Mike Tyson 39027 225847590 2008-07-15T17:59:06Z DreamsAreMadeOf 4903581 /* Controversy and upset */ removing sentence, seems over-dramatic for encyclopedia article {{dablink|For the former [[baseball]] player, see [[Mike Tyson (baseball)]].}} <!-- NOTE: ANY IMPROPER CHANGES to any of the stats in this article will result in a vandalism warning to the editor. Any needed changes to the stats will have to have the appropriate references/cites included. --> {{Infobox Boxer | name = Mike Tyson | realname = Michael Gerard Tyson | nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} [[United States]] | nickname = Iron Mike<br/>Baddest Man on the Planet<br/>Kid Dynamite | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11.5}}<ref>(2002), [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/static/in_depth/boxing/2002/lewis_tyson/tale/default.stm Lewis-Tyson: Tale of the tape], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', Retrieved on [[2007-11-01]].</ref> | weight = [[Heavyweight]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|6|30}} | birth_place = [[Brooklyn, New York|Brooklyn]], [[New York City]] | home = [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]] | style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] | total = 58 | wins = 50 | KO = 44 | losses = 6 | draws = 0 | no contests = 2 }} '''Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson''' (born [[June 30]], [[1966]]) is a retired [[United States|American]] [[Boxing|boxer]]. He was the [[List of undisputed boxing champions#Heavyweight|undisputed heavyweight champion]] and remains the youngest man ever to win and lose a world heavyweight title. Throughout his career, Tyson became well-known for his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring. Nicknamed "Iron Mike," and "The Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 in the first round. He unified the belts in the splintered heavyweight division in the late 1980s. Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion for over two years, before losing to 42-to-1 underdog [[Buster Douglas]] in 1990. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping a woman, for which he served three years in prison. After being released from prison in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. He regained a portion of the heavyweight title, before losing it to [[Evander Holyfield]] in 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended in disqualification for Tyson after he bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear. He fought for a championship again at 35, losing by knockout to [[Lennox Lewis]] in 2002. Tyson retired from competitive boxing in 2005 after two consecutive knockout losses to journeymen Danny Williams and Kevin McBride. Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite receiving over [[US Dollar|US$]]30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career. ==Early years== Tyson was born in [[Brownsville, Brooklyn|Brownsville]], [[Brooklyn]]. His mother, Lorna Smith, was forced to provide for her family following the departure of his father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick,<ref name="espn1">Puma, Mike., [http://espn.go.com/classic/biography/s/Tyson_Mike.html Sportscenter Biography: 'Iron Mike' explosive in and out of ring], ''[[ESPN]].com'', [[2005-10-10]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]]</ref> when Tyson was two. Tyson's reputation as a child was that he would assault anyone who ridiculed his high-pitched [[lisp]]. This was fueled by constant abuse from older children on the streets of Brownsville.<ref name="espn1"/> Mike Tyson grew up in crime-infested neighborhoods of New York City. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to Brownsville where he lived with his two siblings and mother.[http://www.bookrags.com/biography/mike-tyson-cri/] Brother Rodney, older by five years, is a physician's assistant in the trauma center of the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center.<ref name='The New York Times 2002-05-21'>{{cite news | title=Tyson Remains An Object of Fascination | first=Ira |last=Berkow| date=2002-05-21| publisher=The New York Times Company| url =http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9503E4D71238F932A15756C0A9649C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all| work =The New York Times| accessdate = 2008-05-24}}</ref> He has always been very supportive of his brother's career and was often seen at Mike's boxing matches in Las Vegas. When asked about their relationship, Mike Tyson has been quoted saying, "My brother and I see each other occasionally and we love each other," and "My brother was always something and I was nothing."[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html] The closest person to Mike as he grew into childhood was his sister Denise - who changed her name to Anderson upon marriage. She died at the age of 24, with reports indicating that she may have died of cardiac arrest, as she weighed between 300 and 400 pounds. Tyson financially supported Denise's children upon her death. The Tysons survived on welfare after Lorna's lover Jimmy Kirkpatrick walked away. As times grew harder they were forced out of their tenement in tough Bedford-Stuyvesant and into Brownsville, Brooklyn[http://www.boxermiketyson.com/early.htm]. Tyson has been quoted saying, "I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something: She only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn't pay for. I never got a chance to talk to her or know about her. Professionally, it has no effect, but it's crushing emotionally and personally." [http://kjkolb.tripod.com/homepage/miketysonquotes.html]Tyson's mother died when he was 16, and two years later, boxing manager and trainer [[Cus D'Amato]] became his legal guardian. Tyson made his way through the streets of Brooklyn by [[mugging]] and stealing; by the age of 13, he had been arrested 38 times.<ref name="stjames">[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_bio/ai_2419201235 Mike Tyson], ''St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture via findarticles.com'', Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> He ended up at the Tryon School for Boys in Johnstown, New York. It was at the school that Tyson's raw boxing ability was discovered by Bobby Stewart, a juvenile detention center counselor and former boxer.<ref name="espn1"/> Considering Tyson as an outstanding athlete, Stewart trained him for a few months and then introduced him to D'Amato.<ref name="espn1"/> Tyson was later removed from reform school by D'Amato.<ref>Roberts & Skutt (1999), [http://www.ibhof.com/d'amato.htm The Boxing Register:Cus D'Amato], ''via [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]], McBooks Press.'', Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> He saw Tyson's potential and took over his training; he later became his [[legal guardian]],<ref name="espn1"/> and Tyson has often referred to his love for D'Amato as a father figure. [[Kevin Rooney]] also trained Tyson under D'Amato, and they were occasionally assisted by [[Teddy Atlas]], who was dismissed by D'Amato when Tyson was 15. Rooney eventually took over all training duties for the young boxer. ==Career== ===Amateur career=== As an [[amateur boxing|amateur]], Tyson amassed a 24-3 record and was considered a formidable opponent and prime candidate to represent the USA in the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in [[Los Angeles]]. However, two controversial losses to [[Henry Tillman]] ended his Olympics chances. In 1984 he was also the [[National Golden Gloves]] Heavyweight Champion. Tyson turned professional soon after.<ref>[http://www.askmen.com/men/sports_60/67c_mike_tyson.html Mike Tyson], ''Askmen.com'', Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> He had another controversial loss in 1983 in the Golden Gloves tournament to Craig Payne. Tyson had many other amateur bouts of which the dates, names of opponents and results aren't certain. ===Rise to stardom=== Tyson made his professional debut on [[March 6]] [[1985]], in [[Albany, New York|Albany]], [[New York]]. He defeated Hector Mercedes with a first round [[knockout]].<ref name="espn1"/> Fighting frequently in his first two years as a professional, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by knockout--16 in the first round.<ref name="rec_0">[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/tysonrec.htm "Iron" Mike Tyson], ''Cyberboxingzone.com Boxing record'', Retrieved on [[2007-04-27]].</ref> The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders,<ref name="rec_0"/> and his win streak attracted media attention, leading to his being billed as the next great [[heavyweight]] champion. D'Amato died in November 1985, relatively early into Tyson's professional career; some speculate that his death was the genesis of many of the troubles Tyson was to experience later as his life and career progressed.<ref>Hornfinger, [http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxing-article/Cus-Damato-Mike-Tyson.html Cus D'Amato], ''SaddoBoxing.com'', Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> Tyson's first nationally [[television|televised]] bout took place on [[February 16]], [[1986]], at [[Houston Field House]] in [[Troy, NY]] against journeyman heavyweight [[Jesse Ferguson]]. Tyson knocked down Ferguson with an uppercut in the fifth round that broke Ferguson's nose.<ref>Oates, Joyce C., [http://jco.usfca.edu/boxing/tyson.html Mike Tyson], ''[[Life Magazine]] via author's website'', [[1986-11-22]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-11]].</ref> During the sixth round, Ferguson began to hold and clinch Tyson in an apparent attempt to avoid further punishment. After admonishing Ferguson several times to obey his commands to box, the [[Referee (boxing)|referee]] finally stopped the fight near the middle of the sixth round. Initially ruled a win for Tyson by disqualification (DQ) of his opponent, the ruling was subsequently "adjusted" as a win by [[Knockout#Technical knockouts|technical knockout]] (TKO) after Tyson's corner protested that a DQ win would end Tyson's string of knockout victories, and that a knockout would have been the inevitable result. The rationale offered for the revised outcome was that the fight was actually stopped because Ferguson could not (rather than would not) continue boxing. On [[November 22]], [[1986]], Tyson was given his first title fight against [[Trevor Berbick]] for the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) heavyweight championship. Tyson won the title by second round TKO, and at the age of 20 years and 4 months became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.<ref>Pinnington, Samuel., [http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2062-Trevor-Berbick-The-Soldier-of-the-Cross.html Trevor Berbick - The Soldier of the Cross], ''Britishboxing.net'', [[2007-01-31]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-11]].</ref> Because of Tyson's strength, many fighters were said to be too intimidated to hit him<ref>Para, Murali., [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news/para2509.php "Iron" Mike Tyson - His Place in History], ''Eastsideboxing.com'', [[September 25]]. Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> and this was backed up by his outstanding hand speed, accuracy, coordination, power, and timing. Tyson was also noted for his defensive abilities.<ref name="peekaboo">Richmann[http://www.saddoboxing.com/2844-mike-tyson-kevin-rooney-reunited.html What If Mike Tyson And Kevin Rooney Reunited?], ''Saddoboxing.com'', [[2006-02-24]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> Holding his hands high in the [[Peek-a-Boo (boxing style)|Peek-a-Boo]] style taught by his mentor [[Cus D'Amato]], he slipped and weaved out of the way of the opponent's punches while closing the distance to deliver his own punches.<ref name="peekaboo"/> One of Tyson's trademark combinations was to throw a right hook to his opponent's body, then follow it up with a right uppercut to his opponent's chin. ===Undisputed Champion=== Expectations for Tyson were extremely high, and he embarked on an ambitious campaign to fight all the top heavyweights in the world. Tyson defended his title against [[James 'Bonecrusher' Smith]] on [[March 7]] [[1987]], in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]. He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's [[World Boxing Association]] (WBA) title to his existing belt.<ref>Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON UNIFIES W.B.C.-W.B.A. TITLES", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 5, Page 1, Column 4'', [[1987-03-08]].</ref> 'Tyson mania' in the media was becoming rampant.<ref>Bamonte, Bryan., [http://www.dailyiowan.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=cf1ce280-6bad-4cb5-a300-fe79cfdb7bd7 Bad man rising]. ''[[The Daily Iowan]]'', [[2005-10-06]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> He beat [[Pinklon Thomas]] in May with a [[knockout]] in the sixth round.<ref>Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON RETAINS TITLE ON KNOCKOUT IN SIXTH", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 5, Page 1, Column 2'', [[1987-05-31]].</ref> On [[August 1]] he took the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) title from [[Tony Tucker]] in a twelve round unanimous decision.<ref>Berger, Phil (1987), "BOXING; TYSON UNDISPUTED AND UNANIMOUS TITLIST", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 51, Column 1'', [[1987-08-02]].</ref> He became the first heavyweight to own all three major belts — WBA, WBC, and IBF — at the same time. Another fight in 1987 was in October that ended with a victory for Tyson by knockout in the seventh round.<ref>Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON RETAINS TITLE IN 7 ROUNDS", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 51, Column 1'', [[1987-10-17]].</ref> Also in 1987, [[Nintendo]] released the [[video game]], ''[[Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!]]'', for its [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. ''Punch-Out!!'' is an early example of a video game endorsed by a professional athlete. Tyson had three fights in 1988. He faced [[Larry Holmes]] on [[January 22]], [[1988]], and defeated the legendary former champion by fourth round knockout.<ref>Berger, Phil (1988), "Tyson Keeps Title With 3 Knockdowns in Fourth," ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 47, Column 5'', [[1988-01-23]].</ref> This was the only knockout loss Holmes suffered in 75 professional bouts. In March, Tyson then fought contender [[Tony Tubbs]] in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]], fitting in an easy two-round victory amid promotional and marketing work.<ref>Shapiro, Michael. (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section A, Page 29, Column 1'', [[1988-03-22]].</ref> On [[June 27]], [[1988]], Tyson faced [[Michael Spinks]]. Spinks, who had taken the heavyweight championship from [[Larry Holmes]] via a 15-round decision in 1985, had not lost his title in the ring but was not recognized as champion by the major boxing organizations. Holmes had previously given up all but the IBF title, and that was eventually stripped from Spinks. However, Spinks did become the lineal champion by beating Holmes and many (including [[The Ring (magazine)|''Ring'']] magazine) considered him to have a legitimate claim to being the true heavyweight champion. Tyson knocked out Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round.<ref>Berger, Phil. (1988), "Tyson Knocks Out Spinks at 1:31 of Round 1", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section B, Page 7, Column 5'', [[1988-06-28]].</ref> ===Controversy and upset=== During this period, Tyson's problems outside boxing were also starting to emerge. His marriage to [[Robin Givens]] was heading for [[divorce]],<ref name="divorc1">[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=950DE5DA1738F931A35755C0A96F948260 SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; Tyson and Givens: Divorce Is Official], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[New York Times]]'', [[1989-06-02]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> and his future contract was being fought over by [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]] and [[Bill Cayton]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=950DE5D91131F933A15752C0A96F948260 SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; King Accuses Cayton], ''[[New York Times]]'', [[1989-01-20]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> In late 1988, Tyson fired longtime trainer [[Kevin Rooney]], the man many credit for honing Tyson's craft after the death of D'Amato.<ref name="peekaboo"/> Without Rooney, Tyson's skills quickly deteriorated and he became more prone to looking for the one-punch knockout, rather than using the combinations that brought him to stardom.<ref>Cox, Monte D., [http://coxscorner.tripod.com/tyson.html MIKE TYSON: IRON and CLAY], ''Cox's Corner'', Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> He also began to head-hunt, neglecting to attack the opponent's body first.<ref name="salon01">Kaufman, King., [http://www.salon.com/news/sports/col/kaufman/2002/05/14/tyson/index.html Tyson: Greatest ever?], ''[[Salon.com]]'', [[2002-05-14]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-27]].</ref> In addition, he lost his defensive skills and began to barrel straight in toward the opponent, neglecting to [[jab]] and slip his way in.<ref>Simmons, Bill., [http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/020611 Say 'goodbye' to our little friend], ''[[ESPN]] Page 2'', [[2002-06-11]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> In 1989, Tyson had only two fights amid personal turmoil. He faced the popular [[United Kingdom|British]] boxer [[Frank Bruno]] in February in a fight where Bruno managed to stun Tyson at the end of the 1st round,<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/1989/tv3.shtml Bruno vs Tyson], ''[[BBC]] TV'', Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> although Tyson went on to knock out Bruno in the fifth round. Tyson then knocked out [[Carl Williams (boxer)|Carl "The Truth" Williams]] in one round in July.<ref>Berger, Phil (1989), "Tyson Stuns Williams With Knockout in 1:33," ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 1, Page 45, Column 2'', [[1989-07-22]].</ref> In 1989, Tyson was granted an [[Honorary degree|honorary doctorate]] in Humane Letters from [[Central State University]] in Ohio. By 1990, Tyson seemed to have lost direction, and his personal life and training habits were in disarray. In a fight on [[February 11]], [[1990]], he lost the undisputed championship to [[James Buster Douglas|James "Buster" Douglas]] in Tokyo.<ref name="buster">Kincade, Kevin., [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=4063&more=1 "The Moments": Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas], ''Eastsideboxing.com'', [[2005-07-12]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> Tyson was a 1/42 [[betting odds|favorite]], but Douglas was at an emotional peak after losing his mother to a stroke 23 days prior to the fight, and fought the fight of his life.<ref name="buster"/> Tyson failed to find a way past Douglas's quick jab that had a {{convert|12|in|cm|sing=on}} reach advantage over his own. Tyson did send Douglas to the floor in the eighth round, catching him with an uppercut, but Douglas recovered sufficiently to hand Tyson a heavy beating in the subsequent two rounds (after the fight, the Tyson camp would complain that the count was slow and that Douglas had taken longer than ten seconds to get to his feet).<ref>Bellfield, Lee., [http://www.saddoboxing.com/2811-month-boxing-history-buster-douglas-mike-tyson-1990.html Buster Douglas - Mike Tyson 1990], ''Saddoboxing.com'', [[2006-02-16]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-25]].</ref> Just 35 seconds into the 10th round, Douglas unleashed a brutal combination of blows that sent Tyson to the canvas for the first time in his career. He was counted out by referee [[Octavio Meyran]].<ref name="buster"/> The knockout victory by Douglas over Tyson, the previously undefeated "baddest man on the planet" and arguably the most feared boxer in professional boxing at that time, has been described as one of the most shocking [[upset]]s in modern sports history.<ref>Staff, [http://espn.go.com/page2/s/list/010523upset.html Page 2's List for top upset in sports history], ''[[ESPN]].com'', [[2001-05-23]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> ===After Douglas=== After the loss, Tyson recovered by knocking out contenders [[Henry Tillman]]<ref>Berger, Phil (1990), "TYSON WINS IN 1st ROUND", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 8, Page 7, Column 4'', [[1990-06-17]].</ref> and [[Alex Stewart]]<ref>Berger, Phil (1990), "BOXING; Tyson Scores Round 1 Victory", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 8, Page 1, Column 5'', [[1990-12-09]].</ref> in the first round in his next two fights. Tyson's victory over the [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Olympics]] Boxing Heavyweight gold medalist (and 1983 Boxing Heavyweight [[silver medalist]] of the [[Pan American Games]]) Tillman enabled Tyson to avenge his early career amateur losses at Tillman's hands. These bouts set up an elimination match for another shot at the undisputed world heavyweight championship, which [[Evander Holyfield]] had taken from Douglas in his first defense of the title. Tyson, who was the #1 contender, faced #2 contender [[Donovan Ruddock|Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock]] on [[March 18]] [[1991]], in Las Vegas. Ruddock at the time was seen as the most dangerous heavyweight around and was thought of as one of the hardest punching heavyweights. Tyson and Ruddock went back and forth for most of the fight, until referee [[Richard Steele (referee)|Richard Steele]] controversially stopped the fight during the seventh round in favor of Tyson. This decision infuriated the fans in attendance, sparking a post-fight melee in the audience and the referee had to be escorted from the ring.<ref>Bellfield, Lee., [http://www.saddoboxing.com/939-boxing-history-mike-tyson-ruddock.html March 1991-Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock], ''Saddoboxing.com'', [[2005-03-13]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> Tyson and Ruddock met again on [[June 28]] that year, with Tyson knocking down Ruddock twice and winning a 12 round unanimous decision.<ref>Berger, Phil (1991), "Tyson Floors Ruddock Twice and Wins Rematch", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 1, Page 29, Column 5'', [[1991-06-29]].</ref> A fight between Tyson and Holyfield for the undisputed championship was arranged for the fall of 1991. ==Rape conviction, prison, and aftermath== However, the much-anticipated match between Tyson and reigning champion Holyfield was not to be. Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the [[rape]] of [[Miss Black America|Miss Black Rhode Island]], [[Desiree Washington]], in an [[Indianapolis, Indiana|Indianapolis]] hotel room. Tyson was convicted on the charge on [[February 10]] [[1992]].<ref>Muscatine, Alison., [http://www-tech.mit.edu/V112/N4/tyson.04w.html Tyson Found Guilty of Rape, Two Other Charges], ''[[The Washington Post]] via MIT-The Tech'', [[1992-02-11]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-11]].</ref> Under [[Indiana]] law, a defendant convicted of a [[felony]] must begin serving his [[prison]] sentence immediately after the sentence is imposed. He was given a sentence of six years and was released in March 1995 after serving three years.<ref>Berkow, Ira (1995), "BOXING; After Three Years in Prison, Tyson Gains His Freedom", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition - Final, Section 8, Page 1, Column 2'', [[1995-03-26]].</ref> During his incarceration, Tyson converted to [[Islam]]<ref name='The New York Times 1994-11-13'>{{cite news | title=The Tyson, Olajuwon Connection | date=1994-11-13| publisher=The New York Times Company| url =http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C06E3D81731F930A25752C1A962958260| work =The New York Times| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref>. Tyson did not fight again until later in 1995. He had two comeback bouts against [[Peter McNeeley]] and [[Buster Mathis Jr.]], which he won easily. Interest in Tyson's first comeback fight since his incarceration was high enough that it grossed more than [[US$]]96 million worldwide, including a United States record $63 million for [[pay-per-view|PPV]] television. The fight was purchased by 1.52 million homes, setting both PPV viewership and revenue records for that time.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE0DE1439F932A3575AC0A963958260 SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; Record Numbers for Fight], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[New York Times]], [[2005-09-01]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-31]].</ref> The brief 89 second fight wherein McNeeley swiftly crumpled on facing Tyson, elicited criticism that Tyson's management lined up "[[Tomato Can]]s," easily defeatable and unworthy boxers for his return.<ref>Sandomir, Richard (1995), "TV SPORTS; Who Must Tyson Face Next? A Finer Brand of Tomato Can", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late Edition - Final, Section B, Page 8, Column 1'', [[1995-08-22]].</ref> He regained one belt by easily winning the WBC title from [[Frank Bruno]] (their second fight) in March 1996 by knocking him out in the third round.<ref>Bellfield, Lee., [http://www.saddoboxing.com/967-boxing-history-1996-bruno-tyson-ii.html March 1996 – Frank Bruno vs. Mike Tyson II], ''Saddoboxing.com'', [[2005-03-18]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> Tyson added the WBA belt by defeating champion [[Bruce Seldon]] in one round in September that year. Seldon was severely criticized and mocked in the popular press for seemingly collapsing to innocuous punches from Tyson in the fight.<ref>Gordon, Randy., [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/randy.htm Tyson-Seldon 1-1-1-1-1], ''Cyberboxingzone.com'', [[1996-09-04]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> ==The Tyson-Holyfield fights== ===''Tyson vs. Holyfield I''=== {{main|Tyson-Holyfield I}} Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against [[Evander Holyfield]]. Holyfield was in the fourth fight of his own comeback after retiring in 1994 following the loss of his championship to [[Michael Moorer]] (who subsequently lost to [[George Foreman]] by knockout during his first defense). It was said that Don King and others saw Holyfield, the former champion, who was 34 at the time of the fight and a huge underdog, as a washed up fighter.<ref>Cohen, Andrew., [http://www.wie.org/j15/holyfield.asp Evander Holyfield: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves], ''What is Enlightenment Magazine'', Issue #15 - 1999, Retrieved on [[2007-03-25]].</ref> On [[November 9]] [[1996]], in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed '' 'Finally' ''. In a surprising turn of events, the supposedly "washed-up" Holyfield, who was given virtually no chance to win by numerous commentators,<ref>Shetty, Sanjeev., [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/1636676.stm Holyfield makes history], ''[[BBC]] Sports'', [[2001-12-26]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-17]].</ref> defeated Tyson by TKO when referee [[Mitch Halpern]] stopped the bout in round 11.<ref>Katsilometes, John., [http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/boxing/tyson-holyfield/stories/downside.html Holyfield knocks fight out of Tyson], ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]'', [[1996-11-10]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-18]].</ref> Holyfield made history with the upset win by being the second person ever to win a heavyweight championship belt three times. However Holyfield's victory was marred by allegations from Tyson's camp of Holyfield's frequent [[headbutt]]s<ref name="ref_1">[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun26_ref.html Tyson camp objects to Halpern as referee], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[Canoe.ca]]'', [[1997-06-26]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-18]].</ref> during the bout. Although the headbutts were ruled accidental by the referee,<ref name="ref_1"/> they would become a point of contention in the subsequent rematch.<ref name="butt1">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/464513.stm Tyson: 'I'd bite again'], ''[[BBC]] Sports'', [[1999-10-04]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-18]].</ref> ===''Tyson vs. Holyfield II'' and aftermath=== [[Image:Holyfield-Tyson II poster.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster publicizing the [[28 June]] [[1997]], Holyfield-Tyson II fight, dubbed ''The Sound and The Fury''.]] {{main|Holyfield-Tyson II}} Tyson and Holyfield fought again on [[June 28]] [[1997]]. Originally, Halpern was supposed to be the referee, but after Tyson's camp protested, Halpern stepped aside in favor of [[Mills Lane]].<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun28_ref.html Lane late replacement, center of action], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> The highly anticipated rematch was dubbed ''"The Sound and the Fury,"'' and was held at the Las Vegas [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], site of the first bout. It was a lucrative event, drawing even more attention than the first bout and grossing $100-million. Tyson received $30 million and Holyfield $35 million — the highest paid professional [[Prize money|boxing purses]] ever until 2007.<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun25_hol.html Holyfield vs. Tyson - 'fight of the times'], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-25]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref><ref name="ppv_2">Dahlberg, Tim. [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/10/sports/NA-SPT-BOX-De-La-Hoya-Mayweather-Revenue.php De La Hoya-Mayweather becomes richest fight in boxing history], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[International Herald Tribune]]'', [[2007-05-09]], retrieved on [[2007-11-02]].</ref> The fight was purchased by 1.99 million households, setting a pay-per-view buy rate record that stood until the [[May 5]] [[2007]], [[De La Hoya-Mayweather boxing match]].<ref name="Multichannel News 2007-02-26">{{cite news | first=R. Thomas | last=Umstead | title=De La Hoya Bout Could Set a PPV Record | date=2007-02-26 | publisher=Variety Group | url =http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6419487.html?display=Top+Stories | work =Multichannel News | accessdate = 2007-03-25}}</ref><ref name="ppv_2"/> Soon to become one of the most controversial events in modern sports,<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/story?page=listranker/25bigcontroversy ESPN25: Sports Biggest Controversies], ''[[ESPN]].com'', Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> the fight was stopped at the end of the third round, with Tyson disqualified<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun28_fightstory.html Tyson DQd for biting Holyfield], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> for biting Holyfield on both ears. The first time he bit him they stopped the match but later resumed. However after the match resumed Tyson did it again except this time he got disqualified and Holyfield won the match. One bite was severe enough to remove a piece of Holyfield's right ear, which was found on the ring floor after the fight.<ref>Buffery, Steve., [http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun29_buffery.html Champ chomped by crazed Tyson], ''The [[Toronto Sun]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> Tyson later stated that it was retaliation for Holyfield repeatedly head butting him without penalty.<ref name="butt1"/> In the confusion that followed the ending of the bout and announcement of the decision, a near riot erupted in the arena and several people were injured in the ensuing melee.<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun29_mayhem.html Dozens injured in mayhem following bout], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> As a subsequent fallout from the incident, [[US$]]3&nbsp;million was immediately withheld from Tyson's $30-million purse by the Nevada state boxing commission (the most it could legally hold back at the time).<ref>Buffery, Steve., [http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun29_money.html Officials may withhold Tyson's money], ''The [[Toronto Sun]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-06-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> Two days after the fight, Tyson issued a statement,<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun30_ty.html The text of Mike Tyson's statement], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-07-30]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> apologizing directly to Holyfield for his actions and asked not to be banned for life over the incident.<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jun30_ty4.html Tyson: "I am sorry"], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-07-30]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> Tyson was roundly condemned in the news media but was not without defenders. Novelist and commentator [[Katherine Dunn]] wrote a column that criticized Holyfield's sportsmanship in the controversial bout and charged the news media with being biased against Tyson.<ref name="Dunn_1">Dunn, Katherine. [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/box9-99.htm#kd DEFENDING TYSON], ''[[PDXS]] via cyberboxingzone.com'', [[1997-07-09]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-18]].</ref> On [[July 9]] [[1997]], Tyson's boxing license was revoked by the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] in a unanimous voice vote; he was also fined US$3&nbsp;million and ordered to pay the legal costs of the hearing.<ref>[http://www.canoe.ca/BoxingTysonHolyfield/jul9_banned.html Tyson banned for life], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via Slam! Boxing'', [[1997-07-09]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-10]].</ref> As most state athletic commissions honor sanctions imposed by other states, this effectively made Tyson unable to box in the United States. The revocation was not permanent, as a little more than a year later on [[October 18]] [[1998]], the commission voted 4-1 to restore Tyson's boxing license.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/boxing/news/2002/0129/1319772.html Mike Tyson timeline], ''[[ESPN.com]]'', [[2002-01-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-09]].</ref> ==1999 to 2005== ===After Holyfield=== In January 1999, Tyson returned to the ring to fight the [[South Africa]]n [[Francois Botha]], in another fight that ended in controversy. While Botha initially controlled the fight, Tyson allegedly attempted to break Botha's arms during a tie-up and both boxers were cautioned by the referee in the ill-tempered bout. Botha was ahead on points on all scorecards and was confident enough to mock Tyson as the fight continued. Nonetheless, Tyson landed a straight right-hand in the fifth round that knocked out Botha.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/256442.stm Rusty Tyson finds the perfect punch], ''[[BBC]] News'', [[1999-01-17]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> Legal problems caught up with Tyson once again. On [[February 6]] [[1999]], Tyson was sentenced to a year's imprisonment, fined $5,000, and ordered to serve two years [[probation]] and perform 200 hours of [[community service]] for [[assault]]ing two motorists after a traffic accident on [[August 31]] [[1998]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/272855.stm Tyson jailed over road rage], ''[[BBC]] News'', [[1999-02-06]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> He served nine months of that sentence. After his release, he fought Orlin Norris on [[October 23]] [[1999]]. Tyson knocked down Norris with a left hook thrown after the bell sounded to end the first round. Norris injured his knee from the off-the-clinch-punch when he went down and said he was unable to continue the fight. Consequently, the bout was ruled a [[No contest (boxing)|no contest]].<ref>Feour, Royce., [http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/1999/Oct-24-Sun-1999/sports/12214536.html No-contest; more trouble], ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]'', [[1999-10-24]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> In 2000, Tyson had three fights. The first was staged at the [[MEN Arena]], [[Manchester]], [[England]] against [[Julius Francis]]. Following controversy as to whether Tyson should be allowed into the country, he took four minutes to knock out Francis, ending the bout in the second round.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/623865.stm Tyson wastes little time], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2000-01-30]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> He also fought [[Lou Savarese]] in June 2000 in [[Glasgow]], winning in the first round (the fight lasted only 38 seconds). Tyson continued punching after the referee had stopped the fight, knocking him to the floor as he tried to separate the boxers.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/sport/2000/tyson/804472.stm Tyson fight ends in farce], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2000-06-25]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> In October, Tyson fought the similarly controversial [[Andrzej Gołota]],<ref>Gregg, John., [http://www.boxingtimes.com/analyses/2000/001020tyson_golota.html Iron Mike Makes Golota Quit], ''BoxingTimes.com'', [[2000-10-20]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> winning in round three after Gołota refused to fight. The result was later changed to no contest after Tyson refused to take a pre-fight drug test and then tested positive for [[cannabis (drug)|marijuana]] in a post-fight urine test.<ref>''[[Associated Press]]''. (2001), "PLUS: BOXING; Tyson Tests Positive For Marijuana", ''[[The New York Times]], Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section D, Page 5, Column 4'', [[2001-01-19]].</ref> Tyson fought only once in 2001, beating [[Brian Nielsen]] in [[Copenhagen]] with a seventh round TKO.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/1597519.stm Brutal Tyson wins in seven], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2001-10-14]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-25]].</ref> ===Lewis vs. Tyson=== {{main|Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson}} [[Image:Lewis-Tyson.jpg|thumb|The [[Lennox Lewis|Lewis]]-Tyson fight that took place on [[June 8]] [[2002]], was one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in years.]] Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002, against [[Lennox Lewis]], who held the WBC, IBF and [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] titles at the time. As promising amateurs, Tyson and Lewis had sparred together at a training camp, in a meeting arranged by Cus D'Amato in 1984.<ref>Rafael, Dan., [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/stories/2002-06-03-tyson-lewis.htm Lewis vs. Tyson: The prequel], ''[[USA Today]]'', [[2002-06-03]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-25]].</ref> Tyson sought to fight Lewis in Nevada for a more lucrative box-office venue, but the Nevada boxing commission refused him a license to box as he was facing possible [[sexual assault]] charges at the time.<ref name="rap1">[http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2002/01/30/tyson-crime020130.html Mike Tyson rap sheet], ''[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]].ca'', [[2007-01-12]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-25]].</ref> Two years prior to the bout, in a post-fight interview following the Savarese fight, Tyson had made several inflammatory remarks to Lewis, "I want your heart, I want to eat your children."<ref>York, Anthony., [http://archive.salon.com/news/sports/bounds/2000/06/28/bounds2/ "I want to eat your children, ...], ''[[Salon.com]]'', [[2000-06-28]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-26]].</ref> On [[January 22]] [[2002]], a brawl involving the two boxers and their entourages occurred at a [[News conference|press conference]] held in New York to publicize the planned event.<ref>[[Associated Press|AP]], [http://espn.go.com/boxing/news/2002/0122/1315536.html Tyson media circus takes center stage], ''[[ESPN]].com'', [[2002-01-22]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> The melee put to rest any chance of a Nevada fight and alternative arrangements had to be made, with the fight eventually occurring on [[June 8]] at the [[Pyramid Arena]] in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. Lewis dominated the fight and knocked out Tyson in the eighth round. Tyson was magnanimous after the fight and praised Lewis on his victory.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/specials/lewis_v_tyson_fight/2032422.stm Lewis stuns Tyson for famous win], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2002-06-09]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> This fight was the highest-grossing event in [[pay-per-view]] history at that time, generating $106.9 million from 1.95 million buys in the USA.<ref name="Multichannel News 2007-02-26"/><ref name="ppv_2"/> ===Late career, bankruptcy and retirement=== On [[February 22]] [[2003]], Tyson beat fringe contender [[Clifford Etienne]] 49 seconds into round one, once again in Memphis. The pre-fight was marred by rumors of Tyson's lack of fitness and that he took time out from training to party in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] and get a new facial [[tattoo]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/boxing/news/2003/0222/1513016.html Etienne's night ends 49 seconds into first round], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[ESPN.com]]'', [[2003-02-22]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> This would be Tyson's final professional victory in the ring. In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for [[bankruptcy]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/3120237.stm Tyson files for bankruptcy], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2002-08-03]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> Tyson is said to have squandered nearly $300&nbsp;million in ring earnings through lavish spending and bad advice. In 2003, amid all his economic troubles, he was named by ''[[Ring Magazine]]'' at number 16, right behind [[Sonny Liston]], among [[Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time|the 100 greatest punchers of all time]]. On [[July 30]] [[2004]], Tyson faced the British boxer [[Danny Williams (boxer)|Danny Williams]] in another comeback fight, this time staged in [[Louisville, Kentucky]]. Tyson dominated the opening two rounds. The third round was even, with Williams getting in some clean blows and also a few illegal ones, for which he was penalized. In the fourth round, Tyson was unexpectedly knocked out. After the fight, it was revealed that Tyson was trying to fight on one leg, having torn a [[ligament]] in his other knee in the first round. This was Tyson's fifth career defeat.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/3935121.stm Williams shocks Tyson], ''[[BBC]] Sports'', [[2004-07-31]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> He underwent surgery for the ligament four days after the fight. His manager, Shelly Finkel, claimed that Tyson was unable to throw meaningful right-hand punches after the knee injury.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/3942971.stm Tyson camp blames injury], ''[[BBC]] Sports'', [[2004-07-31]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> On [[June 11]] [[2005]], Tyson stunned the boxing world by quitting before the start of the seventh round in a close bout against journeyman [[Kevin McBride]]. After losing the third of his last four fights, Tyson said he would quit boxing because he no longer had "the fighting guts or the heart anymore." <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/4084744.stm Tyson quits boxing after defeat], ''[[BBC]] Sport'', [[2005-06-12]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-14]].</ref> ==Legacy== A 1998 ranking of "The Greatest Heavyweights of All-Time" by [[The Ring (magazine)|Ring magazine]] placed Tyson at #14 on the list.<ref>{{cite book | author = The Editors of Ring Magazine. | title = The 1999 Boxing Alamanac and Book of Facts | publisher = London Publishing Co. | date = 1999 | location = Ft. Washington, PA | pages = 132 | issn = 10849410}}</ref> However, some boxing historians argue Tyson ranks in the top 10. A computer program, cited by British boxing commentator and journalist [[Reg Gutteridge]] in his 1995 book 'Mike Tyson - The Release Of Power', took into account the skill, speed, power, strength, title defences, weight, career records and calibre of opponents. The careers of all heavyweight champions from the last 100 years were evaluated and Tyson ranked as the 4th greatest heavyweight from the last 50 years and 7th greatest of all-time. In [[Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years]], released in 2002, Tyson was ranked at #72. ==After professional boxing== [[Image:Just before I had him.jpg|thumb|left|Mike Tyson giving an [[Individual events (speech)#After Dinner Speaking|after dinner speech in 2005.]]]] On the front page of ''[[USA Today]]'' on [[June 3]], [[2005]], Tyson was quoted as saying: "My whole life has been a waste - I've been a failure." He continued: "I just want to escape. I'm really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a [[missionary]]. I think I could do that while keeping my dignity without letting people know they chased me out of the country. I want to get this part of my life over as soon as possible. In this country nothing good is going to come of me. People put me so high; I wanted to tear that image down."<ref name="UST1">Saraceno, Jon., [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2005-06-02-tyson-saraceno_x.htm Tyson: 'My whole life has been a waste'], ''[[USAToday]].com'', [[2005-06-02]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-11]].</ref> Tyson began to spend much of his time tending to his 350 pigeons in [[Paradise Valley, Arizona|Paradise Valley]], an upscale enclave near [[Phoenix, Arizona]].<ref>[http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8305426/ Tyson has flown coop in new home], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[MSNBC]].com'', [[2005-06-22]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> Tyson has stayed in the limelight by promoting various [[website]]s and companies.<ref>Henderson, Kenneth., [http://www.ringsidereport.com/Henderson6202006.htm A Look at Mike Tyson's Life after Boxing], ''ringsidereport.com'', [[2002-06-20]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-28]].</ref> In the past Tyson had shunned endorsements, accusing other athletes of putting on a false front to obtain them.<ref>Saraceno, Jon., [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/comment/saraceno/2002-06-06-saraceno.htm Tyson shows good-guy side with kids], ''[[USA Today]]'', [[2002-06-06]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-27]].</ref> He has also done entertainment boxing shows at a casino in [[Las Vegas Strip|Las Vegas]]<ref>Birch, Paul., [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/5326980.stm Tyson reduced to Vegas turn], ''[[BBC]] Sports'', [[2002-09-13]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-27]].</ref> and started a tour of exhibition bouts to pay off his numerous debts.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/5393536.stm Debt-ridden Tyson returns to ring], '' [[BBC]] Sports'', [[2006-09-29]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-27]].</ref> On [[December 29]], [[2006]], Tyson was arrested in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], on suspicion of [[Driving under the influence|DUI]] and [[felony]] [[drug possession]] after he nearly crashed into a police [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] shortly after leaving a night club. According to a police probable-cause statement, filed in [[Maricopa County]] Superior Court, "[Tyson] admitted to using [drugs] today and stated he is an addict and has a problem."<ref>Gaynor, Tim., [http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/061229/3/45pl7.html Mike Tyson arrested on cocaine charges], ''[[Reuters]] via Yahoo.com'', [[2007-12-30]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-15]].</ref> Tyson pleaded not guilty on [[January 22]], [[2007]], in Maricopa County Superior Court to felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. On [[February 8]] he checked himself into an in-patient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges.<ref>Khan, Chris., [http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2007/feb/08/boxing-tyson-enters-rehab-facility/ Boxing: Tyson enters rehab facility], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[The Albuquerque Tribune]]'', [[2007-02-08]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-06]].</ref> On [[September 24]], [[2007]], Mike Tyson pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. He was convicted of these charges in November 2007 and sentenced to 24 hours in jail, 360 hours community service and 3 years probation. Prosecutors had requested a year long jail sentence, but the judge praised Tyson for seeking help with his drug problems.<ref>BBC NEWS, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7102471.stm Tyson Jailed on Drugs Charges], ''news.bbc.com'', [[2007-11-19]], Retrieved on [[2007-11-19]].</ref> ==Marriage and children== Tyson has been legally married twice and has had children with several different women. His first marriage was to actress [[Robin Givens]] from [[February 7]], [[1988]] to [[February 14]], [[1989]].<ref name="divorc1"/> Givens was known for her work on the [[Situation comedy|sitcom]] ''[[Head of the Class]]''. Tyson's marriage to Givens was especially tumultuous with allegations of violence, [[spousal abuse]] and mental instability.<ref name="givens1">[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_n3_v44/ai_6932688 Mike Tyson vs. Robin Givens: the champ's biggest fight], ''[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]] via findarticles.com'', January 1989, Retrieved on [[2007-04-24]].</ref> Matters came to a head when Tyson and Givens gave a joint interview with [[Barbara Walters]] on the [[American Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] [[Television|TV]] [[newsmagazine]] show ''[[20/20]]'' in September 1988, in which Givens described life with Tyson as "torture, pure hell, worse than anything I could possibly imagine."<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEFD7123CF933A0575AC0A96E948260 Wife Discusses Tyson], ''[[Associated Press|AP]] via [[New York Times]]'', [[1988-09-30]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-24]].</ref> Givens also described Tyson as "[[Bipolar disorder|manic depressive]]" on national television while Tyson looked on with an intent and calm expression.<ref name="givens1"/> A month later, Givens announced that she was seeking a divorce from Tyson.<ref name="givens1"/> They had no children. His second marriage was to Monica Turner from [[April 19]], [[1997]] – [[January 14]], [[2003]].<ref name="divorc2">[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_6_103/ai_97235749 Tyson finalizes divorce, could pay ex $9 million], ''[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]] via findarticles.com'', [[2003-02-03]], Retrieved on [[2007-04-24]].</ref> At the time of the divorce filing, Turner worked as a [[Pediatrics|pediatric]] [[Residency (medicine)|resident]] at [[Georgetown University School of Medicine|Georgetown University Medical Center]] in [[Washington DC]].<ref name="smg1">[http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/tysondiv1.html The Smoking Gun: Archive], ''[[The Smoking Gun]], Retrieved on [[2007-03-30]].</ref> She is also the sister of [[Michael S. Steele|Michael Steele]], the former [[Lieutenant Governor]] of [[Maryland]]. Turner filed for divorce from Tyson in January 2002, claiming that he committed [[adultery]] during their five-year marriage, an act that "has neither been forgiven nor condoned."<ref name="smg1"/> The couple had two children: Rayna (born [[February 14]], [[1996]]) and Amir ([[August 5]], [[1997]]).<ref name="smg1"/> Tyson has four other children: Gena, Mikey, Miguel, and Exodus.<ref name="UST1"/> ==In popular culture== {{main|Mike Tyson in popular culture}} At the height of his fame and career in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, Tyson was one of the most recognized sports personalities in the world. Apart from his many sporting accomplishments, his outrageous and controversial behavior in the ring and in his private life has kept him in the public eye.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/story?page=listranker/outrageousresults ESPN25: The 25 Most Outrageous Characters], ''[[ESPN25]].com'', Retrieved on [[2007-04-01]].</ref> As such, Tyson has appeared in myriad popular media in either [[cameo appearance]]s or as a subject of [[parody]] or [[satire]]. In 2008, a Tyson documentary premiered at the annual Cannes Film Festival in France. ==Boxing championships and accomplishments== Tyson established an impressive list of accomplishments, mostly early in his career:<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/keyfacts/stories/spoty_overseas.shtml Sports Personality of the Year - overseas winners], ''[[BBC]].co.uk' Retrieved on [[2007-03-31]].</ref> '''Titles''' * [[National Golden Gloves Champion]] Heavyweight 1984 * Undisputed [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight champion]] (held all three major championship belts; [[World Boxing Association|WBA]], [[IBF]], and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]) &mdash; [[1 August]] [[1987]] &ndash; [[11 February]] [[1990]] * [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Heavyweight Champion &mdash; [[22 november]] [[1986]] &ndash; [[11 February]] [[1990]], [[16 March]] [[1996]] &ndash; 1997 (Vacated) * [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Heavyweight Champion &mdash; [[7 March]] [[1987]] &ndash; [[11 February]] [[1990]], [[7 September]] [[1996]] &ndash; [[9 November]] [[1996]] * [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Heavyweight Champion &mdash; [[1 August]] [[1987]] &ndash; [[11 February]] [[1990]] '''Records''' * Youngest Heavyweight champion&mdash;20 years and 4 months '''Awards''' * [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]]&mdash;1988 * [[BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality]]&mdash;1989 * Ring magazine Prospect of the Year&mdash;1985 ==Professional boxing record== {{start box}} |- |align="center" colspan=8|'''50 Wins''' (44 knockouts, 5 decisions, 1 disqualification), '''6 Losses''' (5 knockouts, 1 disqualification), '''0 Draws''', '''2 No Contests'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=474&cat=boxer |title=Mike Tyson's career boxing record |work=[[Boxrec.com]] |accessdate=2008-01-18}}</ref> |- |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Res. |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Record |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Opponent |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Type |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Rd., Time |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Date |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Location |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Notes |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |50-6 |align=left|{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Kevin McBride]] |TKO || 6 {{small|(10)}}, 3:00 |[[2005-06-11]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Washington, D.C.}} [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, DC]] |align=left|{{small|Tyson's trainer Jeff Fenech asked for the fight to be stopped after the sixth<br />round. McBride pushed Tyson over in the sixth. Tyson struggled to get up and looked exhausted. Fenech decided Tyson was unable to continue through exhaustion and called the fight off.}} |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |50-5 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Danny Williams (boxer)|Danny Williams]] |KO || 4 {{small|(10)}}, 2:51 |[[2004-07-30]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Kentucky}} [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville, KY]] |align=left|{{small|With 30 seconds left in round one, Tyson sustained ligament damage to his left knee and visibly reached for his knee in pain. Tyson was knocked out in round four and claimed afterwards he was struggling to even stand from the injury. Four days later, Tyson underwent successful surgery to repair the torn knee ligaments.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |50-4 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Clifford Etienne]] |KO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 0:49 |[[2003-02-22]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Tennessee}} [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis, TN]] | |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |49-4 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Lennox Lewis]] |KO || 8 {{small|(12)}}, 2:25 |[[2002-06-08]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Tennessee}} Memphis, TN |align=left|{{small|[[List of IBF world champions#Heavyweight|IBF]]/[[List of IBO world champions#Heavyweight|IBO]]/[[List of WBC world champions#Heavyweight|WBC]] Heavyweight titles on the line.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |49-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|DEN}} [[Brian Nielsen]] |TKO || 7 {{small|(10)}}, 3:00 |[[2001-10-13]] || align=left|{{flagicon|DEN}} {{small|[[Copenhagen|Copenhagen, Denmark]]}} |align=left|{{small|Corner retirement.}} |-align=center |style="background: #dddddd"|NC |48-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} [[Andrzej Gołota]] |[[No contest (boxing)|No contest]] || 3 {{small|(10)}} |[[2000-10-20]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Michigan}} [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills, MI]] |align=left|{{small|Originally a win after round two for Tyson after Gołota refused to continue fighting, the bout was ruled a no contest by the Michigan State Athletic Commission due to Tyson testing positive for [[marijuana]] after the fight.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |48-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lou Savarese]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 0:38 |[[2000-06-24]] || align=left|{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Glasgow|Glasgow, Scotland]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |47-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Julius Francis]] |TKO || 2 {{small|(10)}}, 1:03 |[[2000-01-29]] || align=left|{{flagicon|ENG}} {{small|[[Manchester|Manchester, England]]}} | |-align=center |style="background: #dddddd"|NC |46-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Orlin Norris]] |No contest || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 3:00 |[[1999-10-23]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas, NV]] |align=left|{{small|Norris suffered a knee injury, following a post-bell punch from Tyson.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |46-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Francois Botha]] |KO || 5 {{small|(10)}}, 2:59 |[[1999-01-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV | |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |45-3 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Evander Holyfield]] |Disqualification || 3 {{small|(12)}} |[[1997-06-28]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|"[[The Bite Fight]]", Tyson disqualified for twice biting Holyfield's ears in round three.}} |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |45-2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Evander Holyfield |TKO || 11 {{small|(12)}}, 0:37 |[[1996-11-09]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Lost [[List of WBA world champions#Heavyweight|WBA Heavyweight title]].}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |45-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bruce Seldon]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(12)}}, 1:49 |[[1996-09-07]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Won WBA Heavyweight title. WBC title not on the line. Tyson relinquished the WBC title on [[September 24]].<ref name='The New York Times 1996-09-25'>{{cite news | title=Tyson Yields W.B.C. Title | date=1996-09-25| publisher=The New York Times Company| url =http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E06E3D71F3DF936A1575AC0A960958260 | work =The New York Times| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref> }} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |44-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Frank Bruno]] |TKO || 3 {{small|(12)}}, 0:50 |[[1996-03-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Won WBC Heavyweight title.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |43-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Buster Mathis Jr.|Buster Mathis, Jr.]] |KO || 3 {{small|(12)}}, 2:32 |[[1995-12-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Pennsylvania}} [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, PA]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |42-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Peter McNeeley]] |Disqualification || 1 {{small|(10)}} |[[1995-08-19]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|McNeeley was disqualified after his manager entered the ring.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |41-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Donovan Ruddock]] |Decision {{small|(unanimous)}} || 12 |[[1991-06-28]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|The rematch was as brutal as the first and as a result Ruddock sustained a broken jaw and Tyson suffered a perforated eardrum.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |40-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Donovan Ruddock |TKO || 7 {{small|(12)}}, 2:22 |[[1991-03-18]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|The fight was surrounded in controversy after referee Richard Steele stopped Ruddock in the 7th round after a barrage of punches from Tyson even though he appeared to be ok to continue. As a result of the premature stoppage a fight broke out in the ring between both camps and a rematch was called for.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |39-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Alex Stewart (boxer)|Alex Stewart]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 2:27 |[[1990-12-08]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City, NJ]] |align=left|{{small|The fight was waved off by the referee as a result of the three knock-down rule. Alex Stewart had gone down three times in the first round.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |38-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Henry Tillman]] |KO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 2:47 |[[1990-06-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Tyson gained revenge over the man who had beaten him twice in the amateurs.}} |-align=center |{{no2}}Loss |37-1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[James Douglas (boxer)|James Douglas]] |KO || 10 {{small|(12)}} |[[1990-02-11]] || align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Tokyo|Tokyo, Japan]] |align=left|{{small|Lost IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |37-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Carl Williams (boxer)|Carl Williams]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(12)}}, 1:33 |[[1989-07-21]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |36-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Frank Bruno |TKO || 5 {{small|(12)}}, 2:55 |[[1989-02-25]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |35-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Michael Spinks]] |KO || 1 {{small|(12)}}, 1:31 |[[1988-06-27]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |34-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Tubbs]] |TKO || 2 {{small|(12)}}, 2:54 |[[1988-03-21]] || align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} Tokyo, Japan |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |33-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Larry Holmes]] |TKO || 4 {{small|(12)}}, 2:55 |[[1988-01-22]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |32-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tyrell Biggs]] |TKO || 7 {{small|(12)}}, 2:59 |[[1987-10-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |31-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Tucker]] |Decision {{small|(unanimous)}} || 12 |[[1987-08-01]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Won IBF Heavyweight title and retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles, becoming Undisputed Heavyweight champion.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |30-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Pinklon Thomas]] |TKO || 6 {{small|(12)}}, 2:00 |[[1987-05-30]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |29-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[James Smith (boxer)|James Smith]] |Decision {{small|(unanimous)}} || 12 |[[1987-03-07]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Won WBA Heavyweight title and retained WBC Heavyweight title.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |28-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} [[Trevor Berbick]] |TKO || 2 {{small|(12)}}, 2:35 |[[1986-11-22]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV |align=left|{{small|Won WBC Heavyweight title.}} |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |27-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Alfonso Ratcliff]] |TKO || 2 {{small|(10)}}, 1:41 |[[1986-09-06]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Nevada}} Las Vegas, NV | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |26-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUB}} José Ribalta |TKO || 10 {{small|(10)}} |[[1986-08-17]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |25-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Marvis Frazier]] |KO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 0:30 |[[1986-07-26]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Glens Falls, New York|Glens Falls, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |24-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Lorenzo Boyd |KO || 2 {{small|(10)}}, 1:43 |[[1986-07-11]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Swan Lake, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |23-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} William Hosea |KO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 2:03 |[[1986-06-28]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Troy, New York|Troy, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |22-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Reggie Gross |TKO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 2:36 |[[1986-06-13]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[New York City|New York City, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |21-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mitch "Blood" Green|Mitch Green]] |Decision {{small|(unanimous)}} || 10 |[[1986-05-20]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} New York City, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |20-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[James Tillis]] |Decision {{small|(unanimous)}} || 10 |[[1986-05-09]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Glens Falls, New York|Glens Falls, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |19-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Steve Zouski |KO || 3 {{small|(10)}}, 2:39 |[[1986-03-10]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Uniondale, New York|Uniondale, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |18-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jesse Ferguson]] |TKO || 6 {{small|(10)}}, 1:19 |[[1986-02-16]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Troy, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |17-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Jameson |TKO || 5 {{small|(8)}}, 0:46 |[[1986-01-24]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |16-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[David Jaco]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 2:16 |[[1986-01-11]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Albany, New York|Albany, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |15-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mark Young |TKO || 1, 0:50 |[[1985-12-27]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Latham, New York|Latham, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |14-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sammy Scaff |TKO || 1 {{small|(10)}}, 1:19 |[[1985-12-06]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} New York City, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |13-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Conroy Nelson |TKO || 2 |[[1985-11-22]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Latham, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |12-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Richardson |KO || 1, 1:17 |[[1985-11-13]] || align=left|{{flagicon|Texas}} [[Houston, Texas|Houston, TX]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |11-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|TRI}} Sterling Benjamin |TKO || 1, 0:54 |[[1985-11-01]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Latham, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |10-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Colay |KO || 1 {{small|(8)}}, 0:37 |[[1985-10-25]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |9-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Donnie Long]] |TKO || 1 {{small|(6)}}, 1:28 |[[1985-10-09]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |8-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Michael Johnson |KO || 1 {{small|(6)}}, 0:39 |[[1985-09-05]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |7-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Lorenzo Canady |KO || 1 {{small|(6)}}, 1:05 |[[1985-08-15]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |6-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Larry Sims |KO || 3 {{small|(6)}}, 2:04 |[[1985-07-19]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} [[Poughkeepsie, New York|Poughkeepsie, NY]] | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |5-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} John Alderson |TKO || 2 {{small|(6)}} |[[1985-07-11]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |4-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ricardo Spain |KO || 1 {{small|(6)}}, 0:39 |[[1985-06-20]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New Jersey}} Atlantic City, NJ | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |3-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Don Halpin |KO || 4 {{small|(4)}} |[[1985-05-23]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Albany, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |2-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Trent Singleton |TKO || 1 {{small|(4)}} |[[1985-04-10]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Albany, NY | |-align=center |{{yes2}}Win |1-0 |align=left|{{flagicon|PUR}} Hector Mercedes |TKO || 1 {{small|(4)}}, 1:47 |[[1985-03-06]] || align=left|{{flagicon|New York}} Albany, NY | {{end box}} {{start box}} {{succession box | before=[[Evander Holyfield]] | title= [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]] | years= 1988 | after= [[Pernell Whitaker]] }} {{s-bef|before=[[Trevor Berbick]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight Champion]]|years=22 November 1986&ndash;11 February 1990}} {{s-aft|rows=3|after=[[James Buster Douglas|Buster Douglas]]}} {{s-bef|before=[[James Smith (boxer)|James Smith]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight Champion]]|years=7 March 1987&ndash;11 February 1990}} {{s-bef|before=[[Tony Tucker]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight Champion]]|years=1 August 1987&ndash;11 February 1990}} {{succession box | before= [[Frank Bruno]] | title= [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight Champion]] | years= 16 March 1996&ndash;1997 (Vacated) | after= {{small|Vacancy filled by}}<br />[[Lennox Lewis]] }} {{succession box | before= [[Bruce Seldon]] | title= [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[List of heavyweight boxing champions|Heavyweight Champion]] | years= 7 September 1996&ndash;9 November 1996 | after= [[Evander Holyfield]] }} {{end box}} ==See also== * [[List of heavyweight boxing champions]] * [[List of male boxers]] * [[List of WBC world champions]] * [[Peek-a-Boo (boxing style)|Peek-a-Boo]] ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== {{wikiquote}} * [http://www.boxrec.com/record000474.html Mike Tyson's career boxing record] from [[Boxrec.com]] * [http://boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=3854 Mike Tyson's Amateur Boxing Record] * [http://jco.usfca.edu/boxing/ Joyce Carol Oates on Mike Tyson, 1986-1997] * [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/2005/06/13/tyson.history/content.1.html June 2005 SI 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