Mike Tyson - Former Boxer
Age: 59
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Former Boxer
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "The Baddest Man on the Planet," he was known for his ferocious and intimidating style, explosive speed, and devastating knockout power.
Key highlights of his career include:
Youngest Heavyweight Champion: In 1986, at the age of 20, he became the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title (the WBC belt).
Undisputed Champion: He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, becoming the first heavyweight to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles.
Knockout Power: Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round, and finished his career with 44 knockouts out of 50 total wins.
His career was also marked by significant controversy and a tumultuous personal life, including time served in prison following a 1992 rape conviction and the infamous incident in 1997 where he was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield's ear.
Since retiring from professional boxing, Tyson has remained a prominent public figure, appearing in movies like The Hangover, touring with a one-man show, and launching successful businesses.