Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion, podcast host and author who shares his life beyond the ring and gives young boxers a stage through the Mike Tyson Invitational.
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- Born
- June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York.
- Known as
- Iron Mike and Kid Dynamite.
- Breakout
- Became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 by beating Trevor Berbick in 1986.
- Beyond the ring
- Author, actor, podcast host and founder of the Mike Tyson Invitational.
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How it started.
Tyson grew up in Brooklyn. Trainer Cus D’Amato first saw him spar at 13 and became a mentor and father figure. Their relationship shaped Tyson’s approach to boxing and later became the subject of his book Iron Ambition, written with Larry Sloman.
The championship years.
After winning the 1984 National Golden Gloves championship, Tyson turned professional in 1985. He stopped Trevor Berbick in November 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion, then unified the WBC, WBA and IBF titles in 1987. His 91-second win over Michael Spinks in 1988 became another defining moment.
A complicated story.
His life also includes a rape conviction and imprisonment, financial difficulties, substance abuse and the disqualification in his 1997 rematch with Evander Holyfield. His memoir and Netflix documentary revisit the damage and consequences alongside his achievements.
Life beyond boxing.
Fans also know Tyson from The Hangover films, his one-man show Undisputed Truth and HotBoxin’, the interview podcast he launched in 2018. More recently, he has used his YouTube channel and Mike Tyson Invitational events to put amateur fighters in front of an audience.
Creditschronological, newest first
Screen and live boxing
- 2026TYSONDocumentary subject
- 2024Jake Paul vs. Mike TysonHeadlining boxer
Books
- 2017Iron AmbitionCo-author with Larry Sloman
- 2013Undisputed TruthMemoirist, with Larry Sloman
Awards
Quotes
It’s all about the kids and building their history.Mike Tyson, The Ring
In a July 2026 interview, Tyson explained what makes his amateur boxing invitationals rewarding.
Trivia
- He has raised pigeons since childhood and explored pigeon racing in the Animal Planet series Taking on Tyson.
- His book Iron Ambition focuses on his mentor Cus D’Amato, rather than only his own boxing career.
- He was the special enforcer for the WWE title match at WrestleMania XIV.
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