Michael Tyson
American boxer and media personality (born 1966)
1966 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American boxer and media personality (born 1966)
Born
June 30, 1966
Age
~60 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, voice actor, podcaster
United StatesBorn in Brooklyn
1966
Born in Brooklyn (1966-06-30)
2011
AwardInternational Boxing Hall of Fame
2012
AwardWWE Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~60
About
Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 and 2024. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, and one of the most intimidating men in boxing history. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
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Who is Michael Tyson?+
Michael Gerard Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1985 and 2024. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite" in his early career, and later known as "the Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, and one
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael Tyson born?+
Michael Tyson was born on June 30, 1966.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michael — June 30, 1966
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
Respect.
— .
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