Mike Tyson was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style, as well as his controversial behavior inside and outside the ring.
He was trained by Cus D'Amato, who became his legal guardian after Tyson's mother passed away.
Tyson's early career was marked by a series of quick knockouts, earning him the reputation of a fearsome puncher.
In 1992, Tyson was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison; he was released on parole after three years.
After his release, Tyson returned to boxing and regained the WBA and WBC titles, but his career declined following the losses to Holyfield and Lewis.
Beyond boxing, Tyson has appeared in various films and television shows, authored books, and performed a one-man show about his life.
Titles and Achievements:
World Titles:
WBC Heavyweight Champion (1986-1990, 1996)
WBA Heavyweight Champion (1987-1990, 1996)
IBF Heavyweight Champion (1987-1990)
The Ring Heavyweight Champion (1988-1990)
Notable Achievements:
Youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days.
Undisputed The Ring, WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion from 1987-1990.
Notable Fights:
Vs. Trevor Berbick (November 22, 1986): Won by TKO in the 2nd round to claim the WBC Heavyweight title, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Vs. Michael Spinks (June 27, 1988): Won by KO in the 1st round, unifying the WBC, WBA, IBF and winning The Ring World Heavyweight titles in a bout billed as "Once and For All."
Vs. James "Buster" Douglas (February 11, 1990): Lost by KO in the 10th round, marking one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
Vs. Evander Holyfield I (November 9, 1996): Lost by TKO in the 11th round, losing the WBA Heavyweight title.
Vs. Evander Holyfield II (June 28, 1997): Disqualified in the 3rd round for biting Holyfield's ears, in a bout famously known as the "Bite Fight."
Vs. Lennox Lewis (June 8, 2002): Lost by KO in the 8th round in a fight for the WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.