What is Mike Tyson's real name?

Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

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What is Mike Tyson's new name?

Mike Tyson, in full Michael Gerald Tyson, byname Iron Mike, (born June 30, 1966, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
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Is Mike Tyson's brother a surgeon?

Rodney Tyson is the older brother of Mike Tyson. And the duo has another brother named Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick. Rodney Tyson is a brain surgeon by profession. Mike Tyson and his brother have several hilarious anecdotes together.
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What nationality is Mike Tyson?

Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005.
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Who is the best boxer of all time?

1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. He won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times.
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Who is the richest boxer of all time?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a world-renowned boxing champion and promoter known for not shying away from flaunting his wealth online. He is also the highest earning boxer globally and the wealthiest boxer of all time, with a net worth of $450 million.
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Is Tyson vegan?

Recently, Tyson reiterated his meat-free, vegan diet. “I don't eat anything that has a mother and father,” said Tyson in a 2019 interview with QC Sports, as reported in the Daily Star. “If you were created through a mother and father, through any kind of intercourse, I won't eat you.
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Why is Tyson called iron?

A force in the boxing ring

After Mike Tyson's trainer, Cus D'Amato, died, Tyson rattled off 26 more consecutive victories to run his record to 37-0. He was the most dominant fighter in the game. His powerful punches earned him the nickname 'Iron Mike' Tyson.
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Why did Mike Tyson get a face tattoo?

Jeff Fenech, a former professional boxer, was training 'Iron Mike' ahead of his clash opposite Etienne. He later claimed that Tyson got himself a face tattoo because he didn't wish to fight Etienne, as tattoos "scab up", which is not considered safe for a boxer.
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Where is Mike Tyson's tiger now?

Mike Tyson doesn't have his tigers anymore; instead, he now owns a poodle named Mars.
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Is Mike Tyson's daughter adopted?

Yung Hee Tyson (voiced by Rachel Ramras) – Mike's adopted daughter. Born in 1998, she was left by her birth mother on Mike's doorstep when she was a baby. A running gag in the series is Yung being repeatedly mistaken for a boy.
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Is Tyson still with Kiki?

"I'm very happy me and my wife got together, because I don't know how I would have survived out there", he told US magazine People. And despite various rumblings about strains in their marriage, Tyson and Kiki have remained together ever since.
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What boxer has never lost a fight?

1. Rocky Marciano. The most famous boxer on this list is undoubtedly former heavyweight champion and hall of famer Rocky Marciano of Massachusetts.
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Who is the hardest puncher in boxing?

1. Mike Tyson. Whenever there's a discussion about the hardest hitting boxer, Mike Tyson is always mentioned. Known as the baddest man on the planet, Tyson was feared for his punching power.
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Who is the goat in boxing?

Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali is considered one of the world's greatest boxers. His professional record of 56 wins and five losses is unprecedented.
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