History Bites: A Conversation with Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson is one of the greatest athletes in world history. The youngest heavyweight boxing champion of all time, he is also a bestselling author, Broadway star, businessman, movie actor, and founder of the charity organization the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation. He has been on top of the world and has also experienced hitting rock-bottom.

I had a chance to sit down with Mike in Florida for a conversation about his difficult childhood and his incredible mentors, career, and family. Along the way, he shared some extraordinary life lessons and wisdom. I hope you enjoy the interview!

You can learn more about Mike’s amazing life and his current work at the links below:

Biographical article: https://www.britannica.com/biography/...

Mike’s boxing achievements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ty...

Mike Tyson Cares Foundation: https://miketysoncares.org/

Mike’s clothing line: https://miketyson.com/


Special thanks to Mike (Iron Mike #1), Ms. Kiki, Armig, Sarah, my dad Mike (Iron Mike #2), my brother Judah (chalkboard guy), my mother Lisa, Carolyn, Mr. Brian, and Harvey. Soli Deo Gloria.


Image credits:
Mike with belts - Unknown
Mike on World Boxing - World Boxing
Mike on Broadway - Variety
Mike Tyson Cares Foundation - Mike Tyson Cares Foundation
Mike with cash - Google
Mike in jail - Getty & AFP
"Iron Mike" in the ring - The Washington Post
Holyfield's ear - The Sun
Mike Tyson and pigeons - Sports Illustrated
Bobby Stewart - Getty Images
Cus D'Amato - Daily Freeman
Mike hugging Cus - Copyright unknown
Cus's peek-a-boo style - Copyright unknown
Cus's house in background - Copyright unknown
Mike Tyson, Cus, and Camille - The Wall Street Journal
Mike entering ring - Getty Images
Tyson/Berbick - Copyright unknown
Mike at 20 on Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated
Pinklon Thomas - The Ring Magazine
Tyson vs Douglas - AP Images
Mike Tyson in cuffs - AFP
Mike Tyson with tiger 1 - Getty
Tyson with tiger 2 - Zookeeper
Mike & Lakiha Tyson - Getty
Epic of Gilgamesh - Penguin Classics

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