Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Michael Gerard Tyson |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 10” | ||||||
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| Weight | 109 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Bald | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Central State University, USA |
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| Degree | Doctorate in Humane Letters |
Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Pigeon-racing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Purcell Tyson | ||||
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| Step Father | Jimmy Kirkpatrick | ||||
| Mother | Lorna Smith | ||||
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Career
| Professional Debut | 1985 |
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| Career Turning Point | When Tyson won the Gold Medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games |
Favourites
| Favourite Singer | Stevie Wonder |
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| Favourite Dessert | Sorbet |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Mike Tyson changed his name to Malik Abdul Aziz after converting to Islam. | |
| His upbringing was challenging with a difficult relationship with his biological father, Purcell Tyson, and the influence of his stepfather, Jimmy Kirkpatrick. | |
| Trainer Cus D'Amato played a key role in developing Tyson's boxing skills. | |
| Despite his success, Tyson encountered controversies like a rape conviction in 1991 and biting Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997. | |
| Tyson has a keen interest in pigeon racing and tigers, particularly his Bengal Tigers, for which he has made substantial investments. |
