Mike Tyson is one of the most well-known and decorated
heavyweight boxers. He began his boxing career
before he turned 20 and won several accolades to his name. Popularly known as “The
Baddest Man Alive” Mike Tyson has had a quirky journey but here are six lesser-known
facts about Mike Tyson that you should know about.

1.     
Mike Tyson did not enjoy a
joyful childhood. He grew up in the streets of New York where he was often
bullied. He found his way to nullify the bullies in his own ways that resulted
in him being sent to jail some 38 times when he was barely 13.

2.     
The teenager Mike Tyson
once had a very special guest in the lockup. The Legendary Mohammad Ali visited
him and suggested him to restart his life by taking boxing as a profession.
Rest is history.

3.     
Mike is also known as “Iron
Mike” which he got during his very first game of his career. Tyson was playing
Hector Mercedes where it took just one round to knock out Hector. He carried
this nickname ever since.

4.     
The Baddest Man Alive is a
big-time bird lover. He once spent $100 to buy some pigeons when he was only
10. Mike Tyson was also seen hosting an animal planet show that was all about
pigeons.

5.     
Mike Tyson could not end
his career on a high note. Tyson fought well in the first two rounds but
eventually lost to Irish boxing champion Kevin McBride in the fourth round.

6.     
Mike Tyson has been in the
headlines for his married life. He has eight children from his three wives.