[76] On March 26, 1992, Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation. On February 5, 1999, Tyson was sentenced to a year's imprisonment, fined $5,000, and ordered to serve two years probation along with undergoing 200 hours of community service for assaulting two motorists after a traffic accident on August 31, 1998. [196], His first marriage was to actress Robin Givens from February 7, 1988 to February 14, 1989. Fighting frequently, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by KO or TKO; 16 of those came in the first round. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. NC after Norris was unable to continue from a Tyson foul, McNeeley disqualified after his manager entered the ring. [143], Tyson was The Ring magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1986 and 1988. [123], Tyson once again had the opportunity to fight for a heavyweight championship in 2002. [188][189], A joint Mainland China-Hong Kong-directed film on female friendship titled Girls 2: Girls vs Gangsters (Vietnamese: Girls 2: Những Cô Gái và Găng Tơ) that was shot earlier from July–August 2016 at several locations around Vietnam was released in March 2018, featuring Tyson as "Dragon". In the interview with DeGeneres, Tyson discussed some of the ways he had improved his life in the past two years, including sober living and a vegan diet. Yahoo fait partie de Verizon Media. California’s November election will feature 12 statewide ballot measures. This match also ended in controversy. In 2008, the documentary Tyson premiered at the annual Cannes Film Festival in France. [88], Tyson regained one belt by easily winning the WBC title against Frank Bruno in March 1996. Please, I don’t need a baby. Some said that he took time out from training to party in Las Vegas and get a new facial tattoo. “I said, ‘Get off! View Full Details. Desiree Washington, 62 Minneapolis, MN. Tyson appeared to be "holding back" in these exhibitions to prevent an early end to the "show". It’s clear to her high school friends that Washington is not the old Desiree. I'm the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. [139] Tyson, without headgear at 5 ft 10.5 in and 216 pounds, was in quality shape, but far from his prime against Sanders, at 6 ft 6 in[140] who wore headgear. His manager, Shelly Finkel, claimed that Tyson was unable to throw meaningful right-hand punches since he had a knee injury. Berger, Phil. The first match in January was staged at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England against Julius Francis. I'm really embarrassed with myself and my life. But Washington turned and looked around nervously, as if she was afraid someone might recognize her. Tyson knocked down Ferguson with an uppercut in the fifth round that broke Ferguson's nose. Sandomir, Richard (1995), "TV SPORTS; Who Must Tyson Face Next? 16 on The Ring magazine's 2003 list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. [103] Tyson later stated that his actions were retaliation for Holyfield repeatedly headbutting him without penalty. [47] This was the only knockout loss Holmes suffered in 75 professional bouts. Mike Tyson Tyson in June 2019 Born Michael Gerard Tyson (1966-06-30) June 30, 1966 (age 54) Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Criminal charge(s) Rape, Criminal deviate conduct, Criminal confinement Criminal penalty 6 years imprisonment Spouse(s) Robin Givens (m. 1988; div. In the 2008 documentary Tyson, he stated that he fought McBride for a payday, that he did not anticipate winning, that he was in poor physical condition and fed up with taking boxing seriously. Desiree Lynn Berlin is a Health Care - Health Care Assistant Certification licensed to practice in Washington. [152] In 2011, Bleacher Report omitted Tyson from its list of top 10 heavyweights, saying that that "Mike Tyson is not a top 10 heavyweight. Lorenzo Boyd, Jesse Ferguson and José Ribalta were each knocked down by this combination. [184] Principal photography began on March 25, 2015, and was premiered in Hong Kong on December 16, 2015. Tyson currently ranks No. [109], On July 9, 1997, Tyson's boxing license was rescinded 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. [35] Tyson's dominant performance brought many accolades. [121] 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. [40] Among his signature moves was a right hook to his opponent's body followed by a right uppercut to his opponent's chin. His win streak attracted media attention and Tyson was billed as the next great heavyweight champion. Spokeo is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In October 2012, Tyson launched the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation. [214], In 2015, Tyson announced that he was supporting Donald Trump's presidential candidacy.[215]. Holmes had previously given up all but the IBF title, and that was eventually stripped from Spinks after he elected to fight Gerry Cooney (winning by TKO in the fifth round) rather than IBF Number 1 Contender Tony Tucker, as the Cooney fight provided him a larger purse.