Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles; he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, with 12 of them occurring in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to individually unify them. Read more at Wikipedia


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The Barometer: Round 9

...off the ground. Alex Silvagni didn’t get much done while Jack Hannath struggled against season-campaigner Shane Mumford and Mike Pyke. ON THE CUSP: Hayden Crozier, dropped last week, could replace Walters in the forward line. Jesse Crichton collected 18 disposals...

After falling short, Knicks will be hard-pressed to change roster

...in the middle of the second round, is already clamoring for a bigger role next season, saying he needs to speak with coach Mike Woodson. The Knicks will have the veteran’s minimum of $1.4 million to try to upgrade a roster that came up well short of expectations....

Is it any wonder these guys couldn’t win?

...the court to score an uncontested layup. “No one’s picking up the basketball!” hollered ESPN’s astonished Mike Tirico. Demonstrative Tyson Chandler, who fouled out, leaving the Knicks without their no-post center — not his fault he was eliminated from offensive...

Dolphins Ryan Tannehill must thrive as a leader in 2013

...Tannehill must be the calming presence in the huddle supporting two new receivers (Wallace and Gibson), a new right tackle (Tyson Clabo), a new tight end (Dustin Keller), and a new running back (newly drafted Mike Gillislee). For everything that the Dolphins...

Toronto Raptors to Make Decision About Bryan Colangelo on Monday

...for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but with him entering the final year of his contract the team looked toward the future by taking Mike Glennon in the third round (73rd overall) of April’s draft. There has been a lot of offseason speculation that Buccaneers’ head...

2013 Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon

...for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but with him entering the final year of his contract the team looked toward the future by taking Mike Glennon in the third round (73rd overall) of April’s draft. There has been a lot of offseason speculation that Buccaneers’ head...

Built to win now, the Knicks didn’t get close

...to their season, choosing instead to focus on the achievements that had been absent for so long in New York. "I thought we did a great job of staying together all season, stringing some wins together and winning the division," center Tyson Chandler said....

Jacksonville Jaguars: What to Watch for at OTAs

...this year, as a familiar face will play at a new position. After three years of playing defensive tackle, 2010 first-round pick Tyson Alualu will move to defensive end, John Oehser of Jaguars.com reports. He worked at the new position during last week's OTAs...

Five pressing issues facing Knicks

...him to play with a smaller lineup in 2012-13. His intention coming into the season was to start Carmelo Anthony , Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler on the same front line. No matter what Woodson chooses for next season, it would behoove both himself and the Knicks...

Ranking the 10 Best Analytical Minds in Boxing

...well-traveled professional who translates into a terrific coach. As a trainer Shields has worked with superstars such as Mike Tyson, Pernell Whitaker and Evander Holyfield. He trains fighters from across the spectrum, from prospect to journeyman and from contender...

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Mike Tyson Reveals Ex-Girlfriend Cooked and Ate His Pet Pigeon

Mike Tyson may not have a soft heart for his boxing opponents, but he is fond of pigeons. The former heavyweight champion recently revealed on a radio show that pigeon racing is his "first love”. Claiming to be a lifelong fan of pigeons, Tyson once trained and raced 350 of them. He was asked if he had ever eaten one of his birds and that’s when the conversation took a bizarre turn.

Mike Tyson: Hope I save with Obamacare

Former Mike Tyson, who owes millions in back taxes, spoke with Fox News about paying the taxes and said he had more money during Bush and Reagan administrations and that he hopes Obamacare will save him money.

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Retired boxer Mike Tyson will be seen as an animated character in a new animation series 'Mike Tyson Mysteries', in which the ear-biting champ will voice an animated avatar of himself. - Published on 2013-05-12 07:53:00 by Times of India

Retired boxer Mike Tyson will be seen as an animated character in a new animation series 'Mike Tyson Mysteries', in which the ear-biting champ will voice an animated avatar of himself.

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Mike Tyson, Dan Harmon And More Get Program Pick Ups From Adult Swim image - Published on 2013-05-11 00:40:00 by Cinema Blend

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Mike Tyson will star as a cartoon detective, with a pigeon as a sidekick, in a new animated series, US cable network Adult Swim said on Friday. - Published on 2013-05-10 19:37:00 by Times of India

Mike Tyson will star as a cartoon detective, with a pigeon as a sidekick, in a new animated series, US cable network Adult Swim said on Friday.

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