Full name : Michael Gerard Kirkpatrick Tyson
Nickname : Iron Mike
Date of birth : 30th Jun, 1966
Place of birth : Catskill, New York
Height : 5ft. 91/2 inches
Turned pro : 1985
Pro record : 49W 4L 0D 2NC (42KO)


Mike Tyson is, without a doubt, the biggest name in boxing, and has been for almost 20 years - despite prison terms, boxing bans, monumental defeats, and countless personal problems! Although clearly past his best, we should not judge this man on the sordidity of his private life, or on some of the lack-lustre performances he's dragged out since losing to Buster Douglas. We should, instead, remember Tyson as the ultimate fighting machine that he most certainly was at his peak. Real, deadly knockout power in either hand, exceptionally fast hand speed, a good, well-schooled defence, a rock-solid chin, and bravery in spades make Iron Mike one of the most impressive fighters I've ever had the privilege to watch.