Mike Tyson

In his late-1980s heyday, controversial boxing champ Mike Tyson became the youngest undisputed World Heavyweight Champion in the history of boxing—a distinction he still holds. Tyson is notorious for violent and erratic behavior, both inside and outside of the ring.

Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus Tyson was reported to be in extremely critical condition on May 24, 2009, after apparently strangling herself on a treadmill cord by accident. Tyson, who had been out of town during the incident, reportedly flew to Exodus' bedside immediately upon hearing the news. The girl lives with her brother and mother in Phoenix, Arizona.FOX News: Mike Tyson's Daughter Found Hanging From Cord (May 25, 2009) ABC News: Mike Tyson's Daughter in Critical Condition (May 25, 2009)

Mike Tyson wed long-time girlfriend Lakiha Spicer at a Las Vegas chapel on June 6, 2009.E! Online: "Very Happy" Mike Tyson Marries Girlfriend in Vegas

In 1992, Tyson was convicted on two counts of criminal sexual conduct for raping Miss Black Rhode Island Desiree Washington. The crime took place the years before when Tyson met Washington at a beauty pageant in Indianapolis. Tyson served three years of a six-year prison sentence and in 1995, settled a civil suit filed by Washington.TIME: Law The Bad and the Beautiful (June 24, 2001) New York Times: Tyson Settles Civil Suit With Woman (June 22, 1995)

Tyson's rape conviction forestalled his hotly anticipated first match-up with Evander Holyfield—which Holyfield eventually won on November 9, 1996. Although Holyfield's victory by TKO was unexpected, the 1997 rematch became as infamous as the first was celebrated. During the 1997 match, Tyson bit Holyfield repeatedly, disfiguring Holyfield's ears and causing Tyson to be disqualified in the third round. Although Tyson later apologized, he claimed that his behavior was prompted by Holyfield's head-butts.About.com: Mike Tyson Timeline

After retiring from boxing in 2005, Tyson emerged at the Video Game Awards in December 2008, with an uncharacteristic paunch. His appearance was derided by fans and gossip blogs, and compared to that of the cartoon character Fat Albert.Live News: Hey hey hey, it's Mike Tyson (December 16, 2008)

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  • Height: 5'10"
  • Weight: Heavyweight
  • Record: Wins - 58
    • • • Losses - 6
        • Wins by KO - 44

• June 30, 1966: Born

• 1985: Makes professional debut with first round knockout of Hector Mercedes

• 1986: Wins WBC heavyweight title

• 1988: Knocks out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds

• 1992: Convicted of rape, serves 3 years in prison

• 1997: Bites Evander Holyfield's ear off during a fight

• 2002: Loses to Lennox Lewis