Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York. He was born on June 30, 1966, and began his boxing career at a young age, training with legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato.
Tyson turned professional in 1985 and quickly established himself as one of the most dominant boxers of his era. He won his first 19 fights by knockout and became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986, at the age of 20.
Tyson’s ferocious fighting style and devastating knockout power made him a fan favorite, and he became one of the biggest stars in boxing. He held the heavyweight title for several years and defended it numerous times before losing to Buster Douglas in 1990 in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
Throughout his career, Tyson was known for his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring. He was involved in several high-profile incidents, including biting Evander Holyfield’s ear in a 1997 rematch and serving time in prison for a 1992 rape conviction.
Tyson retired from boxing in 2005 with a record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests. He remains one of the most recognizable and controversial figures in boxing history.
Some of Tyson’s most notable achievements include:
Winning the heavyweight title at the age of 20, becoming the youngest champion in boxing history.
Defeating several other heavyweight champions, including Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.
Being one of the most dominant boxers of his era, with a career record of 50 wins and 44 knockouts.
Tyson’s legacy is complicated, and he is remembered as much for his controversies as for his accomplishments in the ring. Nevertheless, his impact on the sport of boxing and popular culture is undeniable, and he remains a larger-than-life figure in the public consciousness.
Here are 10 famous quotes by Mike Tyson:
“I’m the best ever. I’m the most brutal and vicious, and most ruthless champion there’s ever been. There’s no one can stop me.”
“Everyone has a plan ’till they get punched in the mouth.”
“Discipline is doing what you hate to do, but nonetheless doing it like you love it.”
“I just want to conquer people and their souls.”
“I’m a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star, then I grab a handful of clouds.”
“Fear is your best friend or your worst enemy. It’s like fire. If you can control it, it can cook for you; it can heat your house. If you can’t control it, it will burn everything around you and destroy you.”
“You need to learn how to love yourself, and in turn, love others. When you love yourself, you radiate positivity, and that positivity impacts everyone around you.”
“I’m a professional in the ring and outside the ring, and that’s why I’m a champ.”
“My power is discombobulatingly devastating. I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force.”
“The only thing that can stop me is myself, and I don’t even know that for sure.”