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VERONA, NY – JUNE 08: Former World Champion boxer Mike Tyson claps as the 2018 Hall of Fame class is introduced during the Golden Boy on ESPN fight night at Turning Stone Resort Casino on June 8, 2018 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

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VERONA, NY – JUNE 08: Former World Champion boxer Mike Tyson claps as the 2018 Hall of Fame class is introduced during the Golden Boy on ESPN fight night at Turning Stone Resort Casino on June 8, 2018 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
Mike Tyson ranks among the most accomplished boxers of all time. In the retro era, the sport of boxing eagerly looked for a star who could stir the entire fight fraternity. In ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, boxing received just that as he thrilled fans with his persona as well as his prowess. Tyson became the heavyweight king at 20- the youngest world champion in boxing history.
Furthermore, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ witnessed a stellar boxing run, which was full of trials. He overcame all of them in style.
Almost two decades after calling it a day, he shared his mantra for success on Twitter. The 55-year-old tweeted, “I only succeed when I help others succeed.”
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I only succeed when I help others succeed.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) January 3, 2022
Mike Tyson retired in 2005 after 56 bouts: 50 wins and 6 losses. After disappearing from the ring, he became a fan favorite with his work in the acting vertical, podcasts, and more. In 2020, he took up an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr.
Fighting for a social cause, both Jones Jr. and Tyson generated an astonishing 1.6 million PPV buys. This was one of the top-selling events of the sport, with which Tyson rolled out a fiery statement.
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While ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ is in the news with his next fight, there’s no clarity on the same yet. However, one thing there is clarity on is that Tyson will feature in an Indian film.
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What role does Mike Tyson play in Liger?
‘Liger’ is about a mixed martial arts expert and Tyson will play an important character in the film. There’s no actual news about his role and more in this movie.

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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2018: American professional boxer Mike Tyson during a press conference following a boxing masterclass for RCC Boxing Promotions boxers and children at the Martial Arts Academy established by the Russian Copper Company. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)
However, in the coming days, there may be much more clarity as to which character Tyson will essay in this production.
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Regardless of what his role is, fans in India and around the world will remain keen to see the ex-heavyweight king create magic on screen.
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