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American Focus > Blog > Sports > Mike Tyson’s many eras: From ‘Iron Mike’ to prison to Holyfield to a Jake Paul bout
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Mike Tyson’s many eras: From ‘Iron Mike’ to prison to Holyfield to a Jake Paul bout

Last updated: November 16, 2024 1:22 am
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Mike Tyson, a name synonymous with boxing greatness, is set to add another chapter to his storied career on Friday. At 58 years old, Tyson will step into the ring to face off against Jake Paul, a 27-year-old YouTube sensation turned boxer. This will mark Tyson’s first sanctioned professional match since 2005, making it a highly anticipated event for fans of the sport.

The Tyson who will be facing Paul is a far cry from the dominant force he once was in his prime. Gone are the days of the ferocious “Iron Mike” who dominated the heavyweight division in the 1980s. This Tyson is a shell of his former self, but he still carries the confidence and swagger of a champion. “I’m not gonna lose,” he boldly declared in the lead-up to the fight.

Tyson’s career has been a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and setbacks, with each decade marking a new chapter in his evolution as a fighter. Let’s take a closer look at Tyson’s journey through the decades:

The 1980s: The Rise of ‘Iron Mike’
In the 1980s, Tyson burst onto the scene with a meteoric rise to the top of the boxing world. At just 18 years old, he won his professional debut with a first-round TKO and went on to win 15 fights in a 10-month span. By the age of 20, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, unifying the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles. He defended his belts six times by the end of the decade, with his devastating knockout of Michael Spinks standing out as a career highlight.

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The early 1990s: An Upset, and a Conviction
The early 1990s saw Tyson suffer a shocking upset at the hands of Buster Douglas and face personal turmoil in his personal life. His marriage to actress Robin Givens ended in divorce amidst allegations of abuse, and he was convicted of raping an 18-year-old woman. Despite these setbacks, Tyson returned to the ring and reclaimed the heavyweight titles before facing off against Evander Holyfield in a highly anticipated bout.

The late 1990s: Tyson vs. Holyfield
Tyson’s fights against Holyfield in the late 1990s are etched in boxing history for all the wrong reasons. The infamous “Bite Fight” in 1997 saw Tyson disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear, a moment that shocked the world. Despite the controversy, Tyson continued to fight and found himself embroiled in legal troubles and prison sentences.

The 2000s: Boxing Retirement, Pop Culture Emergence
In the 2000s, Tyson’s boxing career came to a close with a series of losses and setbacks. He tried to mount a late-career resurgence but ultimately retired from the sport in 2005. Tyson found a second career in movies, television, and entertainment, becoming a pop culture icon with appearances in films like “The Hangover” and TV shows like “How I Met Your Mother.”

The 2020s: A Return to the Ring
In the 2020s, Tyson made a comeback to the ring with an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. Despite his age, Tyson showed flashes of his former greatness in the ring. His upcoming fight against Jake Paul is set to be another chapter in his storied career, as he looks to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

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In conclusion, Mike Tyson’s career has been a wild ride filled with triumphs and setbacks. As he prepares to step back into the ring against Jake Paul, fans can’t help but wonder what the future holds for this boxing legend. Whatever happens on fight night, one thing is for certain – Tyson’s legacy as one of the greatest fighters in history is secure.

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