Mike Tyson: Short Biography, Net Worth & Career Highlights

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American former professional boxer, athlete, as well as an actor and film producer Michael Gerard Tyson, was born on 30 June 1966, in Brownsville, New York City, and Tyson rose to prominence in 1988, when he fought against Michael Spinks for the title of a linear world heavyweight boxing champion, knocking his opponent out in a matter of 91 seconds. Considered to be one of the richest fights in the history of boxing, Tyson’s and Spinks’ match grossed over $70 million in sales, $20 million of which Tyson secured alongside winning the title.
So just how rich is Mike Tyson, as of mid-2017? According to celebrity dot money, Tyson’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million, most of which he accumulated as a professional boxer. However, another estimate says that he has spent over 300 million dollars as, for example, in 2002 he received a payment of 35 million dollars for his victory against Lennox Lewis, and in 2009, sold his mansion in Farmington for 4.1 million dollars, so where has the money gone!?
Due to their financial issues, Tyson’s family had to move out of Brownsville. By the age of 16, Tyson had lost both of his parents – his father had just left the family, and his mother died - hence Cus D’Amato, a former boxing trainer, took care of him. Tyson later studied at the Tryon School for Boys, where he also trained to become a boxer. His skills were eventually noticed by former boxer Bobby Stewart, and Tyson’s career started at the Junior Olympic Games, which he won in 1981 and 1982. His rise to fame started in 1985, when he debuted in a match against Hector Mercedes, whom he defeated. A year later, Tyson appeared in his first televised match against Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Two years later, Tyson defeated Spinks and became the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Over the years, Mike Tyson managed to maintain the status of one of the greatest heavyweight champions.
Throughout his lengthy boxing career, Mike Tyson fought in 58 matches, out of which he won 50, 44 by knockout. Often referred to as “The Baddest Man on the Planet” or “Iron Mike”, Mike Tyson had an opportunity to fight against such boxers as Lennox Lewis, Kevin McBride, Trevor Berbick, Tony Tucker, and Donovan Ruddock. Mike Tyson is also known as the holder of International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight titles simultaneously, and for being one of a bvery few to regain the world title. For his contributions to boxing, Mike Tyson has been honored by being inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
When he retired from boxing in 2006, Tyson made an appearance in Todd Phillips’ comedy film called “The Hangover”, participated in WWE events, and appeared in the television series entitled “Breaking In”. More recently, he starred alongside Neil Patrick Harris in “How I Met Your Mother”, with whom he later appeared during the Tony Awards in 2013.
In his personal life, Mike Tyson has married three times, firstly to actress Robin Givens from 1988 to ’99, then to Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003 – they had a son and a daughter. Since 2009, he has been married to Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer - they have a daughter and a son. Tyson served three years in jail on a rape charge from 1992, and has admitted to problems with drug and alcohol addiction, having been arrested for DUI. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and was a vegan for a few years apparently for medical reasons.