5 mind-blowing facts about Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson made his return to professional boxing after 19 years against Jake Paul. Known as Iron Mike, Tyson suffered a defeat at the hands of the youngster. Tyson is 58-year-old while Paul is 27.

5 mind-blowing facts about Mike Tyson

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Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson made his return to professional boxing after 19 years to face Jake Paul. The match was delayed by four months due to Tyson's health scare in May.

Mike Tyson lost

Despite being 58 and facing a competitor 31-year younger to him, Mike Tyson gave it all but fell short. Jake bowed down to 'Iron Mike' as a mark of respect to the boxing legend.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson hasn't retired and Logan Paul, Jake's brother, teased a future match against Iron Mike. As the fans wait for the next update on the boxing legend, here we have a look at 5 mind-blowing facts about Mike Tyson.

Arrested 38 times at young age

Mike Tyson was arrested 38 times by the time he turned 13. The future boxing champion lived in an area with a high crime rate.

Mike Tyson's pet tigers

Mike Tyson had three pet tigers. One of the tigers even slept in his room. Tyson once revealed that one of the tigers bit him and he needed stitches for it.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson's tiger once attacked his neighbour's dog. As a result, Tyson had to give his animal to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

When Mike Tyson filed for bankruptcy

Mike Tyson lived a lavish lifestyle and he was one of the richest professional boxers of his time. He had earned 400 million when he filed for bankruptcy in 2003.

Mike Tyson wanted to fight a gorilla

Mike Tyson once offered $10,000 to a zookeeper to let him fight a gorilla . The boxing champion took issue with the gorilla's behaviour towards the younger gorillas. His request was denied.

Mike Tyson in WWE

Mike Tyson's popularity saw WWE involving him on the road to Wrestlemania 14. Apart from making few appearances, Tyson also served as the referee for the main event between Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels. Tyson is a WWE Hall of Famer.