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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</strong></h2>
Logan Alexander Paul is an American YouTuber, podcaster, and actor turned professional wrestler. The internet sensation has a global following for his YouTube videos and enjoys more than 23 million subscribers on the platform. He enjoyed a brief career in Boxing under the ring name Maverick, but soon decided that wrestling was his true calling. He is now signed with WWE and has the title of WWE United States Champion.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s early life</strong></h2>
Logan Paul was born on April 1, 1995, in Westlake, Ohio to Gregory Paul and Pamela Stepnick. Paul has a sibling named Jake Paul, who is a professional boxer and a YouTuber. Before his rise to stardom, Logan Paul was a high-school athlete. He was an all-star football player and also had a lot of success in wrestling. He secured fifth place in the OHSAA State Championships during his senior high and got into Ohio University.

In the university, Paul went one better by qualifying for the school wrestling championship. He ultimately dropped out to pursue a career on YouTube, and it has brought him a lot of success. His vlogs, which even sometimes featured his parents, garnered a global audience.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s wife and children</strong></h2>
Logan Paul has been in a relationship with the model Nina Agdal since 2022 and he made it official in July 2023 by sharing the pictures from the proposal online. The two do not share any children as of now.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Logan Paul's net worth is a whopping $150 million. He has a massive following on social media and thus gets a good amount of money by doing endorsements and sponsorship posts on Facebook and Instagram. In 2022, he has ranked at the ninth place in the list of the highest-paid YouTube stars with a whopping $18 Million. Though his content is no longer his major source of income, it still rakes in a fair share of money from there.

[caption id="attachment_2536197" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2536197 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Nina-Agdal-Dillon-Danis-Logan-Paul.jpg" alt="Nina Agdal, Dillon Danis, Logan Paul" width="1920" height="1080" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

Paul owns a 20% share of Prime company while he is also the face of brands like KSI. He also acted in films like <em>Airplane Mode</em> and <em>Valley Girl</em>. The star has an active contract with WWE which was renewed in January this year. Though the salary is not known, he is believed to be earning a good amount from the same.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s career timeline</strong></h2>
Following a successful career on YouTube, Logan Paul decided to completely shift his attention to the sport of boxing. He fought Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition. Logan Paul's professional boxing record stands at an abysmal 0-1. Yes, the internet sensation has only ever had one professional fight, and he lost a close split decision. This was against fellow YouTube star KSI.

Logan Paul and KSI had first fought in a white-collar boxing event which ended in a draw. The re-match was organized as a professional fight in Los Angeles and even featured world champions like<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/devin-haney/" target="_self" rel="noopener"> Devin Haney</a> and Billy Joe Saunders. His next fight against Floyd Mayweather was an exhibition. Paul went to the distance (8 rounds) against 'The Best Ever.' As it was a non-scored exhibition, it resulted in a draw.

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After boxing, Paul decided to try his hands at wrestling and he made his first appearance on the Road to WrestleMania 37, where he decided to support Sami Zayn against Kevin Owens. It was not a fruitful decision by the star, as Owens handed a defeat to Zayn and Paul ended up getting a stunner from The Prizefighter. His next appearance came during the Road to WrestleMania 38, where he joined hands with The Miz and Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Paul managed to impress the viewers with his skills and they won the game. However, the YouTuber was betrayed by his partner in the ring.

Logan signed his first contract with WWE in June 2022 and defeated The Miz at SummerSlam to take his revenge. Following that, he wished to win the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel, but did not achieve success. Last year, Paul fought at the Royal Rumble and caused an upset for Seth Rollins. However, his journey in the competition was short-lived as Cody Rhodes defeated him. November 2023 saw Paul winning his first title, WWE United States Champion, by hammering Rey Mysterio.

He is now all set to cause a stir at the WWE Elimination Chamber event.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s contracts</strong></h2>
Logan Paul is now a full-time wrestler, as he has signed a contract with WWE. It was in January 2024 that he renewed his contract with the company. The salary and other terms mentioned in the contract have not been made public so far.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Logan Paul is backed by several sponsors, including HBO, Hanes, Bic, Dunkin Donuts, Nike, Verizon, and PepsiCo. He also has a brand called Maverick. Moreover, Paul partnered up with former rival KSI for a new business venture, PRIME Hydration.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s investments</strong></h2>
Logan Paul has invested heavily in the real estate. He has purchased as many as five mansions in Ohio, New York, Miami, Kansas City, and Florida worth $25 million, $4 million, $7 million, $12 million, and $10 million, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s career stats</strong></h2>
Logan Paul has featured in a total of ten wrestling games, winning six and losing four matches. He has a winning and losing percentage of 60 and 40, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s records</strong></h2>
Logan Paul is the one-time<span style="font-weight: 400"> and current WWE United States champion. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
It was in November last year that Logal Paul won his first WWE title as he defeated Rey Mysterio to become the United States Champion. He also won the Singles game at SummerSlam 2022 and SummerSlam 2023 by defeating The Miz and Ricochet, respectively.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
Paul's biggest efforts towards charity came because of one of his greatest scandals. After the insensitive vlog in Japan, he received a lot of backlash, and thus to make up for this slip, the YouTuber declared he would donate $1 million to charity. He also raised $130,000 via a Livestream, where he did a Pokemon card unboxing and donated all his winnings to the National Alliance on Mental Health.

Logan Paul also hosted the Challenger games and donated all the money to charity. In total, it is reported that the donations came up to $14,000. The wrestler also contributed to the Ukraine Relief by dropping his first NFT of 99 Originals Project.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s house</strong></h2>
Logan Paul is a big fan of real estate and has a total of five mansions to his name. It is believed that the wrestler lives in a 10,000-square-foot luxury mansion in Ohio which he purchased by shelling out around $25 million. Apart from the Ohio house, Paul is the owner of a mansion in New York and Miami worth $4 million and $7 million, respectively. He has houses in Kansas City and Florida as well and they are worth $12 million and $10 million, respectively.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s car collection</strong></h2>
Logan Paul's car collection includes a Range Rover Evoque worth $85,000, a Lexus GX worth $160,000, a Volvo XC60 worth $110,000, a Jaguar F-PACE worth $140,000 and a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT worth $770,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Logan Paul’s social media accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 27.2812%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 478.465%">https://www.instagram.com/loganpaul/</td>
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<td style="width: 27.2812%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 478.465%">https://twitter.com/LoganPaul</td>
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<td style="width: 27.2812%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 478.465%">https://www.facebook.com/LoganPaul/</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Logan Alexander Paul</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Logan Paul, Maverick </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">April 1, 1995</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Westlake, OH</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6ft 2inch</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">205 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gregory Allan Paul, Pamela Ann Stepnick</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jake Paul</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Irish, Welsh, Jewish, French and German ancestry</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$150 Million </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nina Agdal ( Girlfriend)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Unmarried </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">No</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional wrestler and a Youtuber</span></td>
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<h1 style="text-align: center"><strong>Mike Tyson's Net Worth, career, and family</strong></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Mike Tyson's net worth in 2024</strong></h2>
At his peak, Mike Tyson was one of the wealthiest boxers on the planet. But over time, he lost most of his wealth owing to a lavish lifestyle. Reportedly, he had only $146,000 when he joined WrestleMania 14, post the 'Bite Fight' suspension. According to <strong>Celebrity Net Worth,</strong> Mike Tyson's net worth is $10 million. This could be ascribed primarily to the 2020 'Lockdown Knockdown' against Roy Jones Jr.

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From winning his first world title, the WBC heavyweight, to his retirement, 'Iron' Mike received some of the biggest paychecks of the day. Tyson received $1.5 million during the Trevor Berbick fight. In the 90s, it went to double digits. He reportedly earned $30 million during the war against Frank Bruno and the two battles against Evander Holyfield. However, the biggest paycheck he earned was during the Lennox Lewis fight. It reportedly fetched him $103 million.

So if all the fight money Mike Tyson made during his time is summed, it goes to around $400 million. But boxing has not been the only source of income for the former world champion. Given his name and the weight it carries worldwide, an array of brands tied up with the legendary boxer to endorse their products, services, and sponsorships throughout his career. His most recent sponsors include Black Energy Drink, CopperGel, and Smart Cups.

Additionally, his merchandise is operated from his ranch, aptly named 'Tyson Ranch.' Tyson has even started his cannabis empire called Tyson 2.0, with its slogan, 'Undisputed Cannabis.' One of the unique products from the company is a cannabis-based gummy line, 'Mike Bites.' These gummies, shaped like Holyfield's ear, marked his partnership with the former opponent, Evander Holyfield.?

Tyson and Holyfield's joint venture is called 'Carma Holdings.' Last year they launched another line of products called 'Holy Bites.' Tyson 2.0 also saw the champ partnering with former WWE star Ric Flair. The company also acquired a majority stake in Flair's 'Ric Flair Drip' line. The entire cannabis venture reportedly earns him $900k per month. A two-hour personal appearance of Mike Tyson could come somewhere in the neighborhood of $75k. Tyson's earnings from podcasts such as 'Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson' remain non-verifiable.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In recent times, the former heavyweight champion has significantly expanded his portfolio by acquiring more sponsorships and brand deals. Among them, Tyson Pro offers a line of performance apparel. Following suit, the MT Collection presents official Mike Tyson merchandise. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Additionally, Tyson has partnered with Men's Remedy, which provides expert-backed testosterone treatment. He is also in collaboration with Zumiez, a lifestyle fashion brand. Finally, Futurola provides premium smoking accessories like Pre-rolls and cones.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's early life</h2>
Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York's Fort Greene. He had two other siblings, both older, Rodney and Denise. Later, through his mother's second marriage to Jimmy Kirkpatrick, he had a half-brother as well, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick.

The crime-prone Brooklyn neighborhood was not the ideal place for a kid to grow up. However, with no alternatives, Tyson, his mother, and his siblings went through everyday survival. The future world champion, over a while, built a reputation as a street fighter.

Turning to gang-related activities, reportedly, by the time he turned thirteen, local police arrested him over thirty-eight times! A frequent visitor to juvenile correctional facilities, Tyson's life changed when he landed at Tryon School for Boys in Johnstown, New York.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's family life</h2>
Mike Tyson's mother, Lorna Smith, was born in 1927. She had three kids with Purcell Tyson, a cab driver of Jamaican origin. Later, she married Jimmy Kirkpatrick and had another child. Kirkpatrick left the family, leaving Lorna Smith and the children to fend for themselves. They changed places frequently on account of financial difficulties. She suffered from cancer and died in 1982 at age fifty-five.

The troubled childhood had an impact on Iron Mike's relationships. The thrice-married former world champion's first marriage to actress Robin Givens barely lasted a year, from February 7, 1988, to February 14, 1989. After that, she filed for divorce, reportedly on the grounds of domestic violence and abuse at the hands of Tyson.

The second marriage to pediatrician Monica Turner lasted six years, from April 19, 1997, to January 14, 2003. Their relationship collapsed because of frequent adultery committed by the boxing legend. Nevertheless, they had two kids together. On June 6, 2009, Tyson married for the third time. Tyson and Lakhia "Kiki" Spicer are now proud parents to two kids.

Mike Tyson fathered three more kids through relations with other women. But sadly, on May 26, 2009, his daughter, Exodus Tyson, passed away. Among Tyson's kids, his daughter Milan seems to have picked her father's propensity for sports. Taking up the tennis racket at an early age, she is under the wings of Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams' former trainer.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's ex-girlfriends and wives</h2>
Apart from his current spouse, Lakhia Spicer, and two formers, Robin Givens and Monica Turner, Mike Tyson reportedly had relationships with other women. Among the many names whose link-up with 'Iron' Mike grabbed headlines, the most prominent include Luz Whitney, Coco Johnsen, and Naomi Campbell. Besides the above, his affair with Kimberly Scarborough resulted in his first child, Mikey Lorna Tyson. In addition, he? had two kids, Miguel and Exodus, with Sol Xochitl when they were in a relationship from 2004 to 2005.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How did Mike Tyson lose his daughter?</strong></h2>
Tyson's daughter Exodus passed away on May 26, 2009. Reportedly, she was found motionless by her brother Miguel on May 25. He found her entwined in a chord swinging from a treadmill. Despite their mother administering CPR and subsequent hospitalization, Exodus passed away the next day.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's early boxing career</h2>
Mike Tyson's fate turned for good at the Tryon School for Boys. One of the counselors, Bobby Stewart, saw an excellent boxing prospect in the young teenager from the hoods. So he took him to legendary trainer Cus D'Amato, who, recognizing the youngster's talents, brought matters to the next level by adopting him.

The duo soon started working on some of the unique techniques developed by the trainer who previously worked with Floyd Patterson. Mike Tyson made his first amateur debut at age fifteen. Participating in the National Junior Olympics games, he won gold medals for two consecutive years, 1981 and 1982. He won the gold medal at the National Golden Gloves tournament in 1984.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's professional career</h2>
Mike Tyson was now ready to face the world. Launching his professional career on March 6, 1985, he beat Hector Mercedes with a first-round technical KO. Eighteen months later, on November 22, 1986, Tyson won his first world title, WBC heavyweight. He became the youngest heavyweight champion in the sport's history at age twenty. By this time, he had fought and defeated twenty-seven fighters. Out of which, barring one, the rest all were knockout victories.

Sadly, Cus D'Amato was not present to see his prodigy's achievement. The legendary trainer succumbed to pneumonia on November 4, 1985. Mike Tyson won the WBA heavyweight title in 1987 and became the world's undisputed champion. Then, on August 1, 1987, he added the IBF heavyweight belt to the list.

On January 22, 1988, while defending his titles, 'Iron' Mike fought former heavyweight champion, Larry Holmes. The latter had beaten Muhammad Ali on October 2, 1980. Hence, when the turn came, many reported on Mike Tyson avenging his boxing idol. The fight ended with a fourth-round knockout win for the twenty-one-year-old world champion.

Two years later, fortune changed hands as Mike Tyson faced his first defeat. On February 11, 1990, Buster Douglas knocked out 'The Baddest Man on the Planet' in the tenth round. Though he went on to win the next eight fights and even regained the WBC and WBA titles, the clock was ticking against him. Then, on November 9, 1996, Mike Tyson suffered his second defeat. Evander Holyfield beat him via TKO in the eleventh round. But it was the second fight that entered the pages of infamy.

The duo met for their rematch on June 28, 1997. But the slugfest turned ugly when Tyson bit parts of Holyfield's right ear. Initially allowed to continue, the referee finally stopped the fight and disqualified Tyson. "The Bite Fight" resulted in the Nevada State Athletic Commission revoking Tyson's boxing license besides imposing a $3 million fine.

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'Iron' Mike finally returned to the ring on January 16, 1999. After that, he won a slew of matches. However, his last and final attempt at regaining the championship title ended disastrously. On June 8, 2002, Briton Lennox Lewis sent Tyson to the canvas in the eighth round, dashing the latter's last charge. On February 22, 2003, Mike Tyson won for the last time against Clifford Etienne. For the next two years, he lost two fights consecutively, the second being the last fight of his career. The former champion formally retired in 2005.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's boxing style</h2>
A close study of Mike Tyson's moves, hand movements, and ring strategy would reveal him to be essentially a swarmer. Swarmers, for the uninitiated, are boxers who bear down on an opponent, all the while throwing a volley of punches, including uppercuts and hooks. The only drawback is that the move entails going through foes' vicious attacks to stage a successful onslaught.

Apart from 'Iron Mike,' a few other notable swarmers included Joe Frazier, Rocky Marciano, and Jake LaMotta. In Tyson's case, Cus D'Amato taught a technique that became the former's signature style to escape the barrage of punches thrown at him. Through 'Peek-A-Boo,' a boxer kills two birds with one stone. First, he creates a potent defense by raising his hands. Next, constant bobbing lets him slip the opponent's punches and cover the distance. Finally, once inside, at a reasonable time, place a counter-attack. Thus, once inside, Mike Tyson would draw power from the leg he leaned to pull and throw a devastating knockout punch.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Mike Tyson's foray into coaching</strong></h2>
2023 marked Mike Tyson's coaching debut. The youngest heavyweight champion of the world guided the former UFC heavyweight champion <strong>Francis Ngannou</strong> as the latter transitioned into boxing. And it turned out to be a huge success as Ngannou put on a stellar performance against the current WBC heavyweight champion of the world <strong>Tyson Fury</strong> on <strong>October 28, 2023, </strong>billed <strong>"The Battle of the Baddest".</strong> The Cameroonian shocked the world by knocking down Tyson Fury in the third round, and going the distance with the 'Gypsy King'. Although Ngannou lost on the judges' scorecard by a controversial split decision, the fans lauded his boxing skills honed under Mike Tyson's mentorship.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's extraordinary spending</h2>
By his admission, Mike Tyson lived a king-size lifestyle. The youngest heavyweight champion in boxing's history would make a habit of splurging money. Expensive homes, cars, and exotic animals were a few of the items that fancied 'Iron' Mike.

His $4 million Connecticut mansion had a nightclub and a casino! Not done, he purchased properties in Nevada, California, and Ohio. Most of the acquisitions came fully furnished. And at some, the champion added whatever he fancied.

The above is just a glimpse of the kind of life Mike Tyson lived. There are instances like purchasing a bathtub worth $2 million for his wife. Generous to a fault, he would dish out lavish gifts to friends and strangers. But as all good things and time come to an end, Tyson's spending spree fizzled out by the century's first decade. Per rough estimates, he owed lenders nearly $23 million.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Mike Tyson's acting career</strong></h2>
Mike Tyson has had an on-off relationship with Tinseltown. Initially, he kicked off with cameo roles, often playing himself. For instance, the 2006 release,<strong> 'Rocky Balboa.'</strong> But his major acting breakthrough came with the 2009 release, 'The Hangover.' He was present in the sequel as well. Other movies with Tyson playing key roles include <strong>'Kickboxer: Retaliation,'</strong> '<strong>The Devil May Care,</strong>' and <strong>'IP Man 3.</strong>' Last year he also featured in the French action comedy film <strong>'Medellin'</strong>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">When did Mike Tyson go to jail?</h2>
While living in the hood, Tyson had been a state guest numerous times. But he served a significant prison sentence when the court found him guilty of assaulting model Desiree Washington in 1992. Initially sentenced to six years' incarceration, he came out, just short of the three years, in 1995.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where does Mike Tyson live now?</h2>
The former world champion currently resides with his family in Henderson, Nevada. It is situated roughly sixteen miles southeast of 'Sin City,' Las Vegas.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's car collection and luxuries in 2024</h2>
Tyson owned nearly a hundred vehicles, many of which were high-end and pricey pieces. In 1985, he shelled out $30k to buy his first car, a Cadillac Eldorado. After that, he made a habit of gifting himself a Rolls Royce whenever the occasion arose. Then his close friend, rapper Tupac Shakur inspired him to look closely at Mercedes models. As a result, in 1989, he bought a Mercedes Benz SL Class with a price tag of $48k.

Among other models, 'Iron' Mike used to own a Ferrari 456 GT Spyder, a Lamborghini Super Diablo worth $500k, a Jaguar XJ220, a Cadillac Escalade, and a Hummer. Also, he was a proud owner of a Bentley Continental SC that made his wallet light by $720k. Then, there is the story of him purchasing twenty cars from one car dealer. Reportedly, he took five Bentley Azures from this store, costing nearly $1.5 million! Unfortunately, only a little is known about Mike Tyson's current car collection.

All you need to know about Mike Tyson's Tigers and Pigeons
In the 1990s, Tyson brought home three white Royal Bengal Tigers, each costing $70k. Named Kenya, Storm, and Boris, he had an exclusive accommodation facility for the big cats with a caretaker who charged a whooping $125k per annum. At the time of filing for bankruptcy, Tyson still had to pay roughly $8,100 towards their upkeep.

A known pigeon fancier, his love for the birds began in Brooklyn when he was eight or nine. There's a famous legend about Tyson knocking down a guy who killed one of his pigeons. He reportedly broke off from a relationship when he learned about the lady's views on his pigeons! Even today, he pursues the hobby and has over a thousand pigeons.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Movies based on Mike Tyson's life</h2>
For a living legend who has been through some of the steepest ups and downs, it is evident that biopics, both watered-down versions and close to real ones, would appear sooner or later. Then, in 1995, came Uli Edel directed 'Tyson.' Taken from the book Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Iron Mike Tyson by Jose Torres, actor Michael Jai White played the lead role of Mike Tyson. George C Scott played Cus D'Amato while Paul Winfield Don King.

In 2022, Hulu released the series 'Tyson' based on the former champion's life. The eight-episode series has Trevante Rhodes acting as Mike Tyson. Of course, there have been other productions. But most restricted themselves to a docu-drama format. For instance, Barabara Kopple's 'Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson,' the 2008 release James Toback's 'Tyson,' and the 2021 release 'Mike Tyson: The Knockout.'
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's comeback</h2>
On November 28, 2020, Mike Tyson staged a comeback of sorts. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, he faced another legend Roy Jones Jr. The fight ended in a draw, though per Compubox, Tyson managed to land a more significant number of punches. The pay-per-view subscriptions crossed $80 million, more than initially expected.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Mike Tyson's relationship with Muhammad Ali</h2>
Mike Tyson idolized Muhammad Ali. He grew up watching his hero fight some of the era's biggest names. But still, despite his close bonds with 'The Greatest,' Iron Mike never wanted to be like him. Instead, he always found himself resembling the likes of Sonny Liston or Jack Dempsey. Tyson was inconsolable when Ali lost the fight against Larry Holmes on October 2, 1980, at Caesars Palace. He reportedly avenged his hero's defeat eight years later.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Mike Tyson?</b></h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/miketyson/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Instagram</b></a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/miketyson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Facebook</b></a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/MikeTyson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Twitter</b></a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/miketyson" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube</strong></a>
<table>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Michael Gerard Tyson</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>June 30, 1966</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>57</td>
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<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Education</td>
<td>Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central State University, 1989</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Lorna Smith and Purcell Tyson</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>1.78 m</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>220 lbs</td>
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<td>Record</td>
<td>50-6-0</td>
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<td>Wife</td>
<td>Lakiha Spicer (m. 2009)</td>
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<td>Kids</td>
<td>Miguel Leon Tyson,?Ramsey Tyson,?Exodus Tyson,?Mikey Lorna Tyson,?Amir Tyson,?Morocco Tyson,?Milan Tyson</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shoe Size?</td>
<td>US 15</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

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