What does Mike Tyson do today?

Last Modified Nov 6, 2024 10:57 GMT
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Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson, also known by his moniker ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet,’ is a legendary professional boxer from New York, United States. Under the guidance of Cus D'Amato, Tyson became the youngest-ever heavyweight champion of the world. In a career spanning over 20 years, ‘Iron Mike’ had compiled a professional boxing record of 50 wins (44 via knockout, 5 via decision, and 1 via DQ), 6 losses (5 via knockout and 1 via DQ), and 2 no-contests.

Regarding his personal life, Mike Tyson is the father of six children: Mikey, Lorna, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Milan, and Morocco. The former world champion has been through three marriages. His first marriage was to Robin Givens, which took place from 1988 to 1989. He later tied the knot with Monica Turner, with their marriage lasting from 1997 to 2003. Presently, he is in a marriage with Lakiha Spicer, and they have been together since 2009.

Mike Tyson’s Current Life

Since retiring from professional boxing, 'Iron Mike' has pursued a diverse range of ventures. He delved into acting, making appearances in various TV shows and films, often in cameo roles (Hangover, Jimmy Kimmel Show, etc.), and even starred in biographical films about his own career. He also took his life story to the stage with a show called "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth."

Mike Tyson established his own boxing promotion company known as Iron Mike Productions. Additionally, in 2016, he capitalized on the legalization of cannabis in California and opened "Tyson Ranch," which has since grown into a multi-million dollar cannabis enterprise. He ventured into the podcast world with "Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson," a popular show that conducts interviews with famous fighters and personalities that still continues to air. Furthermore, Tyson serves as an angel investor for several companies. Most recently, he expanded his business empire by launching a coffee shop in Amsterdam named Tyson 2.0.

Why is Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou?

Mike Tyson clarified that he was not training Francis Ngannou for his bout against Tyson Fury. Instead, he sees himself as a mentor to the MMA star for this crossover match. Tyson emphasized that he is a coach, not a trainer, expressing loyalty to his mentee. Although he didn't have an official role in Ngannou's camp, Tyson served as a mentor and intermittently participated in training sessions for several weeks before he took on Tyson Fury in his debut professional boxing fight.

Also Read: How long has Mike Tyson been undefeated?

Last updated on November 6, 2024.

FAQs on What does Mike Tyson do today?

A. As of November 2024, Mike Tyson is estimated to be a net worth of $10 million.

A. Mike Tyson hosts a podcast called “Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson.”

A. Mike Tyson lost all his money due to his exorbitant spending habits and declared bankruptcy in 2003.

A. Yes, Mike Tyson converted to Islam when he was imprisoned.

A. Mike Tyson is 58 years of age as of November 2024.

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