Intro
From the ground up, Mike Tyson was always a beast in the jungle. He even bit someone’s ear off in a fight. He was always a king from the start. When he boxed, he was usually on top and barely lost. At the age of 20, he was the youngest heavyweight in history.
Background
Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and his full name is Micheal Gerald Tyson. Mike Tyson had nicknames like Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet. Mike was born in Brownsville Brooklyn one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York City. Raised by a single mother, Tyson’s early life was marked by crime, violence, and instability. His father left when he was young, and his mother struggled to provide for the family. As a result, Tyson became involved in petty crime and was often in trouble with the law by the age of 12.
Boxing
Tyson’s life took a dramatic turn when he was sent to a reform school for troubled youth, the Tryon School for Boys. It was here that he met Cus D’Amato legendary boxing trainer who would become a father figure to Tyson. D’Amato saw potential in Tyson and took him under his wing, teaching him the fundamentals of boxing and providing the discipline he lacked in his youth.
Tyson began his boxing career at just 14 years old. By 1982, he had become the youngest fighter in history to win a national title in the 178-pound division. His natural talent and unrelenting style quickly earned him recognition in the world of boxing.
Retirement
Mike Tyson officially retired from professional boxing multiple times throughout his career, but his final retirement was marked by a combination of personal struggles, health issues, and an inability to return to his former prime.
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