Mike Tyson Biography Timeline
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Biography Timeline Of Mike Tyson
1966 - Early Life
Michael Gerard Tyson was born in New York City on June 30, 1966
1979 - Discovery
Tyson's boxing ability was discovered there by Bobby Stewart.
1985 - Debut
Tyson made his professional debut as an 18-year-old on March 6, 1985, in Albany, New York.
1986 - Nationally Televised
Tyson's first nationally televised bout took place at Houston Field.
1987 - WBA
He won by unanimous decision and added Smith's World Boxing Association (WBA) title to his existing belt.
1987 -Three Major Belts
He became the first heavyweight to own all three major belts – WBA, WBC, and IBF.
1988 - Not Recognized
He was not recognized as champion by the major boxing organizations.
1988 - Divorce
His marriage to Robin Givens was heading for divorce, and his future contract was over.
1990 - Lost Direction
Tyson have lost direction, and his personal life was in disarray amidst reports of less vigorous training.
1990 - Recovery
Tyson recovered with first-round knockouts of Henry Tillman and Alex Stewart in his next two fights.
1991 - Arrested
Tyson was arrested for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, Miss Black Rhode Island.
1995 - Prison
Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation.
1995 - Comeback
Tyson easily won his comeback bouts against Peter McNeeley and Buster Mathis Jr.
1997 - Boxing License
Tyson's boxing license was rescinded by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in a unanimous voice vote.
2000 - Controversial Fights
Tyson refused to take a pre-fight drug test and then tested positive for marijuana in a post-fight urine test.
2006 - World Tour
Tyson announced he would be doing a series of exhibition bouts, calling it Tyson's World Tour.
2011 - International Boxing Hall
Tyson was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame alongside legendary Mexican champion Julio César Chávez.
2013 - Television Series
Tyson was featured on a six-episode television series on Fox Sports 1 that documented his personal and private life.
2020 - Ranked No. 7
CBS Sports boxing experts ranked the top 10 heavyweights of the last 50 years and Tyson was ranked No. 7.
