Mike Tyson once ruled the heavyweight division with fear and destructive power, dominating as one of the most terrifying fighters of all time.
Mike Tyson is one of the most feared fighters to have ever graced the sport and one of the best heavyweights ever.
Tyson has led one of the most unusual and controversial lives not just inside the ring, but outside it, too.
Here is everything you need to know about Mike Tyson.
How old is Mike Tyson?
Tyson was born on June 6, 1966, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, and as of September 2025, is 59 years old.
He is the son of Jimmy Kirkpatrick and Lorna Smith, who passed away in 1992 and 1982.
Mike Tyson’s height, weight, and reach
Tyson stands at 5 feet 11 inches, competed in the 200+ pound heavyweight division and weighed around 218 pounds in his prime.
He is making a return to boxing and is rumored to weigh around 220 pounds for his fight against Paul.
Mike Tyson’s Instagram and X/Twitter accounts
Tyson has one of the largest social media followings of any past or present fighter, having over 30 million followers on his Instagram account, with the handle miketyson.
He also has a large following of 6 million on his X account, you can find him using miketyson.
Mike Tyson’s record
Tyson’s boxing record currently stands at 50 wins, 44 by way of knockout, and 7 defeats. He has two no-contests in his career, as well as a disqualification loss when Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear during a boxing match.
| Record (W/L/D) | (T)KO |
| 44-5-0 | 44-5 |
Mike Tyson’s net worth
Tyson’s net worth is reportedly around $10 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, but these figures are estimated and often fluctuate.
He famously struggled with money during his career, spending his fortune as it came in and declaring bankruptcy in 2003. Tyson allegedly had $23 million of debt at the time, despite earning over $400 million during his career.
Mike Tyson’s next fight
Tyson will face Floyd Mayweather in an unlikely dream fight when he steps back into the boxing ring in 2026.
The two former world champions recently agreed to an exhibition fight next year, which pits the 59-year-old Heavyweight against the 50-0 Mayweather.
The large gap in size and weight means this is unlikely to be a competitive fight and will be more of a show for fans wanting to see Mayweather and Tyson in the ring again.
Mike Tyson’s Wife
Tyson is currently married to his wife Lakiha Spicer. They have been married since 2009.
He has previously been married twice before, to Monica Turner and Robin Givens.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
Tyson’s last boxing match was an exhibition fight against YouTube star Jake Paul in Texas on November 15, 2024.
This was Tyson’s first fight in two decades, and he came into the fight at 58 years old, 30 years older than his opponent.
The former World Heavyweight Champion couldn’t deal with his opponent’s youth and energy, and Tyson was soundly beaten by Paul after 8 rounds, thanks to a unanimous decision from the judges.
Mike Tyson’s boxing training
Tyson has been known for his brutal training regimen throughout his boxing career and regularly shows off his skills on the pads.
The heavyweight is currently training for Paul and, even at the age of 58, still has incredible speed and power.
Mike Tyson’s tiger
Tyson kept three Bengal tigers as pets that cost over $50,000 each, but had to let one go after it tried to eat a neighbor’s dog.
This was referenced in the movie “The Hangover”, where Tyson acted alongside a tiger in his role in the film.
Mike Tyson’s tattoo
Tyson has a face tattoo influenced by the Māori style tā moko, and it was designed and inked by S. Victor Whitmill in 2003.
The boxer associates it with the Māori being warriors and has called it his “warrior tattoo”, a name that has also been used in the media.
Mike Tyson documentary
A movie about Tyson’s life was released in 2008, and the heavyweight himself narrated the documentary.
‘Tyson’ covered the fighter’s story from starting out as a young boy on Brooklyn’s mean streets to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world.
Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield
Tyson and Evander Holyfield treated fans to two iconic heavyweight battles in 1996 and 1997 for the WBA title.
The first encounter ended with Tyson being stopped in the eleventh round, with a rematch being signed afterwards.
The second contest ended in much more dramatic fashion after Tyson bit a part of Holyfield’s ear off and was disqualified in the third round.
Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali
Tyson and Muhammad Ali never fought because of the age gap between the two, but fans like to fantasize about who would have won.
Both men have claimed that the other man would have been victorious and Tyson has always had huge respect for the great fighter.
Mike Tyson vs Pete McNeeley
The match marked the return of Tyson to professional boxing after over four years away due to him being in prison.
The former champion disposed of Peter McNeeley in a typically brutal fashion by stopping his man in round one with an uppercut.