Mike Tyson Then & Now: Look At The Heavyweight Boxer’s Life Before Watching Hulu’s ‘Mike’

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August 25, 2022 4:56PM EDT

Mike Tyson’s bio-series ‘Mike’ is here. Look at the boxer’s life in photos ahead of the knockout Hulu show.

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Mike Tyson: Then & Now

Mike Tyson: Then & Now — Mike Tyson, born June 30, 1966, is an American boxer, actor, and businessman who competed in the ring from 1985 to 2005. Mike grew up tough before finding boxing and going pro at 18. He held the undisputed world heavyweight championship from August 1987 to February 1990.

In the middle of his career in 1992, Mike was convicted of sexual assault which led to a six year prison sentence, but he was released after serving three years. Following his release from jail, Mike fought in a series of comeback bouts. One was his notorious 1997n bout with Evander Holyfield, where he bit his ear off. By the time he retired in 2006 at the age of 40, Mike had won 50 of his 58 matches, 44 of which were won by KO.

Here a young Mike Tyson poses in a shot from 1986. He definitely looked ready to rumble. Want more photos of Mike Tyson? Look no further than our gallery here.

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Mike Tyson In The 80s

Mike Tyson In The 80s — Mike Tyson c. the 80s. He was a dedicated trainer, and it showed in his athleticism.

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Mike Tyson In 1988

Mike Tyson In 1988 — Mike Tyson weighs in at Trump Plaza Las Vegas ahead of his bout against Larry Holmes in 1988. Legendary promoter Don King stood in the background.

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Mike Tyson In 1986

Mike Tyson In 1986 — Mike Tyson smiles in this Feb. 1986 portrait. He wore a white sweater and sneakers.

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Mike Tyson Trains

Mike Tyson Trains — Mike Tyson trains in this February 1986 photo. He looked like he was in the zone.

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Mike Tyson In 2003

Mike Tyson In 2003 — Yum! Mike Tyson enjoys an ice cream cone while leaving the New York Auto Show on Apr. 24, 2003.

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Mike Tyson Eats Cookies

Mike Tyson Eats Cookies — Mike Tyson snacks on some cookies while out in New York on Dec. 10, 2003. He wore a leather and shearling jacket.

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Mike Tyson In 2005

Mike Tyson In 2005 — Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson works out at Howard University in Washington DC on Jun. 7, 2005. He was preparing for a fight with Irish boxer Kevin Mcbride.

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Mike Tyson In 2006

Mike Tyson In 2006 — Mike Tyson spars during a training exhibition in Las Vegas on Aug. 30, 2006. He was retired, but still keeping in shape.

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Mike Tyson In 2008

Mike Tyson In 2008 — Mike Tyson attends Aubrey O’day’s birthday celebration at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas on Feb. 8, 2008. He wore a striped shirt and showed off his face tattoo.

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Mike Tyson At The Premiere Of ‘Che’

Mike Tyson At The Premiere Of ‘Che’ — Mike Tyson attends the premiere of the film ‘Che’ at the 61st Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2008. He wore a tan jacket and gave the cameras a glance.

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Mike Tyson In 2010

Mike Tyson In 2010 — Mike Tyson wears a Peterborough United Football shirt for their game against the West Ham United in London Road, Britain on Jul. 14, 2010. Who knew he was a football fan?

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Mike Tyson In 2011

Mike Tyson In 2011 — Mike Tyson puts his dukes up ahead of a meet ‘n greet at Las Vegas’ Memorabilia International at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on Feb. 4, 2011. He wore a red sweater and jeans.

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Mike Tyson At The 2014 Golden Globes

Mike Tyson At The 2014 Golden Globes — Cleans up nice! Mike Tyson looks strong and stylish in a classic black suit at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 12, 2014.

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Mike Tyson In 2014

Mike Tyson In 2014 — Mike Tyson attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Draft Day’ on Apr. 7, 2014. He donned a leather jacket and dark shirt.

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Mike Tyson At The 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Mike Tyson At The 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards — Mike Tyson wears a grey, white and yellow suit to the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. White loafers and a tee shirt completed his look.

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Mike Tyson In Shanghai

Mike Tyson In Shanghai — Mike Tyson appears at a press conference for ‘Ip Man 3’ in Shanghai, China on May 6, 2015. It looked like he was about to unsheth a sword.

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Mike Tyson At A 2017 Gala

Mike Tyson At A 2017 Gala — Mike Tyson attends the USTA Foundation Opening Night Gala in New York on Aug. 28, 2017. He wore a pinstriped suit and smiled.

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Mike Tyson At ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Mike Tyson At ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ — Mike Tyson dons a denim jacket and robin’s egg blue zip down shirt to the set of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ in LA on Sep. 6, 2017. He looked sharp for his TV appearance.

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Mike Tyson At The 2019 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

Mike Tyson At The 2019 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards — Mike Tyson looks wild at the 2019 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 18, 2019. He wore a blue palm-frond emblazoned jacket with jeans and a black and white patterned shirt.

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Mike Tyson In 2020

Mike Tyson In 2020 — Mike Tyson waves at the crowd at the Deontay Wilder v. Tyson Fury II WBC heavyweight title rematchat Las Vegas’ MGM Grand On Feb. 22, 2020. He looked slick in a crocskin jacket and red pants.

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Mike Tyson In 2019

Mike Tyson In 2019 — Mike Tyson attends a celebrity golf tournament in Dana Point, Calif. on Aug. 2, 2019. He was preppy in a red polo, with a bit of stubble on his chin.

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Mike Tyson At The 2019 US Open

Mike Tyson At The 2019 US Open — Mike Tyson looks like an ace during day 1 of the US Open Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Aug. 26, 2019. His plaid suit was perfectly tailored to his hulking physique.

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