Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20 in 1986 and unified the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles. Known for his exceptional punching power and aggressive fighting style, he dominated the heavyweight division through the late 1980s before a series of high-profile losses and controversies, including a 1997 disqualification for biting an opponent's ear, marked the latter part of his career. He remains one of the most widely recognized figures in the sport's history.
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Career HighlightYoungest heavyweight boxing champion in history at age 20 years and 4 months; undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. 1 Classification
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He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
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He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
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Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 and 2024.
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As an amateur, Tyson won gold medals at the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Games, defeating Joe Cortez in 1981 and beating Kelton Brown in 1982.
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