later expressed regret for keeping wild animals in captivity​​​​.
5. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history at just 20 years old in 1986 when he defeated Trevor Berbick. His dominance in the ring was unprecedented.Tyson’s reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion lasted until February 11, 1990, when he was defeated by James “Buster” Douglas in one of the greatest upsets in boxing history
6. Tyson has a total of seven children (six biological and one adopted) from different relationships. He his currently married to Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, his third wife. The couple tied the knot in 2009 in a private ceremony, shortly after the tragic death of Tyson’s four-year-old daughter.
7. Despite earning over $400 million during his career, Tyson filed for bankruptcy in 2003 due to excessive spending and legal issues. He spent lavishly on mansions, cars, exotic pets (like his famous tigers), and even a gold bathtub​​.
8. Tyson’s facial tattoo, a tribal design, was initially criticized but has become one of his most recognizable features. He later revealed he originally wanted a tattoo of hearts to symbolize his softer side but changed the design last minute
9. Mike Tyson has appeared in several films throughout his career, Some notable works include: ip man 3 (2015), Tyson (2008), Rocky Balboa (2006) etc.
10. Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2005 after a defeat by Kevin McBride. The fight was marked by a decline in performance and motivation, leading him to step away from the sport. However, he surprised fans with a return to the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. on November 28, 2020. This fight, although unofficial, was part of a series of events showcasing older boxing legends in less competitive settings​​​​.