What does Mike Tyson do today?

Mike Tyson, also known by his moniker ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet,’ is a legendary professional boxer from New York, United States. Under the guidance of Cus D'Amato, Tyson became the youngest-ever heavyweight champion of the world. In a career spanning over 20 years, ‘Iron Mike’ had compiled a professional boxing record of 50 wins (44 via knockout, 5 via decision, and 1 via DQ), 6 losses (5 via knockout and 1 via DQ), and 2 no-contests.

Regarding his personal life, Mike Tyson is the father of six children: Mikey, Lorna, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Milan, and Morocco. The former world champion has been through three marriages. His first marriage was to Robin Givens, which took place from 1988 to 1989. He later tied the knot with Monica Turner, with their marriage lasting from 1997 to 2003. Presently, he is in a marriage with Lakiha Spicer, and they have been together since 2009.

Mike Tyson’s Current Life

Since retiring from professional boxing, 'Iron Mike' has pursued a diverse range of ventures. He delved into acting, making appearances in various TV shows and films, often in cameo roles (Hangover, Jimmy Kimmel Show, etc.), and even starred in biographical films about his own career. He also took his life story to the stage with a show called "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth."

Tyson established his own boxing promotions company known as Iron Mike Productions. Additionally, in 2016, he capitalized on the legalization of cannabis in California and opened "Tyson Ranch," which has since grown into a multi-million dollar cannabis enterprise. He ventured into the podcast world with "Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson," a popular show that conducts interviews with famous fighters and personalities that still continues to air. Furthermore, Tyson serves as an angel investor for several companies. Most recently, he expanded his business empire by launching a coffee shop in Amsterdam named Tyson 2.0.

Why is Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou?

Mike Tyson clarified that he is not training Francis Ngannou for his bout against Tyson Fury. Instead, he sees himself as a mentor to the MMA star for this crossover match. Tyson emphasized that he is a coach, not a trainer, expressing loyalty to his mentee. Although he doesn't have an official role in Ngannou's camp, Tyson has been a mentor and has intermittently participated in training sessions for several weeks.

Ngannou and Tyson have developed a strong student-coach relationship. In an interview, Ngannou expressed his desire to learn from boxing legends like Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis to increase his odds against the WBC Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury, and Tyson agreed to lend a helping hand.

There's a significant skill gap between Fury and Ngannou due to differences in their experience. However, being coached by a boxing genius like Mike Tyson, who holds a treasure trove of experience, is expected to significantly improve Ngannou's prospects in the upcoming match on October 28, 2023.

Last Updated On October 26, 2023