Mike Tyson

Birth Name:

Michael Gerard Tyson

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Became the first heavyweight boxer to win all three major boxing belts in August 1987, when he won the International Boxing Federation title from Tony Tucker
Became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 20 in 1986 and held the title for four years
Was put into the Tryon School for Boys in New York as a teenager because of his gang activity, where he met amateur boxing champion Bob Stewart, who taught him everything he knew about boxing
Made his professional debut against Hector Mercedes in Albany, N․Y․ on March 6, 1985 at the age of 18, knocking Mercedes out in one round
Trained with legendary boxing manager Constantine "Cus" D'Amato, who became like a father to him
Quote: "I'm a dreamer․ I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds․"
After the success of his cameo appearance in the hit comedy "The Hangover" in 2009, he began appearing on TV series like "Entourage," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "How I Met Your Mother․"
Best known as a former professional boxer who was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world
Founded Iron Mike Productions in 2013 to train aspiring young boxers to become champions
Starred in the one-man Broadway production "Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Truth," directed by Spike Lee, in 2012

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