Overview
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Title Fights and Defenses
Comeback and Exhibition Fights
Impact on Boxing
Awards and Honors
Overview and main events
Financial and Business Ventures
Boxing Career
Legal Issues and Controversies
Personal Life and Relationships
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Early Life and Amateur Career
Notable Fights
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Mike Tyson. Early Life and Amateur Career
Early Life and Amateur Career
Mike Tyson's early life and amateur career laid the foundation for his future success in professional boxing.
June 30, 1966
Birth
Michael Gerard Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York.
1979
Discovery by Bobby Stewart
Tyson's boxing talent was discovered by Bobby Stewart, who introduced him to the sport.
Early 1980s
Amateur Career
Tyson had a successful amateur career, winning the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Championships.
March 6, 1985
Professional Debut
Tyson made his professional debut at 18 years old in Albany, New York.
