biography
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Tyson, Mike
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popular name of Michael (Gerald) Tyson
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| male
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| lived:
| (1966– )
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| biography:
| Boxer, born in New York City, USA. The National Golden Gloves heavyweight champion in 1984, he turned professional the following year. A lethal puncher, he beat 15 of his first 25 opponents by knockouts in the first round. He beat Trevor Berbick (1952– ) for the World Boxing Council version of the world heavyweight title in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion (20 years 145 days), and added the World Boxing Association title in 1987, when he beat James Smith (1954– ). Later that year he became the first undisputed champion since 1978, when he beat Tony Tucker (1958– ). He won 41 of 42 decisions before losing the title in 1990. In 1992 he was jailed following a trial for rape, and released in 1995. He regained the WBC heavyweight title in 1996, then vacated it soon afterwards. In 1998 he was found guilty of assaulting a fellow motorist in a traffic incident. In June 2002 he unsuccessfully fought Lennox Lewis for the heavyweight title. |
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