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Mike Tyson. Personal Life and Relationships
Personal Life and Relationships
Mike Tyson's personal life has been as tumultuous as his boxing career, marked by significant relationships, legal issues, and personal struggles.
June 30, 1966
Birth
Michael Gerard Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Lorna Smith and Purcell Tyson.
1979
Discovery by Bobby Stewart
Tyson's boxing talent was discovered by Bobby Stewart, who introduced him to the sport.
1988
Marriage to Robin Givens
Tyson married actress Robin Givens, but their marriage was short-lived and ended in divorce in 1989.
1991
Arrest and Conviction for Rape
Tyson was arrested and later convicted of the rape of Desiree Washington, leading to a six-year prison sentence.
1995
Release from Prison
Tyson was released from prison after serving less than three years and began his comeback in boxing.
2009
Death of Daughter
Tyson's four-year-old daughter, Exodus, died in a tragic accident involving a treadmill cord.
2013
Television Series
Tyson was featured in a six-episode television series on Fox Sports 1 that documented his personal and private life.
