Interesting facts about Mike Tyson Is a great opportunity to learn more about great boxers. Over the years spent in the ring, he won many high-profile victories. The athlete always strove to finish the fight in the shortest possible time, demonstrating fast and accurate series of strikes.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Mike Tyson.
- Mike Tyson (b. 1966) is an American heavyweight boxer, actor.
- March 5, 1985 Mike first entered the professional ring. In the same year, he had 15 fights, defeating all opponents by knockouts.
- Tyson is the youngest world heavyweight champion at 20 years and 144 days.
- Mike is considered the highest paid heavyweight boxer in history.
- Did you know that in his youth, Tyson was diagnosed with manic-depressive psychosis?
- When Mike was behind bars, he converted to Islam, following the example of the legendary Muhammad Ali. An interesting fact is that in 2010 the athlete made a hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca.
- One of Tyson's main hobbies is pigeon breeding. As of today, over 2000 birds live in its dovecote.
- Curiously, of the 10 most expensive fights in the history of boxing, Mike Tyson took part in six of them!
- Tyson's shortest fight took place in 1986, lasting exactly half a minute. His rival was the son of Joe Fraser himself - Marvis Fraser.
- Iron Mike is the only boxer in history who managed to defend the title of undisputed champion (WBC, WBA, IBF) six times in a row.
- You may be surprised, but as a child, Tyson suffered from obesity. He was often bullied by his peers, but at that time the boy did not have the courage to stand up for himself.
- At the age of 13, Mike ended up in a juvenile colony, where he later met his first coach, Bobby Stewart. Bobby agreed to coach the guy while he was studying, as a result of which Tyson fell in love with books (see interesting facts about books).
- Mike Tyson had the most of the fastest knockouts. It is worth noting that he managed to carry out 9 knockouts in less than 1 minute.
- The boxer is now a vegan. He mainly eats spinach and celery. It is curious that thanks to such a diet, he was able to lose weight by almost 60 kg in 2 years!
- Mike had 8 children from different women. In 2009, his daughter Exodus died after being entangled in the treadmill wires.
- In 1991, the athlete went to jail for the rape of 18-year-old Desira Washington. He was sentenced to 6 years, of which he served only 3 years.
- As of 2019, Tyson starred in more than fifty films, playing cameo roles.
- According to the information agency "Assotiation Press", Mike's debts are about $ 13 million.
