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For the former baseball player, see Mike Tyson (baseball). Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Michael Ray Tyson ( January 13, 1950 in Rocky Mount North Carolina) is a professional baseball player who played Infielder in the Major Leagues
Mike Tyson
Statistics
Real name Michael Gerard Tyson
Nickname(s) Iron Mike
Baddest Man on the Planet
Kid Dynamite
Rated at Heavyweight
Height 5 ft 11. Heavyweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds (14 st 4 lb/91 kg are considered heavyweights by the major professional 5 in (1. 82 m)[1]
Nationality Flag of the United States United States
Birth date June 30, 1966 (1966-06-30) (age 41)
Birth place Brooklyn, New York City
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 58
Wins 50
Wins by KO 44
Losses 6
Draws 0
No contests 2

Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American boxer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. The City of New York An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, He was the undisputed heavyweight champion and remains the youngest man ever to win a world heavyweight title. This is a list of current and past undisputed champions of Boxing. Throughout his career, Tyson became well-known for his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring.

Nicknamed "Iron Mike," and "The Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 in the first round. He unified the belts in the splintered heavyweight division in the late 1980s. Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion for over two years, before losing to 42-to-1 underdog Buster Douglas in 1990. James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is a former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in sports

In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping a woman, for which he served three years in prison. After being released from prison in 1995, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. He regained a portion of the heavyweight title, before losing it to Evander Holyfield in 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight Their 1997 rematch ended in disqualification for Tyson after he bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear. He fought for a championship again at 35, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis in 2002. Lennox Claudius Lewis CM, CBE (born September 2 1965) is a retired British/ Canadian professional boxer. Tyson retired from competitive boxing in 2005 after two consecutive knockout losses to journeymen Danny Williams and Kevin McBride.

Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite receiving over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been

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Early years

Tyson was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Brownsville also known as Bville and The hill is a low-income residential neighborhood located in eastern Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. His mother, Lorna Smith, was forced to provide for her family following the departure of his father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick,[2] when Tyson was two. Tyson's reputation as a child was that he would assault anyone who ridiculed his high-pitched lisp. A lisp ( OE wlisp, stammering is a Speech impediment, historically also known as sigmatism. This was fueled by constant abuse from older children on the streets of Brownsville. [2]

Mike Tyson grew up in crime-infested neighborhoods of New York City. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to Brownsville where he lived with his siblings and mother. [1]

Mike Tyson has two siblings: a brother name Rodney Tyson and a sister Denise Tyson (married name Denise Anderson). Sister Denise passed away in her middle twenties. Brother Rodney, older by five years, is a physician's assistant in the trauma center of the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center. [3]

Rodney has always been very supportive of his brother's career and was often seen at Mike's boxing matches in Las Vegas. When asked about their relationship, Mike Tyson has been quoted saying, "My brother and I see each other occasionally and we love each other," and "My brother was always something and I was nothing. "[2]

The closest person to Mike as he grew into childhood was his sister Denise, who died of complications at the age of 24. Reports indicated that Anderson, who weighed between 300 and 400 pounds, may have died of cardiac arrest. Tyson financially supported Denise's kids upon her death.

Tyson's mother, Lorna, had two other children from a previous relationship when Mike was born. The Tysons survived on welfare after Lorna's lover Jimmy Kirkpatrick walked away. As times grew harder they were forced out of their tenement in tough Bedford-Stuyvesant and into Brownsville, Brooklyn[3]. Tyson has been quoted saying, "I never saw my mother happy with me and proud of me for doing something: She only knew me as being a wild kid running the streets, coming home with new clothes that she knew I didn't pay for. I never got a chance to talk to her or know about her. Professionally, it has no effect, but it's crushing emotionally and personally. " [4]Tyson's mother died when he was 16, and two years later, boxing manager and trainer Cus D'Amato became his legal guardian. Constantine "Cus" D'Amato ( January 17, 1908 &ndash November 4, 1985) was a boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers

Tyson made his way through the streets of Brooklyn by mugging and stealing; by the age of 13, he had been arrested 38 times. [4] He ended up at the Tryon School for Boys in Upstate New York. Upstate New York is the region of New York State north of the core of the New York metropolitan area. It was at the school that Tyson's raw boxing ability was discovered by Bobby Stewart, a juvenile detention center counselor and former boxer. [2] As Tyson was an outstanding physical specimen, Stewart trained him for a few months and then introduced him to D'Amato. [2]

Tyson was later removed from reform school by D'Amato. [5] He saw Tyson's potential and took over his training; he later became his legal guardian,[2] and Tyson has often referred to his love for D'Amato as a father figure. A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty to care for the personal and Property interests of another person called a ward Kevin Rooney also trained Tyson under D'Amato, and they were occasionally assisted by Teddy Atlas, who was dismissed by D'Amato when Tyson was 15. Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a Boxing trainer and former boxer Theodore A Atlas Jr (b 29 July 1956, in Staten Island, New York) is a well-known boxing trainer and fight commentator Rooney eventually took over all training duties for the young boxer.

Career

Amateur career

As an amateur, Tyson amassed a 24-3 record and was considered a formidable opponent and prime candidate to represent the USA in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Amateur boxing is practiced at the collegiate level at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur Boxing associations The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West However, two losses to Henry Tillman ended his Olympics chances. Henry Durand Tillman (born August 1, 1960) is a former American boxer In 1984 he was also the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. For the honor in Major League Baseball, see Gold Glove. The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for Amateur Tyson turned professional soon after. [6]

Rise to stardom

Tyson made his professional debut on March 6, 1985, in Albany, New York. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Albany is the Capital of the State of New York and the County seat of Albany County. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous He defeated Hector Mercedes with a first round knockout. [2] Fighting frequently in his first two years as a professional, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by knockout--16 in the first round. [7] The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders,[7] and his win streak attracted media attention, leading to his being billed as the next great heavyweight champion. Heavyweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds (14 st 4 lb/91 kg are considered heavyweights by the major professional D'Amato died in November 1985, relatively early into Tyson's professional career; some speculate that his death was the genesis of many of the troubles Tyson was to experience later as his life and career progressed. [8]

Tyson's first nationally televised bout took place on February 16, 1986, at Houston Field House in Troy, NY against journeyman heavyweight Jesse Ferguson. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Houston Field House is the name of the multi-purpose arena/venue on the Campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI in Troy New York. Troy is a City in New York, US, and the County seat of Rensselaer County. Jesse "Boogeyman" Ferguson is an American boxer who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980's and 1990s Tyson knocked down Ferguson with an uppercut in the fifth round that broke Ferguson's nose. [9] During the sixth round, Ferguson began to hold and clinch Tyson in an apparent attempt to avoid further punishment. After admonishing Ferguson several times to obey his commands to box, the referee finally stopped the fight near the middle of the sixth round. The referee in the sport of Boxing is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of the ring during a boxing match Initially ruled a win for Tyson by disqualification (DQ) of his opponent, the ruling was subsequently "adjusted" as a win by technical knockout (TKO) after Tyson's corner protested that a DQ win would end Tyson's string of knockout victories, and that a knockout would have been the inevitable result. The rationale offered for the revised outcome was that the fight was actually stopped because Ferguson could not (rather than would not) continue boxing.

On November 22, 1986, Tyson was given his first title fight against Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Trevor Berbick (August 1 1955 – October 28 2006 was a Jamaican Heavyweight boxer who fought as a professional from 1976 until 2000 The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Tyson won the title by second round TKO, and at the age of 20 years and 4 months became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. [10]

At age 19, Tyson was around 221 lbs (100 kg) with approximately 5. 5% body fat, and was stocky for his height of 5 ft 11. 5 in (182 cm). Because of Tyson's strength, many fighters were said to be too intimidated to hit him[11] and this was backed up by his above-average hand speed, accuracy, coordination, power, and timing. Tyson was also noted for his defensive abilities. [12] Holding his hands high in the Peek-a-Boo style taught by his mentor Cus D'Amato, he slipped and weaved out of the way of the opponent's punches while closing the distance to deliver his own punches. Peek-a-Boo is a Boxing style where the hands are placed in front of the boxer's face Constantine "Cus" D'Amato ( January 17, 1908 &ndash November 4, 1985) was a boxing manager and trainer who handled the careers [12] One of Tyson's trademark combinations was to throw a right hook to his opponent's body, then follow it up with a right uppercut to his opponent's chin.

Undisputed Champion

Expectations for Tyson were extremely high, and he embarked on an ambitious campaign to fight all the top heavyweights in the world. Tyson defended his title against James 'Bonecrusher' Smith on March 7, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amateur career After serving in the military (where he first played around with boxing in the gym and working as a prison guard Smith competed in a few amateur fights before turning Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's World Boxing Association (WBA) title to his existing belt. The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level [13] 'Tyson mania' in the media was becoming rampant. [14] He beat Pinklon Thomas in May with a knockout in the sixth round. } Pinklon Thomas (born February 10, 1958 in Pontiac Michigan) is a former boxer whose trademark pink Boxing trunks and a left jab were key [15] On August 1 he took the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from Tony Tucker in a twelve round unanimous decision. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Tony Craig Tucker (born December 27, 1958) was a professional Heavyweight boxer during the 1980s and 1990s [16] He became the first heavyweight to own all three major belts — WBA, WBC, and IBF — at the same time. His only other fight in 1987 was in October against the 1984 Olympic Super Heavyweight gold medalist Tyrell Biggs, that ended with a victory for Tyson by knockout in the seventh round. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games In amateur Boxing, the super heavyweight division is a weight class division for fighters weighing in excess of 91 Kilograms (200 Gold Medal is an Album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music) Tyrell Biggs (born December 22, 1960 in Philadelphia PA) is an American Heavyweight boxer. [17] Also in 1987, Nintendo released the video game, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, for its Nintendo Entertainment System. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto Japan founded on A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Punch-Out!!, known originally as, and later re-released as Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by Punch-Out!! is an early example of a video game endorsed by a professional athlete.

Tyson had three fights in 1988. He faced Larry Holmes on January 22, 1988, and defeated the legendary former champion by fourth round knockout. For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) [18] This was the only knockout loss Holmes suffered in 75 professional bouts. In March, Tyson then fought contender Tony Tubbs in Tokyo, Japan, fitting in an easy two-round victory amid promotional and marketing work. Tony Tubbs (born February 15, 1958) was the WBA World Heavyweight champion from 1985 to 1986. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. [19]

On June 27, 1988, Tyson faced Michael Spinks. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) a native of St Louis, Missouri, is a former boxer who was champion in both the Light heavyweight Spinks, who had taken the heavyweight championship from Larry Holmes via a 15-round decision in 1985, had not lost his title in the ring but was not recognized as champion by the major boxing organizations. For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Holmes had previously given up all but the IBF title, and that was eventually stripped from Spinks. However, Spinks did become the lineal champion by beating Holmes and many (including Ring magazine) considered him to have a legitimate claim to being the true heavyweight champion. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing Tyson knocked out Spinks in 91 seconds of the first round. [20]

Controversy and upset

During this period, Tyson's problems outside boxing were also starting to emerge. His marriage to Robin Givens was heading for divorce,[21] and his future contract was being fought over by Don King and Bill Cayton. Robin Simone Givens (born November 27 1964 is an American actress Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the termination of a Marriage. Donald "Don" King (born August 20 1931) is an American Boxing promoter particularly known for his hairstyle and flamboyant personality William D Cayton ( June 6 1918 - October 4 2003) best known for helping to manage and promote Mike Tyson early in his career was [22] In late 1988, Tyson fired longtime trainer Kevin Rooney, the man many credit for honing Tyson's craft after the death of D'Amato. Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a Boxing trainer and former boxer [12] Without Rooney, Tyson's skills slowly deteriorated and he became more prone to looking for the one-punch knockout, rather than using the combinations that brought him to stardom. [23] He also began to headhunt, neglecting to attack the opponent's body first. [24] In addition, he lost his defensive skills and began to barrel straight in toward the opponent, neglecting to jab and slip his way in. A jab is one of the four main punches used in boxing Several variations of the jab exist but every jab shares these characteristics while in a boxing stance, the lead [25] In 1989, Tyson had only two fights amid personal turmoil. He faced the popular British boxer Frank Bruno in February in a fight where Bruno managed to stun Tyson at the end of the 1st round,[26] although Tyson went on to knock out Bruno in the fifth round. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Franklin Roy Bruno (born November 16, 1961) is an English former boxer whose career highlight was winning the WBC Heavyweight Tyson then knocked out Carl "The Truth" Williams in one round in July. Carl Williams, born November 11th is a retired American boxer from Belle Glade Florida who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s [27]

In 1989, Tyson was granted an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University in Ohio. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding Central State University is a historically black university located in Wilberforce Ohio.

By 1990, Tyson seemed to have lost direction, and his personal life and training habits were in disarray. In a fight on February 11, 1990, he lost the undisputed championship to James "Buster" Douglas in Tokyo. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is a former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in sports [28] Tyson was a 1/42 favorite, but Douglas was at an emotional peak after losing his mother to a stroke 23 days prior to the fight, and fought the fight of his life. In Probability theory and Statistics the odds in favour of an event or a Proposition are the quantity p  / (1 &minus  [28] Tyson failed to find a way past Douglas's quick jab that had a 12-inch (30 cm) reach advantage over his own. Tyson did send Douglas to the floor in the eighth round, catching him with an uppercut, but Douglas recovered sufficiently to hand Tyson a heavy beating in the subsequent two rounds (after the fight, the Tyson camp would complain that the count was slow and that Douglas had taken longer than ten seconds to get to his feet). [29] Just 35 seconds into the 10th round, Douglas unleashed a combination of blows that sent Tyson to the canvas for the first time in his career. He was counted out by referee Octavio Meyran. Octavio Meyran Sanchez is a former Mexican Boxing referee. During his career Meyran took charge of over twenty world title fights [28] The knockout victory by Douglas over Tyson, the previously undefeated "baddest man on the planet" and arguably the most feared boxer in professional boxing at that time, has been described as one of the most shocking upsets in modern sports history. An upset occurs in a Competition, frequently in electoral Politics or Sports, when the party popularly expected to win (the favourite [30]

After Douglas

After the loss, Tyson recovered by knocking out contenders Henry Tillman[31] and Alex Stewart[32] in the first round in his next two fights. Henry Durand Tillman (born August 1, 1960) is a former American boxer Alex Stewart may refer to Alex Stewart (boxer (born 1964 English boxer Alex Stewart (writer, writer (who also goes by the name Tyson's victory over the 1984 Olympics Boxing Heavyweight gold medalist (and 1983 Boxing Heavyweight silver medalist of the Pan American Games) Tillman enabled Tyson to avenge his early career amateur losses at Tillman's hands. The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, A Silver medal is a Medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests (typically athletics competitions such as the Olympic Games, The Pan American Games are a Multi-sport event, held every four years between competitors from all nations of The Americas. These bouts set up an elimination match for another shot at the undisputed world heavyweight championship, which Evander Holyfield had taken from Douglas in his first defense of the title. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight

Tyson, who was the #1 contender, faced #2 contender Donovan 'Razor' Ruddock on March 18, 1991, in Las Vegas. Donovan Ruddock (born December 21, 1963, in St Catherine Jamaica) also known as Razor Ruddock, was a Canadian heavyweight Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Ruddock at the time was seen as the most dangerous heavyweight around and is thought of as one of the hardest punching heavyweights ever. Tyson and Ruddock went back and forth for most of the fight, until referee Richard Steele controversially stopped the fight during the seventh round in favor of Tyson. Richard Steele (born 1944 is a former member of the United States Marine Corps and famous boxing referee. This decision infuriated the fans in attendance, sparking a post-fight melee in the audience and the referee had to be escorted from the ring. [33]

Tyson and Ruddock met again on June 28 that year, with Tyson knocking down Ruddock twice and winning a 12 round unanimous decision. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. [34] A fight between Tyson and Holyfield for the undisputed championship was arranged for the fall of 1991.

Rape conviction, prison, and aftermath

However, the much-anticipated match between Tyson and reigning champion Holyfield was not to be. Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the rape of Miss Black Rhode Island, Desiree Washington, in an Indianapolis hotel room. Rape, also referred to as Sexual assault, is an Assault by a person involving Sexual intercourse with or Sexual penetration of another person The Miss Black America pageant is a competition for young African American women in areas such as speech talent style and poise &mdash essentially the black version Desiree Washington (born 1973 a native of Coventry Rhode Island, was an eighteen-year-old Miss Black America Beauty pageant contestant representing her Tyson was convicted on the charge on February 10, 1992. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) [35]

Under Indiana law, a defendant convicted of a felony must begin serving his prison sentence immediately after the sentence is imposed. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union In Common law legal systems a felony is a serious Crime, often contrasted with a Misdemeanor. A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of He was given a sentence of six years and was released on March 1995 after serving three years. [36] During his incarceration, Tyson converted to Islam[37]. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation.

Tyson did not fight again until later in 1995. He had two comeback bouts against Peter McNeeley and Buster Mathis Jr., which he won easily. "Hurricane" Peter McNeeley (born October 6 1968 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former Heavyweight boxer best known for his 1995 fight Interest in Tyson's first comeback fight since his incarceration was high enough that it grossed more than US$96 million worldwide, including a United States record $63 million for PPV television. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event The fight was purchased by 1. 52 million homes, setting both PPV viewership and revenue records for that time. [38] The brief 89 second fight wherein McNeeley swiftly crumpled on facing Tyson, elicited criticism that Tyson's management lined up "Tomato Cans," easily defeatable and unworthy boxers for his return. In the context of American Boxing or Mixed martial arts, a tomato can is a sports Idiom for a fighter with poor or diminished skills who may be considered [39]

He regained one belt by easily winning the WBC title from Frank Bruno (their second fight) in March 1996 by knocking him out in the third round. Franklin Roy Bruno (born November 16, 1961) is an English former boxer whose career highlight was winning the WBC Heavyweight [40] Tyson added the WBA belt by defeating champion Bruce Seldon in one round in September that year. Bruce Samuel Seldon (born January 30, 1967) is an American boxer who held the World Boxing Association Heavyweight title Seldon was severely criticized and mocked in the popular press for seemingly collapsing to innocuous punches from Tyson in the fight. [41]

The Tyson-Holyfield fights

Tyson vs. Holyfield I

Main article: Tyson-Holyfield I

Tyson attempted to defend the WBA title against Evander Holyfield. Tyson-Holyfield I or Tyson vs Holyfield I, also billed as Finally, was a Professional boxing match fought between Evander Holyfield and Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight Holyfield was in the fourth fight of his own comeback after retiring in 1994 following the loss of his championship to Michael Moorer (who subsequently lost to George Foreman by knockout during his first defense). Michael Lee Moorer (born November 12 1967) is a boxer who has been a world champion in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion It was said that Don King and others saw Holyfield, the former champion, who was 34 at the time of the fight and a huge underdog, as a washed up fighter. [42]

On November 9, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tyson faced Holyfield in a title bout dubbed 'Finally' . Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. In a surprising turn of events, the supposedly "washed-up" Holyfield, who was given virtually no chance to win by numerous commentators[43] defeated Tyson by TKO when referee Mitch Halpern stopped the bout in round 11. Mitchell Howard "Mitch" Halpern ( July 14, 1967 – August 20, 2000) was a renowned Boxing Referee who officiated [44] Holyfield made history with the upset win by being the second person ever to win a heavyweight championship belt three times. However Holyfield's victory was marred by allegations from Tyson's camp of Holyfield's frequent headbutts[45] during the bout. A headbutt is a strike with the head typically involving the use of robust parts of the Cranium as areas of impact Although the headbutts were ruled accidental by the referee,[45] they would become a point of contention in the subsequent rematch. [46]

Tyson vs. Holyfield II and aftermath

Poster publicizing the 28 June 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II fight, dubbed The Sound and The Fury.
Poster publicizing the 28 June 1997, Holyfield-Tyson II fight, dubbed The Sound and The Fury. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
Main article: Holyfield-Tyson II

Tyson and Holyfield fought again on June 28, 1997. Holyfield-Tyson II (also known in some circles as "The Bite Fight" or "Bite of the Century") is a name sometimes used to identify the Boxing Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Originally, Halpern was supposed to be the referee, but after Tyson's camp protested, Halpern stepped aside in favor of Mills Lane. Mills Bee Lane III (born November 12 1936 is a legendary boxing referee, and also a former boxer, Judge, and Television personality [47] The highly anticipated rematch was dubbed "The Sound and the Fury," and was held at the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena, site of the first bout. MGM Grand Garden Arena is located in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is patterned after New York's Madison Square Garden It was a lucrative event, drawing even more attention than the first bout and grossing $100-million. Tyson received $30 million and Holyfield $35 million — the highest paid professional boxing purses ever until 2007. Generally prize money or purse is a monetary Prize awarded for winning or coming a place in a competition [48][49] The fight was purchased by 1. 99 million households, setting a pay-per-view buy rate record that stood until the May 5, 2007, De La Hoya-Mayweather boxing match. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "De La Hoya vs Mayweather The World Awaits to Be Bored" was a boxing super welterweight superfight which took place on May 5 [50][49]

Soon to become one of the most controversial events in modern sports,[51] the fight was stopped at the end of the third round, with Tyson disqualified[52] for biting Holyfield on both ears. The first time he bit him they stopped the match but later resumed. However after the match resumed Tyson did it again except this time he got disqualified and Holyfield won the match. One bite was severe enough to remove a piece of Holyfield's right ear, which was found on the ring floor after the fight. [53] Tyson later stated that it was retaliation for Holyfield repeatedly head butting him without penalty. [46] In the confusion that followed the ending of the bout and announcement of the decision, a near riot erupted in the arena and several people were injured in the ensuing melee. [54]

As a subsequent fallout from the incident, US$3 million was immediately withheld from Tyson's $30-million purse by the Nevada state boxing commission (the most it can legally hold back). The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been [55] Two days after the fight, Tyson issued a statement,[56] apologizing directly to Holyfield for his actions and asked not to be banned for life over the incident. [57] Tyson was roundly condemned in the news media but was not without defenders. Novelist and commentator Katherine Dunn wrote a column that criticized Holyfield's sportsmanship in the controversial bout and charged the news media with being biased against Tyson. Katherine Dunn is a best-selling Novelist, Journalist, voice artist radio personality book reviewer and Poet from Portland Oregon. [58]

On July 9, 1997, Tyson's boxing license was revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in a unanimous voice vote; he was also fined US$3 million and ordered to pay the legal costs of the hearing. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Nevada Athletic Commission, also known as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC regulates all contests and exhibitions of Unarmed combat within the state [59] The revocation was not permanent, as a little more than a year later on October 18, 1998, the commission voted 4-1 to restore Tyson's boxing license. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) [60]

1999 to 2005

After Holyfield

In January 1999, Tyson returned to the ring to fight the South African Francois Botha, in another fight that ended in controversy. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Francois Botha, also known as Frans Botha (born September 28, 1968, in Witbank) is a South African boxer nicknamed the " While Botha initially controlled the fight, Tyson allegedly attempted to break Botha's arms during a tie-up and both boxers were cautioned by the referee in the ill-tempered bout. Botha was ahead on points on all scorecards and was confident enough to mock Tyson as the fight continued. Nonetheless, Tyson landed a straight right-hand in the fifth round that knocked out Botha. [61]

Legal problems caught up with Tyson once again. On February 6, 1999, Tyson was sentenced to a year's imprisonment, fined $5,000, and ordered to serve two years probation and perform 200 hours of community service for assaulting two motorists after a traffic accident on August 31, 1998. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Probation is the suspension of all or part of a jail sentence the Criminal who is "on probation" has been convicted of a crime but instead of serving jail Community service refers to service that a person performs for the benefit of his or her local Community. Assault is a Crime of Violence against another person. In some Jurisdictions including Australia and New Zealand, Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) [62] He served nine months of that sentence. After his release, he fought Orlin Norris on October 23, 1999. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Tyson knocked down Norris with a left hook thrown after the bell sounded to end the first round. Norris injured his knee from the off-the-clinch-punch when he went down and said he was unable to continue the fight. Consequently, the bout was ruled a no contest. No contest is a technical term used in the sport of Boxing, to describe a fight which ends for reasons outside the fighters' hands [63]

In 2000, Tyson had three fights. The first was staged at the MEN Arena, Manchester, England against Julius Francis. The Manchester Evening News Arena or MEN Arena (commonly referred to as just The M England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Julius Francis (born December 8, 1964 in Peckham, London, England) is a former British Heavyweight champion boxer - who participated Following controversy as to whether Tyson should be allowed into the country, he took four minutes to knock out Francis, ending the bout in the second round. [64] He also fought Lou Savarese in June 2000 in Glasgow, winning in the first round (the fight lasted only 38 seconds). Lou Savarese (born July 14, 1965) is a boxer from Houston Texas, whose boxing career has been filled with unusual circumstances Glasgow (ˈglæzgoʊ is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom Tyson continued punching after the referee had stopped the fight, knocking him to the floor as he tried to separate the boxers. [65] In October, Tyson fought the similarly controversial Andrzej Gołota,[66] winning in round three after Gołota refused to fight. Andrzej Gołota (in the US often referred to as Andrew Golota; born January 5 1968) is a professional boxer from Poland The result was later changed to no contest after Tyson refused to take a pre-fight drug test and then tested positive for marijuana in a post-fight urine test. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a [67] Tyson fought only once in 2001, beating Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen with a seventh round TKO. Brian Nielsen (born April 1, 1965 in Korsør) is a former boxer from Denmark, who won bronze medals Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city [68]

Lewis vs. Tyson

Main article: Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson
The Lewis-Tyson fight that took place on June 8, 2002, was one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in years.
The Lewis-Tyson fight that took place on June 8, 2002, was one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in years. Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson is a boxing match that took place on June 8, 2002, at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis Tennessee, between Lennox Claudius Lewis CM, CBE (born September 2 1965) is a retired British/ Canadian professional boxer. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002, against Lennox Lewis, who held the WBC, IBF and IBO titles at the time. Lennox Claudius Lewis CM, CBE (born September 2 1965) is a retired British/ Canadian professional boxer. The International Boxing Organization (IBO is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional Boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships As promising amateurs, Tyson and Lewis had sparred together at a training camp, in a meeting arranged by Cus D'Amato in 1984. [69] Like the Holyfield fights, various circumstances in the 1990s delayed any earlier professional level match-up of Tyson with Lewis. Tyson sought to fight Lewis in Nevada for a more lucrative box-office venue, but the Nevada boxing commission refused him a license to box as he was facing possible sexual assault charges at the time. Sexual assault is any Assault of a sexual nature on another person [70]

Two years prior to the bout, in a post-fight interview following the Savarese fight, Tyson had made several inflammatory remarks to Lewis, "I want your heart, I want to eat your children. "[71] On January 22, 2002, a brawl involving the two boxers and their entourages occurred at a press conference held in New York to publicize the planned event. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. A news conference or press conference is a Media event in which newsmakers invite journalists to hear them speak and most often ask questions [72] The melee put to rest any chance of a Nevada fight and alternative arrangements had to be made, with the fight eventually occurring on June 8 at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The Pyramid Arena is a 20142-seat Arena located in downtown Memphis at the banks of the Mississippi River. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Lewis dominated the fight and knocked out Tyson in the eighth round. Tyson was magnanimous after the fight and praised Lewis on his victory. [73] This fight was the highest-grossing event in pay-per-view history at that time, generating $106. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event 9 million from 1. 95 million buys in the USA. [50][49]

Late career, bankruptcy and retirement

On February 22, 2003, Tyson beat fringe contender Clifford Etienne 49 seconds into round one, once again in Memphis. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Clifford Etienne (born March 9 1972 in Lafayette Louisiana) also known as "The Black Rhino" fought as a heavyweight boxer in the The pre-fight was marred by rumors of Tyson's lack of fitness and that he took time out from training to party in Las Vegas and get a new facial tattoo. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons [74] This would be Tyson's final professional victory in the ring.

In August 2003, after years of financial struggles, Tyson finally filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against [75] Tyson is said to have squandered nearly $300 million in ring earnings through lavish spending and bad advice. In 2003, amid all his economic troubles, he was named by Ring Magazine at number 16, right behind Sonny Liston, among the 100 greatest punchers of all time. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing Charles L "Sonny" Liston (May 8 1932?–January 5 1971 was a professional boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd

On July 30, 2004, Tyson faced the British boxer Danny Williams in another comeback fight, this time staged in Louisville, Kentucky. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Bronze medal 1994 Commonwealth Games Daniel Williams (born 13 July 1973 London, England) is a British professional heavyweight boxer, current Tyson dominated the opening two rounds. The third round was even, with Williams getting in some clean blows and also a few illegal ones, for which he was penalized. In the fourth round, Tyson was unexpectedly knocked out. After the fight, it was revealed that Tyson was trying to fight on one leg, having torn a ligament in his other knee in the first round. In Anatomy, the term ligament is used to denote three different types of structures Fibrous tissue that connects Bones to other bones This was Tyson's fifth career defeat. [76] He underwent surgery for the ligament four days after the fight. His manager, Shelly Finkel, claimed that Tyson was unable to throw meaningful right-hand punches after the knee injury. [77]

On June 11, 2005, Tyson stunned the boxing world by quitting before the start of the seventh round in a close bout against journeyman Kevin McBride. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kevin Martin McBride (born May 5, 1973 in Clones, County Monaghan) is an Irish boxer, who competed for his native After losing the third of his last four fights, Tyson said he would quit boxing because he no longer had "the fighting guts or the heart anymore. " [78]

Legacy

A 1998 ranking of "The Greatest Heavyweights of All-Time" by Ring magazine placed Tyson at #14 on the list. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing [79] However, some boxing historians argue Tyson ranks in the top 10.

A computer program, cited by British boxing commentator and journalist Reg Gutteridge in his 1995 book 'Mike Tyson - The Release Of Power', took into account the skill, speed, power, strength, title defences, weight, career records and calibre of opponents. Reg Gutteridge, OBE (born 29 March 1924 in Islington London) is a retired boxing journalist and television commentator The careers of all heavyweight champions from the last 100 years were evaluated and Tyson ranked as the 4th greatest heavyweight from the last 50 years and 7th greatest of all-time.

In Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years, released in 2002, Tyson was ranked at #72. In 2002, Ring Magazine published a list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years in Boxing, as voted by the magazine's writers

After professional boxing

Mike Tyson giving an after dinner speech.
Mike Tyson giving an after dinner speech.

On the front page of USA Today on June 3, 2005, Tyson was quoted as saying: "My whole life has been a waste - I've been a failure. Individual events is a type of speech competition characterized by individuals competing in a variety of different events USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " He continued: "I just want to escape. I'm really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a missionary. A missionary is a member of a Religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary's faith someone who proselytizes. I think I could do that while keeping my dignity without letting people know they chased me out of the country. I want to get this part of my life over as soon as possible. In this country nothing good is going to come of me. People put me so high; I wanted to tear that image down. "[80] Tyson began to spend much of his time tending to his 350 pigeons in Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave near Phoenix, Arizona. Paradise Valley is a prestigious Affluent town in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, [81]

Tyson has stayed in the limelight by promoting various websites and companies. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages [82] In the past Tyson had shunned endorsements, accusing other athletes of putting on a false front to obtain them. [83] He has also done entertainment boxing shows at a casino in Las Vegas[84] and started a tour of exhibition bouts to pay off his numerous debts. The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is an approximately 4 mile (6 [85]

On December 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of DUI and felony drug possession after he nearly crashed into a police SUV shortly after leaving a night club. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Scottsdale ( O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ; Yaqui Eskatel) is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs In Common law legal systems a felony is a serious Crime, often contrasted with a Misdemeanor. Drug possession is the Crime of having one or more Illegal drugs in one's possession either for personal use distribution sale or otherwise A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis According to a police probable-cause statement, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, "He (Tyson) admitted to using (drugs) today and stated he is an addict and has a problem. Maricopa County (ˌmɛɹɨˈkoʊ̪pə is located in the central part of the U "[86] Tyson pleaded not guilty on January 22, 2007, in Maricopa County Superior Court to felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. On February 8 he checked himself into an in-patient treatment program for "various addictions" while awaiting trial on the drug charges. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. [87]

On September 24, 2007, Mike Tyson pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He was convicted of these charges in November 2007 and sentenced to 24 hours in jail, 360 hours community service and 3 years probation. Prosecutors had requested a year long jail sentence, but the judge praised Tyson for seeking help with his drug problems. [88]

Marriage and children

Tyson has been legally married twice and has had children with several different women. His first marriage was to actress Robin Givens, then known for her work on the sitcom Head of the Class, from February 7, 1988 to February 14, 1989. Robin Simone Givens (born November 27 1964 is an American actress Head of the Class is an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) [21] Tyson's marriage to Givens was especially tumultuous with allegations of violence, spousal abuse and mental instability. Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or spousal abuse) occurs when a family member partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate [89] Matters came to a head when Tyson and Givens gave a joint interview with Barbara Walters on the ABC TV newsmagazine show 20/20 in September 1988, in which Givens described life with Tyson as "torture, pure hell, worse than anything I could possibly imagine. Barbara Jill Walters (born September 25 1929) is an American Journalist, writer and media The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic A newsmagazine, also spelled news magazine, is usually a weekly Magazine featuring articles or segments on current events 20/20 is an American television Newsmagazine broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. "[90] Givens also described Tyson as "manic depressive" on national television while Tyson looked on with an intent and calm expression. [89] A month later, Givens announced that she was seeking a divorce from Tyson. [89] They had no children.

His second marriage was to Monica Turner from April 19, 1997 – January 14, 2003. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [91] At the time of the divorce filing, Turner worked as a pediatric resident at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC. Georgetown University School of Medicine ( GUSOM) is Georgetown University 's Medical school, and part of the Georgetown University Medical Center Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D [92] She is also the sister of Michael Steele, the former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. Michael S Steele (born October 19, 1958) is the chairman of GOPAC and a former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, having been elected A Lieutenant Governor is a high officer of state whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction Turner filed for divorce from Tyson in January 2002, claiming that he committed adultery during their five-year marriage, an act that "has neither been forgiven nor condoned. Adultery is the voluntary Sexual intercourse between a married person and another person who is not his or her Spouse, though in many places it is "[92]

Tyson has six children: Gena, Mikey, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, and Exodus. [80] Rayna (born February 14, 1996) and Amir (August 5, 1997) are from his second wife. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar [92]

In popular culture

Main article: Mike Tyson in popular culture

At the height of his fame and career in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, Tyson was one of the most recognized sports personalities in the world. Mike Tyson is an American former World Heavyweight boxing Champion. Apart from his many sporting accomplishments, his outrageous and controversial behavior in the ring and in his private life has kept him in the public eye. [93] As such, Tyson has appeared in myriad popular media in either cameo appearances or as a subject of parody or satire. A cameo role or cameo appearance (often shortened to just cameo) is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the Performing arts, such as A parody (ˈpɛɹədiː US, [ˈpaɹədiː] UK) in contemporary usage is a work created to mock comment on or poke fun at an original work its subject Satire is often strictly defined as a literary genre or form; although in practice it is also found in the graphic and Performing arts In satire human In 2008, a Tyson documentary premiered at the annual Cannes Film Festival in France.

Boxing championships and accomplishments

Tyson established an impressive list of accomplishments, mostly early in his career:[94]

Titles

Records

Awards

Professional boxing record

50 Wins (44 knockouts, 5 decisions, 1 disqualification), 6 Losses (5 knockouts, 1 disqualification), 0 Draws, 2 No Contests[95]
Res. The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Ring Magazine was established in 1922 Since 1928 it has named a fighter as fighter of the year based on the magazine's writers' criteria The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality is given on an annual basis to the non- British sportsman or sportswoman considered to have made the most Record Opponent Type Rd. , Time Date Location Notes
Loss 50-6 Flag of Ireland Kevin McBride TKO 6 (10), 3:00 2005-06-11 Flag of Washington, D.C. Washington, DC Tyson's trainer Jeff Fenech asked for the fight to be stopped after the sixth
round. Kevin Martin McBride (born May 5, 1973 in Clones, County Monaghan) is an Irish boxer, who competed for his native Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D McBride pushed Tyson over in the sixth. Tyson struggled to get up and looked exhausted. Fenech decided Tyson was unable to continue through exhaustion and called the fight off.
Loss 50-5 Flag of England Danny Williams KO 4 (10), 2:51 2004-07-30 Flag of Kentucky Louisville, KY With 30 seconds left in round one, Tyson sustained ligament damage to his left knee and visibly reached for his knee in pain. Bronze medal 1994 Commonwealth Games Daniel Williams (born 13 July 1973 London, England) is a British professional heavyweight boxer, current "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Tyson was knocked out in round four and claimed afterwards he was struggling to even stand from the injury. Four days later, Tyson underwent successful surgery to repair the torn knee ligaments.
Win 50-4 Flag of the United States Clifford Etienne KO 1 (10), 0:49 2003-02-22 Flag of Tennessee Memphis, TN
Loss 49-4 Flag of England Lennox Lewis KO 8 (12), 2:25 2002-06-08 Flag of Tennessee Memphis, TN IBF/IBO/WBC Heavyweight titles on the line. Clifford Etienne (born March 9 1972 in Lafayette Louisiana) also known as "The Black Rhino" fought as a heavyweight boxer in the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Lennox Claudius Lewis CM, CBE (born September 2 1965) is a retired British/ Canadian professional boxer. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The following are lists of world champions in the International Boxing Federation. The following is a List of IBO world champions, a table showing the world champions certificated by the International Boxing Organization (IBO List of WBC world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Council (WBC
Win 49-3 Flag of Denmark Brian Nielsen TKO 7 (10), 3:00 2001-10-13 Flag of Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark Corner retirement. Brian Nielsen (born April 1, 1965 in Korsør) is a former boxer from Denmark, who won bronze medals Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city
NC 48-3 Flag of Poland Andrzej Gołota No contest 3 (10) 2000-10-20 Flag of Michigan Auburn Hills, MI Originally a win after round two for Tyson after Gołota refused to continue fighting, the bout was ruled a no contest by the Michigan State Athletic Commission due to Tyson testing positive for marijuana after the fight. Andrzej Gołota (in the US often referred to as Andrew Golota; born January 5 1968) is a professional boxer from Poland No contest is a technical term used in the sport of Boxing, to describe a fight which ends for reasons outside the fighters' hands 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the US state of Michigan. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a
Win 48-3 Flag of the United States Lou Savarese TKO 1 (10), 0:38 2000-06-24 Flag of Scotland Glasgow, Scotland
Win 47-3 Flag of England Julius Francis TKO 2 (10), 1:03 2000-01-29 Flag of England Manchester, England
NC 46-3 Flag of the United States Orlin Norris No contest 1 (10), 3:00 1999-10-23 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Norris suffered a knee injury, following a post-bell punch from Tyson. Lou Savarese (born July 14, 1965) is a boxer from Houston Texas, whose boxing career has been filled with unusual circumstances 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Glasgow (ˈglæzgoʊ is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom Julius Francis (born December 8, 1964 in Peckham, London, England) is a former British Heavyweight champion boxer - who participated 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally
Win 46-3 Flag of South Africa Francois Botha KO 5 (10), 2:59 1999-01-16 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Loss 45-3 Flag of the United States Evander Holyfield Disqualification 3 (12) 1997-06-28 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV "The Bite Fight", Tyson disqualified for twice biting Holyfield's ears in rounds three and four. Francois Botha, also known as Frans Botha (born September 28, 1968, in Witbank) is a South African boxer nicknamed the " Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Holyfield-Tyson II (also known in some circles as "The Bite Fight" or "Bite of the Century") is a name sometimes used to identify the Boxing
Loss 45-2 Flag of the United States Evander Holyfield TKO 11 (12), 0:37 1996-11-09 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Lost WBA Heavyweight title. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all List of WBA world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Association (WBA
Win 45-1 Flag of the United States Bruce Seldon TKO 1 (12), 1:49 1996-09-07 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Won WBA Heavyweight title. Bruce Samuel Seldon (born January 30, 1967) is an American boxer who held the World Boxing Association Heavyweight title Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. WBC title not on the line. Tyson relinquished the WBC title on September 24. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. [96]
Win 44-1 Flag of England Frank Bruno TKO 3 (12), 0:50 1996-03-16 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Won WBC Heavyweight title. Franklin Roy Bruno (born November 16, 1961) is an English former boxer whose career highlight was winning the WBC Heavyweight Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king
Win 43-1 Flag of the United States Buster Mathis, Jr. KO 3 (12), 2:32 1995-12-16 Flag of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Win 42-1 Flag of the United States Peter McNeeley Disqualification 1 (10) 1995-08-19 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV McNeeley was disqualified after his manager entered the ring. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə "Hurricane" Peter McNeeley (born October 6 1968 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former Heavyweight boxer best known for his 1995 fight Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.
Win 41-1 Flag of Canada Donovan Ruddock Decision (unanimous) 12 1991-06-28 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV The rematch was as brutal as the first and as a result Ruddock sustained a broken jaw and Tyson suffered a perforated eardrum. Donovan Ruddock (born December 21, 1963, in St Catherine Jamaica) also known as Razor Ruddock, was a Canadian heavyweight Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
Win 40-1 Flag of Canada Donovan Ruddock TKO 7 (12), 2:22 1991-03-18 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV The fight was surrounded in controversy after referee Richard Steele stopped Ruddock in the 7th round after a barrage of punches from Tyson even though he appeared to be ok to continue. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor As a result of the premature stoppage a fight broke out in the ring between both camps and a rematch was called for.
Win 39-1 Flag of England Alex Stewart TKO 1 (10), 2:27 1990-12-08 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ The fight was waved off by the referee as a result of the three knock-down rule. Alex Stewart (born June 28, 1964 in London, England) is a professional boxer who represented Jamaica at the 1984 Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Alex Stewart had gone down three times in the first round.
Win 38-1 Flag of the United States Henry Tillman KO 1 (10), 2:47 1990-06-16 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Tyson gained revenge over the man who had beaten him twice in the amateurs. Henry Durand Tillman (born August 1, 1960) is a former American boxer Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses.
Loss 37-1 Flag of the United States James Douglas KO 10 (12) 1990-02-11 Flag of Japan Tokyo, Japan Lost IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is a former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in sports Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
Win 37-0 Flag of the United States Carl Williams TKO 1 (12), 1:33 1989-07-21 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. Carl Williams, born November 11th is a retired American boxer from Belle Glade Florida who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Win 36-0 Flag of England Frank Bruno TKO 5 (12), 2:55 1989-02-25 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
Win 35-0 Flag of the United States Michael Spinks KO 1 (12), 1:31 1988-06-27 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. Michael Spinks (born July 13, 1956) a native of St Louis, Missouri, is a former boxer who was champion in both the Light heavyweight Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden
Win 34-0 Flag of the United States Tony Tubbs TKO 2 (12), 2:54 1988-03-21 Flag of Japan Tokyo, Japan Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. Tony Tubbs (born February 15, 1958) was the WBA World Heavyweight champion from 1985 to 1986. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem.
Win 33-0 Flag of the United States Larry Holmes TKO 4 (12), 2:55 1988-01-22 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.
Win 32-0 Flag of the United States Tyrell Biggs TKO 7 (12), 2:59 1987-10-16 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ Retained IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. Tyrell Biggs (born December 22, 1960 in Philadelphia PA) is an American Heavyweight boxer. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western
Win 31-0 Flag of the United States Tony Tucker Decision (unanimous) 12 1987-08-01 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Won IBF Heavyweight title and retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles, becoming Undisputed Heavyweight champion. Tony Craig Tucker (born December 27, 1958) was a professional Heavyweight boxer during the 1980s and 1990s Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
Win 30-0 Flag of the United States Pinklon Thomas TKO 6 (12), 2:00 1987-05-30 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles. } Pinklon Thomas (born February 10, 1958 in Pontiac Michigan) is a former boxer whose trademark pink Boxing trunks and a left jab were key Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following
Win 29-0 Flag of the United States James Smith Decision (unanimous) 12 1987-03-07 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Won WBA Heavyweight title and retained WBC Heavyweight title. Amateur career After serving in the military (where he first played around with boxing in the gym and working as a prison guard Smith competed in a few amateur fights before turning Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus
Win 28-0 Flag of Jamaica Trevor Berbick TKO 2 (12), 2:35 1986-11-22 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Won WBC Heavyweight title. Trevor Berbick (August 1 1955 – October 28 2006 was a Jamaican Heavyweight boxer who fought as a professional from 1976 until 2000 Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran
Win 27-0 Flag of the United States Alfonso Ratcliff TKO 2 (10), 1:41 1986-09-06 Flag of Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Win 26-0 Flag of Cuba José Ribalta TKO 10 (10) 1986-08-17 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 25-0 Flag of the United States Marvis Frazier KO 1 (10), 0:30 1986-07-26 Flag of New York Glens Falls, NY
Win 24-0 Flag of the United States Lorenzo Boyd KO 2 (10), 1:43 1986-07-11 Flag of New York Swan Lake, NY
Win 23-0 Flag of the United States William Hosea KO 1 (10), 2:03 1986-06-28 Flag of New York Troy, NY
Win 22-0 Flag of the United States Reggie Gross TKO 1 (10), 2:36 1986-06-13 Flag of New York New York City, NY
Win 21-0 Flag of the United States Mitch Green Decision (unanimous) 10 1986-05-20 Flag of New York New York City, NY
Win 20-0 Flag of the United States James Tillis Decision (unanimous) 10 1986-05-09 Flag of New York Glens Falls, NY
Win 19-0 Flag of the United States Steve Zouski KO 3 (10), 2:39 1986-03-10 Flag of New York Uniondale, NY
Win 18-0 Flag of the United States Jesse Ferguson Win (disqualification) 6 (10), 1:19 1986-02-16 Flag of New York Troy, NY
Win 17-0 Flag of the United States Mike Jameson TKO 5 (8), 0:46 1986-01-24 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 16-0 Flag of the United States David Jaco TKO 1 (10), 2:16 1986-01-11 Flag of New York Albany, NY
Win 15-0 Flag of the United States Mark Young TKO 1, 0:50 1985-12-27 Flag of New York Latham, NY
Win 14-0 Flag of the United States Sammy Scaff TKO 1 (10), 1:19 1985-12-06 Flag of New York New York City, NY
Win 13-0 Flag of Canada Conroy Nelson TKO 2 1985-11-22 Flag of New York Latham, NY
Win 12-0 Flag of the United States Eddie Richardson KO 1, 1:17 1985-11-13 Flag of Texas Houston, TX
Win 11-0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago Sterling Benjamin TKO 1, 0:54 1985-11-01 Flag of New York Latham, NY
Win 10-0 Flag of the United States Robert Colay KO 1 (8), 0:37 1985-10-25 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 9-0 Flag of the United States Donnie Long TKO 1 (6), 1:28 1985-10-09 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 8-0 Flag of the United States Michael Johnson KO 1 (6), 0:39 1985-09-05 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 7-0 Flag of the United States Lorenzo Canady KO 1 (6), 1:05 1985-08-15 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 6-0 Flag of the United States Larry Sims KO 3 (6), 2:04 1985-07-19 Flag of New York Poughkeepsie, NY
Win 5-0 Flag of the United States John Alderson TKO 2 (6) 1985-07-11 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 4-0 Flag of the United States Ricardo Spain KO 1 (6), 0:39 1985-06-20 Flag of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ
Win 3-0 Flag of the United States Don Halpin KO 4 (4) 1985-05-23 Flag of New York Albany, NY
Win 2-0 Flag of the United States Trent Singleton TKO 1 (4) 1985-04-10 Flag of New York Albany, NY
Win 1-0 Flag of Puerto Rico Hector Mercedes TKO 1 (4), 1:47 1985-03-06 Flag of New York Albany, NY
Preceded by
Evander Holyfield		 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
1988		 Succeeded by
Pernell Whitaker
Preceded by
Trevor Berbick		 WBC Heavyweight Champion
22 November 1986–11 February 1990		 Succeeded by
Buster Douglas
Preceded by
James Smith		 WBA Heavyweight Champion
7 March 1987–11 February 1990
Preceded by
Tony Tucker		 IBF Heavyweight Champion
1 August 1987–11 February 1990
Preceded by
Frank Bruno		 WBC Heavyweight Champion
16 March 1996–1997 (Vacated)		 Succeeded by
Vacancy filled by
Lennox Lewis
Preceded by
Bruce Seldon		 WBA Heavyweight Champion
7 September 1996–9 November 1996		 Succeeded by
Evander Holyfield

See also

References

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Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Uniondale is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) as well as a suburb of New York City in Nassau County, New York, United States Jesse "Boogeyman" Ferguson is an American boxer who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980's and 1990s Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled David Jaco (born January 24 1957 is a retired heavyweight boxer. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Albany is the Capital of the State of New York and the County seat of Albany County. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Latham is a hamlet in Upstate New York. It is located along US 9 in the Town of Colonie, a dense Suburb north and west of Albany Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Donnie Long is an American boxer born in Columbus Ohio. Boxing career Donnie Long started off his career strong with a second round knockout Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Poughkeepsie (pəˈkɪpsiː is a City in New York, USA and serves as the County seat of Dutchess County, located in the Hudson Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight Ring Magazine was established in 1922 Since 1928 it has named a fighter as fighter of the year based on the magazine's writers' criteria Pernell Whitaker (born January 2, 1964) nicknamed "Sweet Pea" is a retired professional boxer, who is considered among the greatest of all-time Trevor Berbick (August 1 1955 – October 28 2006 was a Jamaican Heavyweight boxer who fought as a professional from 1976 until 2000 The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition James "Buster" Douglas (born April 7, 1960) is a former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion who scored one of the most shocking upsets in sports Amateur career After serving in the military (where he first played around with boxing in the gym and working as a prison guard Smith competed in a few amateur fights before turning The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Tony Craig Tucker (born December 27, 1958) was a professional Heavyweight boxer during the 1980s and 1990s This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Franklin Roy Bruno (born November 16, 1961) is an English former boxer whose career highlight was winning the WBC Heavyweight The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Lennox Claudius Lewis CM, CBE (born September 2 1965) is a retired British/ Canadian professional boxer. Bruce Samuel Seldon (born January 30, 1967) is an American boxer who held the World Boxing Association Heavyweight title The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the Cruiserweight This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition List of WBC world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Council (WBC Peek-a-Boo is a Boxing style where the hands are placed in front of the boxer's face Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 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  12. ^ a b c RichmannWhat If Mike Tyson And Kevin Rooney Reunited?, Saddoboxing. com, 2006-02-24, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  13. ^ Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON UNIFIES W. B. C. -W. B. A. TITLES", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 5, Page 1, Column 4, 1987-03-08. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion.
  14. ^ Bamonte, Bryan. , Bad man rising. The Daily Iowan, 2005-10-06, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. The Daily Iowan is an independent 19500-circulation daily Student newspaper serving Iowa City and the University of Iowa community Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  15. ^ Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON RETAINS TITLE ON KNOCKOUT IN SIXTH", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 5, Page 1, Column 2, 1987-05-31. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.
  16. ^ Berger, Phil (1987), "BOXING; TYSON UNDISPUTED AND UNANIMOUS TITLIST", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 51, Column 1, 1987-08-02. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the
  17. ^ Berger, Phil (1987), "TYSON RETAINS TITLE IN 7 ROUNDS", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 51, Column 1, 1987-10-17. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost
  18. ^ Berger, Phil (1988), "Tyson Keeps Title With 3 Knockdowns in Fourth," The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section 1, Page 47, Column 5, 1988-01-23. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
  19. ^ Shapiro, Michael. (1988), "Tubbs's Challenge Was Brief and Sad", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section A, Page 29, Column 1, 1988-03-22. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor.
  20. ^ Berger, Phil. (1988), "Tyson Knocks Out Spinks at 1:31 of Round 1", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section B, Page 7, Column 5, 1988-06-28. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  21. ^ a b SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; Tyson and Givens: Divorce Is Official, AP via New York Times, 1989-06-02, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  22. ^ SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; King Accuses Cayton, New York Times, 1989-01-20, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  23. ^ Cox, Monte D. , MIKE TYSON: IRON and CLAY, Cox's Corner, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  24. ^ Kaufman, King. , Tyson: Greatest ever?, Salon.com, 2002-05-14, Retrieved on 2007-04-27. Saloncom, part of Salon Media Group ( often just called Salon, is an online See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
  25. ^ Simmons, Bill. , Say 'goodbye' to our little friend, ESPN Page 2, 2002-06-11, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  26. ^ Bruno vs Tyson, BBC TV, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  27. ^ Berger, Phil (1989), "Tyson Stuns Williams With Knockout in 1:33," The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 1, Page 45, Column 2, 1989-07-22. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
  28. ^ a b c Kincade, Kevin. , "The Moments": Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas, Eastsideboxing. com, 2005-07-12, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  29. ^ Bellfield, Lee. , Buster Douglas - Mike Tyson 1990, Saddoboxing. com, 2006-02-16, Retrieved on 2007-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
  30. ^ Staff, Page 2's List for top upset in sports history, ESPN. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to com, 2001-05-23, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  31. ^ Berger, Phil (1990), "TYSON WINS IN 1st ROUND", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 8, Page 7, Column 4, 1990-06-17. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat
  32. ^ Berger, Phil (1990), "BOXING; Tyson Scores Round 1 Victory", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 8, Page 1, Column 5, 1990-12-09. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city
  33. ^ Bellfield, Lee. , March 1991-Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock, Saddoboxing. com, 2005-03-13, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  34. ^ Berger, Phil (1991), "Tyson Floors Ruddock Twice and Wins Rematch", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition-Final, Section 1, Page 29, Column 5, 1991-06-29. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland.
  35. ^ Muscatine, Alison. , Tyson Found Guilty of Rape, Two Other Charges, The Washington Post via MIT-The Tech, 1992-02-11, Retrieved on 2007-03-11. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty
  36. ^ Berkow, Ira (1995), "BOXING; After Three Years in Prison, Tyson Gains His Freedom", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition - Final, Section 8, Page 1, Column 2, 1995-03-26. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  37. ^ "The Tyson, Olajuwon Connection", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, 1994-11-13. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.  
  38. ^ SPORTS PEOPLE: BOXING; Record Numbers for Fight, AP via New York Times, 2005-09-01, Retrieved on 2007-03-31. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor
  39. ^ Sandomir, Richard (1995), "TV SPORTS; Who Must Tyson Face Next? A Finer Brand of Tomato Can", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late Edition - Final, Section B, Page 8, Column 1, 1995-08-22. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
  40. ^ Bellfield, Lee. , March 1996 – Frank Bruno vs. Mike Tyson II, Saddoboxing. com, 2005-03-18, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  41. ^ Gordon, Randy. , Tyson-Seldon 1-1-1-1-1, Cyberboxingzone. com, 1996-09-04, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  42. ^ Cohen, Andrew. , Evander Holyfield: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves, What is Enlightenment Magazine, Issue #15 - 1999, Retrieved on 2007-03-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.
  43. ^ Shetty, Sanjeev. , Holyfield makes history, BBC Sports, 2001-12-26, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
  44. ^ Katsilometes, John. , Holyfield knocks fight out of Tyson, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1996-11-10, Retrieved on 2007-04-18. The Las Vegas Review-Journal is published in Las Vegas Nevada, United States Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
  45. ^ a b Tyson camp objects to Halpern as referee, AP via Canoe.ca, 1997-06-26, Retrieved on 2007-04-18. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Canadian Online Explorer (commonly CANOE or Canoeca) is a bilingual online news and information site from Canada. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
  46. ^ a b Tyson: 'I'd bite again', BBC Sports, 1999-10-04, Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
  47. ^ Lane late replacement, center of action, AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  48. ^ Holyfield vs. Tyson - 'fight of the times', AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-25, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  49. ^ a b c Dahlberg, Tim. De La Hoya-Mayweather becomes richest fight in boxing history, AP via International Herald Tribune, 2007-05-09, retrieved on 2007-11-02. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international Newspaper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000
  50. ^ a b Umstead, R. Thomas. "De La Hoya Bout Could Set a PPV Record", Multichannel News, Variety Group, 2007-02-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Retrieved on 2007-03-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  51. ^ ESPN25: Sports Biggest Controversies, ESPN. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to com, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  52. ^ Tyson DQd for biting Holyfield, AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  53. ^ Buffery, Steve. , Champ chomped by crazed Tyson, The Toronto Sun via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Toronto Sun is an English language daily tabloid Newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  54. ^ Dozens injured in mayhem following bout, AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  55. ^ Buffery, Steve. , Officials may withhold Tyson's money, The Toronto Sun via Slam! Boxing, 1997-06-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Toronto Sun is an English language daily tabloid Newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  56. ^ The text of Mike Tyson's statement, AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-07-30, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  57. ^ Tyson: "I am sorry", AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-07-30, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  58. ^ Dunn, Katherine. DEFENDING TYSON, PDXS via cyberboxingzone. PDXS was a biweekly tabloid newspaper in Portland Oregon from the early 1990s until the early 2000s com, 1997-07-09, Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
  59. ^ Tyson banned for life, AP via Slam! Boxing, 1997-07-09, Retrieved on 2007-03-10. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing
  60. ^ Mike Tyson timeline, ESPN.com, 2002-01-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-09. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  61. ^ Rusty Tyson finds the perfect punch, BBC News, 1999-01-17, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  62. ^ Tyson jailed over road rage, BBC News, 1999-02-06, Retrieved on 2007-03-27. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  63. ^ Feour, Royce. , No-contest; more trouble, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1999-10-24, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. The Las Vegas Review-Journal is published in Las Vegas Nevada, United States Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  64. ^ Tyson wastes little time, BBC Sport, 2000-01-30, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
  65. ^ Tyson fight ends in farce, BBC Sport, 2000-06-25, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
  66. ^ Gregg, John. , Iron Mike Makes Golota Quit, BoxingTimes. com, 2000-10-20, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
  67. ^ Associated Press. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio (2001), "PLUS: BOXING; Tyson Tests Positive For Marijuana", The New York Times, Sports Desk, Late City Final Edition, Section D, Page 5, Column 4, 2001-01-19. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy.
  68. ^ Brutal Tyson wins in seven, BBC Sport, 2001-10-14, Retrieved on 2007-03-25. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.
  69. ^ Rafael, Dan. , Lewis vs. Tyson: The prequel, USA Today, 2002-06-03, Retrieved on 2007-04-25. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
  70. ^ Mike Tyson rap sheet, CBC. ca, 2007-01-12, Retrieved on 2007-04-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
  71. ^ York, Anthony. , "I want to eat your children, ..., Salon.com, 2000-06-28, Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Saloncom, part of Salon Media Group ( often just called Salon, is an online 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  72. ^ AP, Tyson media circus takes center stage, ESPN. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to com, 2002-01-22, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
  73. ^ Lewis stuns Tyson for famous win, BBC Sport, 2002-06-09, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
  74. ^ Etienne's night ends 49 seconds into first round, AP via ESPN.com, 2003-02-22, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  75. ^ Tyson files for bankruptcy, BBC Sport, 2002-08-03, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  76. ^ Williams shocks Tyson, BBC Sports, 2004-07-31, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  77. ^ Tyson camp blames injury, BBC Sports, 2004-07-31, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  78. ^ Tyson quits boxing after defeat, BBC Sport, 2005-06-12, Retrieved on 2007-03-14. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
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  80. ^ a b Saraceno, Jon. , Tyson: 'My whole life has been a waste', USAToday. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. com, 2005-06-02, Retrieved on 2007-03-11. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty
  81. ^ Tyson has flown coop in new home, AP via MSNBC. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio MSNBC is a 24-hour cable television news channel based in the United States and available in Canada. com, 2005-06-22, Retrieved on 2007-03-27. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  82. ^ Henderson, Kenneth. , A Look at Mike Tyson's Life after Boxing, ringsidereport. com, 2002-06-20, Retrieved on 2007-04-28. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
  83. ^ Saraceno, Jon. , Tyson shows good-guy side with kids, USA Today, 2002-06-06, Retrieved on 2007-04-27. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
  84. ^ Birch, Paul. , Tyson reduced to Vegas turn, BBC Sports, 2002-09-13, Retrieved on 2007-04-27. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
  85. ^ Debt-ridden Tyson returns to ring, BBC Sports, 2006-09-29, Retrieved on 2007-03-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  86. ^ Gaynor, Tim. , Mike Tyson arrested on cocaine charges, Reuters via Yahoo. This article is primarily about Reuters prior to its 2008 merger with Thomson com, 2007-12-30, Retrieved on 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  87. ^ Khan, Chris. , Boxing: Tyson enters rehab facility, AP via The Albuquerque Tribune, 2007-02-08, Retrieved on 2007-03-06. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio The Albuquerque Tribune was an afternoon Newspaper in Albuquerque New Mexico, founded in 1922 by Carlton Cole Magee as Magee's Independent Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of
  88. ^ BBC NEWS, Tyson Jailed on Drugs Charges, news. bbc. com, 2007-11-19, Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
  89. ^ a b c Mike Tyson vs. Robin Givens: the champ's biggest fight, Ebony via findarticles. Ebony, a monthly Magazine for the African American market was founded by John H com, January 1989, Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
  90. ^ Wife Discusses Tyson, AP via New York Times, 1988-09-30, Retrieved on 2007-04-24. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
  91. ^ Tyson finalizes divorce, could pay ex $9 million, Jet via findarticles. Jet is a popular African-American Publication founded in Chicago Illinois in 1951 by John H com, 2003-02-03, Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
  92. ^ a b c The Smoking Gun: Archive, The Smoking Gun, Retrieved on 2007-03-30. The Smoking Gun is a Website that posts legal documents arrest records and police Mugshots on a daily basis Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
  93. ^ ESPN25: The 25 Most Outrageous Characters, ESPN25. ESPN25 is a special event conducted to mark the 25th anniversary of ESPN. com, Retrieved on 2007-04-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
  94. ^ Sports Personality of the Year - overseas winners, BBC. co. uk, updated November 2005, Retrieved on 2007-03-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor
  95. ^ Mike Tyson's career boxing record. Boxrec.com. BoxReccom is a website dedicated to keep updated records of professional boxers, both male and female. Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  96. ^ "Tyson Yields W.B.C. Title", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, 1996-09-25. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.  

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