Legendary heavyweight boxer and Hall of Fame, Mike Tyson has a phenomenal run in the sport. He was regarded as one of the greatest power punchers, who could knock anyone out cold. Post-retirement, Tyson explored his horizons beyond the squared circle as he took up various ventures. He even makes routine appearances in various podcasts and has even kick-starting something of his own. video source: TMZSports [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3yf1AcIlXdps2EYbq3lzw] According to a report by TMZ [https://www.tmz.com/2022/04/21/mike-tyson-repeatedly-punches-man-face-plane-bloodies-passenger/?adid=social-tmzlikeshop], Mike Tyson reportedly got into an altercation with a fan. The legendary boxer was on board a flight en route to Florida from San Francisco. The aforementioned footage suggests, that the fan wanted to get an autograph from the iconic boxer, but sadly things turned ugly. Visibly bruised and bloodied, the fan showcased the injury that he sustained. Also Read: “Freak of Nature Type Sh*t”- Joe Rogan Shuts the Door on MMA GOAT Debate With One Name and It’s Not Conor McGregor or Anderson Silva [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-boxing-mma-news-freak-of-nature-type-sht-joe-rogan-shuts-the-door-on-mma-goat-debate-with-one-name-and-its-not-conor-mcgregor-or-anderson-silva/] A NEW VIDEO SUGGESTS THE FAN ANNOYED MIKE TYSON Another angle of the video suggests, that the fan was allegedly pestering Tyson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mike-tyson/] during the flight. This could have triggered such a response from the boxer that rarely occurs. The video doesn’t contain the bits where he allegedly attacked the fan, as the video quickly cuts to the bruised-up fan. Probably fans should refrain from such behavior as ‘Iron’ Mike has once held the title of ‘the Baddest man on the world’. MIKE TYSON’S BRUTALITY INSIDE THE RING The 55-year-old boxer is known to be one of the most violent individuals inside the ring. At many instances, the ruthless boxer has knocked out opponents in the early stages of the bout. With numerous notable KO’s to his name, ‘Iron’ Mike once bite the ears off his opponent back in the day. During his bout against legendary boxer Evander Holyfield [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/evander-holyfield/], Tyson did more than just delivering jabs and hooks. However, during an interview with Larry King Show, [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-because-i-had-to-mike-tyson-once-savagely-explained-why-he-bit-evander-holyfields-ear/] ‘Iron’ Mike offered an apology to Holyfield for his actions. He said, “I said sorry. Because I had to, I wanted to bite his ear. I didn’t really mean to do it.” Appeared at WWE’s WrestleMania [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/boxing-news-mike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-and-other-boxing-legends-who-appeared-at-wwes-wrestlemania/] Do you condone Mike Tyson’s action? Share your thoughts below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Evander Holyfield 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Evander Holyfield is a legend in the sport of boxing. He is one of the greatest boxers in heavyweight history.?</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Holyfield, who goes by the monikers, 'The Warrior' and 'The Real Deal,' started his professional boxing career in the cruiserweight division. After dominating the cruiserweight division, Holyfield moved up to the heavyweight division. In the 27 years of his active professional boxing career, he was a force to be reckoned with in both divisions.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Evander Holyfield: Record</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Holyfield has a magnificent professional boxing <a href="https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/499" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> of 44-10-2 (W-L-D), with a total no. of 29 victories coming via T/KO. 'The Warrior' is a former two-division champion. He was the WBA, IBF, and WBC cruiserweight champion and the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight champion.?</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">'The Warrior' has defeated several of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, such as Buster Douglas, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mike-tyson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Tyson</a>, and the list goes on.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_441289" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-441289" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1197959265-1.jpg" alt="Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield" width="1920" height="1296" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 9: Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson fight for the WBA Heavyweight tittle at the MGM Grand Garden on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield won the fight with a TKO in the 11th round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Holyfield has had his fair share of rivalries. However, the ones against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis were some of the greatest in boxing history.?</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Holyfield vs. Tyson 1 took place on November 9, 1996, where 'The Warrior' claimed an upset eleventh-round TKO victory over 'Iron Mike.' Infamously known as 'The Bite' fight aka 'The Bite of 97,' Holyfield vs. Tyson 2 took place a year later, on June 28, 1997. Their rematch concluded with Tyson biting off Holyfield's ear, which resulted in a disqualification victory for 'The Warrior.'?</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Meanwhile, his rivalry with Lennox Lewis didn't have the same outcome as Tyson. Holyfield vs. Lewis 1 concluded in a split decision draw, while Holyfield suffered a unanimous decision loss in their rematch. Now, Holyfield has squashed his beef with Tyson and Lewis and is good friends with them.</span>

[caption id="attachment_419356" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-419356" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201022173910/GettyImages-1208070738.jpg" alt="Lennox Lewis with Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Former Heavyweight Champions Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield are honored prior to the Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">His last professional boxing bout was against Brian Nielsen on May 7, 2011, where 'The Warrior' claimed a tenth-round TKO victory. In his boxing comeback, Holyfield will aim to defeat another legend in Vitor Belfort on September 11, 2021.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Besides his illustrious professional boxing career, 'The Warrior' also had a well-accomplished amateur career. Holyfield is the Bronze <a href="https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/los-angeles-1984/results/boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medalist</a> of the 1984 Olympics in the light heavyweight division.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Evander Holyfield: Net Worth 2021</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The former undisputed two-division champion, Holyfield, made a fortune during his professional boxing career. 'The Warrior' approximately earned over $230 million without even adjusting for inflation. As per <a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45feefj/14-evander-holyfield/?sh=430be6283b5e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, Holyfield was ranked 14th on the highest-paid athlete's list of 1995.?</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, because of several unknown reasons, he lost most of his fortunes. In 2008, Holyfield even lost his longtime house, his 109-room mansion, to foreclosure. He had to put his house in an auction, where the well-known rapper, Rick Ross, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/boxing/evander-holyfield-mansion-rick-ross-23831721" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bought</a> the 109-room mansion.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As of September 2021, Holyfield has a Net Worth of over $1 Million, as per the <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-boxers/evander-holyfield-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Evander Holyfield: Endorsements 2021</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The heavyweight legend has had many endorsements and sponsorships throughout his career. He especially endorsed tons of products in commercials for Coca-Cola and Diet Coke.?</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">'The Warrior' also featured in a video game for Sega Genesis: "Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing." He also <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-01-strange-but-true-evander-holyfield-releases-real-deal-grill.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">released</a> a line of cooking products, Real Deal Grill, via infomercials back in 2007.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How to contact Evander Holyfield?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/evanderholyfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDealHolyfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/holyfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></span>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>'The Warrior,' 'The Real Deal'</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>58 years</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>October 19, 1962</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>USA</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'2"</td>
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<td>Division</td>
<td>Heavyweight</td>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>78"</td>
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<td>Record</td>
<td>44-10-2</td>
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<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>Achievements</td>
<td>Former Two-Division Undisputed Champion, Olympic Bronze Medalist</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1 million</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Coca Cola, Diet Coke</td>
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<td>Partner</td>
<td>NA</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Divorced</td>
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<td><a href="https://playersbio.com/evander-holyfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kids</a></td>
<td>Eleven</td>
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Evander Holyfield 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Evander Holyfield is a legend in the sport of boxing. He is one of the greatest boxers in heavyweight history.?Holyfield, who goes by the monikers, &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; and &#8216;The Real Deal,&#8217; started his professional boxing career in the cruiserweight division. After dominating the cruiserweight division, Holyfield moved up to the heavyweight division. In the 27 years of his active professional boxing career, he was a force to be reckoned with in both divisions. Evander Holyfield: Record Holyfield has a magnificent professional boxing record of 44-10-2 (W-L-D), with a total no. of 29 victories coming via T/KO. &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; is a former two-division champion. He was the WBA, IBF, and WBC cruiserweight champion and the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight champion.? &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; has defeated several of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, such as Buster Douglas, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, Mike Tyson, and the list goes on.? LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; NOVEMBER 9: Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson fight for the WBA Heavyweight tittle at the MGM Grand Garden on November 9, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield won the fight with a TKO in the 11th round. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Holyfield has had his fair share of rivalries. However, the ones against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis were some of the greatest in boxing history.? Holyfield vs. Tyson 1 took place on November 9, 1996, where &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; claimed an upset eleventh-round TKO victory over &#8216;Iron Mike.&#8217; Infamously known as &#8216;The Bite&#8217; fight aka &#8216;The Bite of 97,&#8217; Holyfield vs. Tyson 2 took place a year later, on June 28, 1997. Their rematch concluded with Tyson biting off Holyfield&#8217;s ear, which resulted in a disqualification victory for &#8216;The Warrior.&#8217;? Meanwhile, his rivalry with Lennox Lewis didn&#8217;t have the same outcome as Tyson. Holyfield vs. Lewis 1 concluded in a split decision draw, while Holyfield suffered a unanimous decision loss in their rematch. Now, Holyfield has squashed his beef with Tyson and Lewis and is good friends with them. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Former Heavyweight Champions Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield are honored prior to the Heavyweight bout for Wilder&#8217;s WBC and Fury&#8217;s lineal heavyweight title between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) His last professional boxing bout was against Brian Nielsen on May 7, 2011, where &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; claimed a tenth-round TKO victory. In his boxing comeback, Holyfield will aim to defeat another legend in Vitor Belfort on September 11, 2021. Besides his illustrious professional boxing career, &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; also had a well-accomplished amateur career. Holyfield is the Bronze medalist of the 1984 Olympics in the light heavyweight division. Evander Holyfield: Net Worth 2021 The former undisputed two-division champion, Holyfield, made a fortune during his professional boxing career. &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; approximately earned over $230 million without even adjusting for inflation. As per Forbes, Holyfield was ranked 14th on the highest-paid athlete&#8217;s list of 1995.? However, because of several unknown reasons, he lost most of his fortunes. In 2008, Holyfield even lost his longtime house, his 109-room mansion, to foreclosure. He had to put his house in an auction, where the well-known rapper, Rick Ross, bought the 109-room mansion. As of September 2021, Holyfield has a Net Worth of over $1 Million, as per the Celebrity Net Worth. Evander Holyfield: Endorsements 2021 The heavyweight legend has had many endorsements and sponsorships throughout his career. He especially endorsed tons of products in commercials for Coca-Cola and Diet Coke.? &#8216;The Warrior&#8217; also featured in a video game for Sega Genesis: &#8220;Evander Holyfield&#8217;s Real Deal Boxing.&#8221; He also released a line of cooking products, Real Deal Grill, via infomercials back in 2007.? How to contact Evander Holyfield? Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  Nickname &#8216;The Warrior,&#8217; &#8216;The Real Deal&#8217;  Age 58 years  Born October 19, 1962  Country USA  Height 6&#8217;2&#8243;  Division Heavyweight  Reach 78&#8243;  Record 44-10-2  Active Win Streak 2  Achievements Former Two-Division Undisputed Champion, Olympic Bronze Medalist  Net Worth $1 million  Endorsements Coca Cola, Diet Coke  Partner NA  Marital Status Divorced  Kids Eleven

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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>
<tbody>
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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>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
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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>
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<td>Shoe Size?</td>
<td>US 15</td>
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</tbody>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. She was born on June 29, 1992. Namajunas started her MMA career in the Invicta Fighting Championships and won her first two fights by submissions. As of 2023, she sits at #8 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings and is a former UFC women's strawweight champion.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: UFC Career</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose made her UFC debut against Carla Esparza and lost the bout (the fight for the inaugural UFC strawweight title) and championship belt via submission. However, she immediately bounced back and claimed three consecutive victories against Angela Hill, Paige VanZant, and Tecia Torres.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After defeating Michelle Waterson, Namajunas earned a title shot against then-champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Back then, Joanna was undefeated and, as expected, Rose was the underdog in the fight.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose shocked the world when she stopped Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the first round at UFC 217 and was crowned as the UFC's third strawweight champion. Although Namajunas was considered better on the ground, she defeated Jedrzejczyk by outclassing her on the feet. And to prove that it wasn't a fluke, Namajunas beat Jedrzejczyk once again in a rematch.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With only one title defense, 'Thug' lost her title to Jessica Andrade via a brutal body slam KO in the second round at UFC 237. However, she bounced back and won the rematch against Andrade at UFC 251.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Namajunas' win against Andrade earned her another title shot. She clashed against then-champion Zhang Weili at UFC 261. Rose became a two-time UFC women's strawweight champion by claiming a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She ramped up another title defense in a rematch against Zhang Weili on November 06, 2021, at UFC 268. But 'Thug's' last UFC bout ended in another defeat against her noted former rival Carla Esparza. 'Cookie Monster' earned a unanimous decision at UFC 274 to hand Namajunas the fourth loss of her UFC career. She holds a record of 9-4 in the UFC.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She went to the flyweight division for a battle with Manon Fiorot and ended up on the losing side of the bout at UFC on ESPN+ 84. Now, she has just secured her first victory at flyweight against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89 via a unanimous decision.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Fighting Style</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose is a striker and her footwork is one of the best in the UFC. Besides that, she has perfected her jab. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thus, she is also an elite grappler.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Achievements</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Namajunas holds a stellar record of 13-6-0 in her MMA career. 'Thug Rose' has earned three 'Fight of the Night' and three 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Namajunas also claimed the 2017 Fighter of the Year award. This was the year where she tasted UFC gold as a 25-year-old.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She has also achieved wins over a number of experienced veterans. Namajunas has a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. Apart from that, she is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Net Worth and Salary 2023</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As of 2023, Namajunas has an estimated UFC career earnings of $1.78M, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($572,000) came from her sophomore bout against Carla 'Cookie Monster' Esparza in 2022. Reports say that it also included the highest salary of her UFC career, which stands at $500,000.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The former UFC fighter turned kickboxer, Pat Barry, mentioned her first meeting with Namajunas as a fight. But it was 'Thug's' fearless attitude of punching him in the face that got him attracted to her. After Barry transitioned to Glory kickboxing in 2013 the two got engaged in the year 2014.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">But the couple soon got into trouble with Barry's substance abuse which also took a toll on Namajunas' performance. But he has come clean currently, and as per Namajunas, has become a lot more supportive than he used to be.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Endorsements 2023</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The former UFC champ inked an agreement with Reebok in 2019. Reports also suggest that she has endorsement deals with major brands like Puma and Adidas. As per 'The Sportslite', Rose Namajunas' total earnings from these sponsorships are reported to be around $500,000.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">How to Contact Rose Namajunas?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://twitter.com/rosenamajunas">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosenamajunas/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThugRose">Facebook</a></span>

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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thug</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 29, 1992</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Roufusport</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 5 in</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">125 lbs/ Strawweight</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">65 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Leg Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">39.50 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12-5-0, 0 NcC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Last 3 Fights</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">L-W-W</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7(2 KO/TKOs &amp; 5 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Estimated Net Worth </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1.78M</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reebok, Puma, Adidas</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Engaged</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pat Barry</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. She was born on June 29, 1992. Namajunas started her MMA career in the Invicta Fighting Championships and won her first two fights by submissions. As of 2023, she sits at #8 in the UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings and is a former UFC women&#8217;s strawweight champion. Rose Namajunas: UFC Career Rose made her UFC debut against Carla Esparza and lost the bout (the fight for the inaugural UFC strawweight title) and championship belt via submission. However, she immediately bounced back and claimed three consecutive victories against Angela Hill, Paige VanZant, and Tecia Torres. After defeating Michelle Waterson, Namajunas earned a title shot against then-champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Back then, Joanna was undefeated and, as expected, Rose was the underdog in the fight. Rose shocked the world when she stopped Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the first round at UFC 217 and was crowned as the UFC&#8217;s third strawweight champion. Although Namajunas was considered better on the ground, she defeated Jedrzejczyk by outclassing her on the feet. And to prove that it wasn&#8217;t a fluke, Namajunas beat Jedrzejczyk once again in a rematch. With only one title defense, &#8216;Thug&#8217; lost her title to Jessica Andrade via a brutal body slam KO in the second round at UFC 237. However, she bounced back and won the rematch against Andrade at UFC 251. Namajunas&#8217; win against Andrade earned her another title shot. She clashed against then-champion Zhang Weili at UFC 261. Rose became a two-time UFC women&#8217;s strawweight champion by claiming a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round. She ramped up another title defense in a rematch against Zhang Weili on November 06, 2021, at UFC 268. But &#8216;Thug&#8217;s&#8217; last UFC bout ended in another defeat against her noted former rival Carla Esparza. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; earned a unanimous decision at UFC 274 to hand Namajunas the fourth loss of her UFC career. She holds a record of 9-4 in the UFC. She went to the flyweight division for a battle with Manon Fiorot and ended up on the losing side of the bout at UFC on ESPN+ 84. Now, she has just secured her first victory at flyweight against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89 via a unanimous decision. Rose Namajunas: Fighting Style Rose is a striker and her footwork is one of the best in the UFC. Besides that, she has perfected her jab. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thus, she is also an elite grappler. Rose Namajunas: Achievements Namajunas holds a stellar record of 13-6-0 in her MMA career. &#8216;Thug Rose&#8217; has earned three &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; and three &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses. Namajunas also claimed the 2017 Fighter of the Year award. This was the year where she tasted UFC gold as a 25-year-old. She has also achieved wins over a number of experienced veterans. Namajunas has a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. Apart from that, she is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Rose Namajunas: Net Worth and Salary 2023 As of 2023, Namajunas has an estimated UFC career earnings of $1.78M, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($572,000) came from her sophomore bout against Carla &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; Esparza in 2022. Reports say that it also included the highest salary of her UFC career, which stands at $500,000. The former UFC fighter turned kickboxer, Pat Barry, mentioned her first meeting with Namajunas as a fight. But it was &#8216;Thug&#8217;s&#8217; fearless attitude of punching him in the face that got him attracted to her. After Barry transitioned to Glory kickboxing in 2013 the two got engaged in the year 2014. But the couple soon got into trouble with Barry&#8217;s substance abuse which also took a toll on Namajunas&#8217; performance. But he has come clean currently, and as per Namajunas, has become a lot more supportive than he used to be. Rose Namajunas: Endorsements 2023 The former UFC champ inked an agreement with Reebok in 2019. Reports also suggest that she has endorsement deals with major brands like Puma and Adidas. As per &#8216;The Sportslite&#8217;, Rose Namajunas&#8217; total earnings from these sponsorships are reported to be around $500,000. How to Contact Rose Namajunas? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook &nbsp;  Nickname Thug  Age 31  Born  June 29, 1992  Country USA  Gym Roufusport  Height 5ft 5 in  Weight/Division 125 lbs/ Strawweight  Reach 65 inches  Leg Reach 39.50 inches  Record 12-5-0, 0 NcC  Last 3 Fights L-W-W  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 7(2 KO/TKOs &amp; 5 Submissions)  Estimated Net Worth  $1.78M  Endorsements Reebok, Puma, Adidas  Marital Status Engaged  Partner Pat Barry

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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weili's Net Worth 2024, Career, and Family</strong></p>

<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Zhang Weili? </strong></h2>
Zhang Weili is one of the most dangerous fighters on the UFC roster. She is a Chinese mixed martial artist and became the first fighter from her country to become a champion in the UFC after she defeated Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night in August 2019. The currently two-time UFC Strawweight Champion is also one of the most noted faces in the women's division. The UFC audiences seem to love her 'talk less work more' attitude thoroughly.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weili’s early life</strong></h2>
Weili was born on 13 August 1989 in the Handan, Hebei located in the Southwest region of China. Her father was a miner and her mother raised him as a homemaker. The little troublemaker that Weili was, she was always interested in the fighting game.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-230139" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200227212011/Weili-Zhang-China-Flag-558x315.jpg" alt="" width="558" height="315" />

Inspired by Kung Fu movies, Weili began training in martial arts at an early age. After training in Shaolin Kung Fu, she transitioned to Sanda and Shuai Jiao. Finally, she took up BJJ. While several sources sing songs of Weili's athletic prowess, there aren't any detailed references to her school itself.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Zhang Weili's family, partner, and children</h2>
As mentioned above, Weili's father was a miner who is enjoying retirement currently, while her mother is a homemaker. That said, their names are known to the media. She also has an older brother who played a huge part in getting her to where she is today.

Reports state that her brother used to work as a gold trader. But after noticing Weili's MMA talents, he gave up his job to support her with training and other routines. To date, he hasn't given up Weili's side as he currently works in the gyms where 'Magnum' trains.

Looking at the privacy Weili maintains regarding her personal life, it's quite apparent that there are pretty few reports about her current relationship status. While some reports also say that she is in a relationship with the CEO of 'Stride Gym', Ruben Payan Jr, some suggest that she is currently not romantically involved with anyone. Weili also has no kids.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's net worth in 2024</b></h2>
Looking at the superb prowess of Weili and her ability to put on an absolute show, it's obvious that her UFC contract is rather good. As of 2024, Weili boasts a total net worth of about $2M. That said, a major chunk of that $2 million came from other big investments and businesses she has undertaken.  According to certain reports,  the champion takes home a purse of $250,000 through her 10 fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion.

Weili earned the biggest payday of her entire UFC career for her UFC 248 bout against 'The Boogeywoman' Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Reports say she pocketed an amount of $290,000 after her victory against Jedrzejczyk.

Apart from her earnings from the UFC, 'Magnum' has also made a considerable amount of wealth from her endorsements.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Zhang Weili’s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Currently, she promotes a number of brands, like Perfect Sports, Heilan Home, and Under Armour.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's MMA career and highlights</b></h2>
Weili took up martial arts at the young age of 6 years. She started training in Shaolin Kung Fu under the tutelage of a local master. Her passion for Kung Fu films played a massive part in fueling her interest. After continuing in regular school until the age of 12, Weili's parents sent her to a specialized martial arts school. She started training in Sanda and Shuai jiao, a Chinese form of wrestling.

She also won the Sanda tournament of the Hebei province multiple times. Her prowess also earned her a spot in the Jiangsu province Sanda team. However, she picked up an injury during her training sessions for the same. It restricted her from competing in the tournament.

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After moving to Beijing in 2010, Weili had to support herself completely. She took up a number of jobs during this time, ending up as a gym instructor. She got hooked on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also started training in it. But, it was her friendship with the Chinese MMA legend, Wu Haotian, that finally helped her turn into a professional MMA athlete.

Haotian once brought Weili to her training facility, Black Tiger Fight Club. There, his coach noticed the spark that Weili had in martial arts. He suggested 'Magnum' to train in MMA and she was happy to oblige. After training for almost 3 years, the 34-year-old decided to take up MMA as her profession.

Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013. Unfortunately, she lost her first-ever match via a unanimous decision. She then finished her next twelve opponents in under three rounds. She saw the third round for the first time in her bout against Aline Sattelmayer at Kunlun Fight MMA 12.

Weili extended her win streak to 16 before signing with the UFC. The Chinese fighter dominated her first three opponents in the promotion. "Magnum" then fought former champion, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jessica-andrade/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jessica Andrade</a>, in her fourth bout.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1082484" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-from-2022-06-12-08-51-50-560x309.png" alt="" width="560" height="309" />

It did not even take Weili a full minute to finish Andrade with debilitating knees and punches. She became the first Chinese UFC champion, and she did it in her home country. Then, she went on to defend her UFC women's strawweight title against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joanna Jędrzejczykdrzejczyk</a>. With only one title defense, Weili clashed against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rose Namajunas</a> at UFC 261. Namajunas ended Weili's win streak with a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round.

Since then, Weili has fought in three more fights and won two of them. After her second loss to 'Thug Rose' at UFC 268, she finished off her bold rival Joanna Jędrzejczyk once again at the UFC 275 with a spinning-back fist KO. Moreover, she reclaimed the UFC Strawweight championship in her last bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carla-esparza/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carla Esparza</a> at UFC 281. As of now, he still holds the championship and stands as a two-time UFC Strawweight champion.

Weili has admitted that her prowess in the UFC has boosted her to the status of a star in her home country of China. They believe Weili has led the way for Chinese martial artists, setting an example of how nothing is impossible if you have the dedication to achieve it. She is also the face of the UFC's ventures in China, which has also added to her popularity.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's record and stats</b></h2>
After a thoroughly dominant early professional career, Weili currently boasts a UFC record of 9-2 while her overall MMA record stands at a remarkable 24-3-0. She won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus for her fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for her fight with Jessica Andrade.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's fighting style</b></h2>
Weili showcases superb aggression in her fights. She likes pressuring down her opponents and fires a collection of kicks and hand strikes in the process.

Despite having commendable control on the ground game too, it might be said that Weili likes to fight standing up. Like her favorite MMA fighter, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Tony Ferguson</a>, Weili likes to pressure her opponent. She prefers to strike with her opponent, though she can fight anywhere.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Zhang Weili's titles</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Weili is currently the undisputed UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, a title she had held once before. During her time at JLF, she had also been crowned the Female Strawweight champion. Prior to that, she had been the Top FC Strawweight Champion. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weili’s social media accounts</strong></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/zhangweilimma/</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td>https://twitter.com/MmaWeili</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td>https://www.facebook.com/mmaweili/</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Zhang Weili</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Magnum</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">August 13, 1989</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Handan, Hebei, China</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">34</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">1.63m (5 feet 4 inches)</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">115 lb (52kg)?</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Unknown</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">1</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$ 520,000</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">MMA fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">2X UFC Women's Strawweight Championship (Two times, Current)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">1X KLF Female Strawweight Champion (One time)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">1X  Top FC Strawweight Champion (One time)</span></td>
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