Michael Gerard Tyson, known simply as Mike Tyson, is a famous American former professional boxer, athlete, as well as an actor and film producer. Mike Tyson rose to prominence in 1988, when he fought against Michael Spinks. Tyson went on to win the title of a linear champion, after knocking his opponent out in a matter of 91 seconds. Considered to be one of the richest fights in the history of boxing, Tyson’s and Spinks’ match grossed over $70 million in sales, $20 million of which Tyson secured alongside winning the title. Throughout his lengthy boxing career, Mike Tyson fought in 58 matches, out of which he won 50, 44 by knockout. Often referred to as “The Baddest Man on the Planet” or “Iron Mike”, Mike Tyson had an opportunity to fight against such boxers as Lennox Lewis, Kevin McBride, Trevor Berbick, Tony Tucker, and Donovan Ruddock. Mike Tyson is also known as the holder of International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight titles. For his contributions to boxing, Mike Tyson has been honored by being inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Mike Tyson Net Worth $3 Million
A well-known former boxer, how rich is Mike Tyson? According to sources, in 2002, he received a payment of $35 million for his victory against Lennox Lewis. In 2009, Mike Tyson sold his mansion in Farmington, from which he earned $4.1 million. In regards to his total wealth, Mike Tyson’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million, most of which he accumulated as a professional boxer.
Mike Tyson was born in 1966 in New York City, United States, yet due to their financial issues, Tyson’s family had to move out to Brownsville. By the age of 16, Tyson had lost both of his parents, hence Cus D’Amato, a former boxing trainer, took care of him. Tyson later studied at the Tryon School for Boys, where he trained to become a boxer. His skills were eventually noticed by a former boxer Bobby Stewart. Tyson’s professional career started at the Junior Olympic Games, which he won in 1981 and 1982. His rise to fame started in 1985, when he debuted in a match against Hector Mercedes, whom he defeated. A year later, in 1986, Tyson partook in his very first televised match against Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Two years later, Tyson defeated Spinks and became the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Over the years, Mike Tyson managed to maintain the status of one of the greatest heavyweight champions.
When he retired from boxing in 2006, Tyson made an appearance in Todd Phillips’ comedy film called “The Hangover”, participated in WWE events, and appeared in the television series entitled “Breaking In”. More recently, he starred alongside Neil Patrick Harris in “How I Met Your Mother”, with whom he later appeared during Tony Awards in 2013.
A well-known former professional boxer, as well as an actor, Mike Tyson has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
