Mike Tyson
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Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "The Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. Claiming his first belt at 20 years, four months, and 22 days old, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title.
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![Tyson returns to ring at 54, fights Jones Jr to draw [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20201129/2011290926-Tyson-returns-to-ring-at-54-fights-Jones.jpg) Tyson returns to ring at 54, fights Jones Jr to draw Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:00Published | |
![Former boxing greats MIke Tyson and Roy Jones Jr weigh-in for their comeback exhibition match [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20201128/2011280033-Former-boxing-greats-MIke-Tyson-and-Roy-Jones.jpg) Former boxing greats MIke Tyson and Roy Jones Jr weigh-in for their comeback exhibition match Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:09Published | |
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