How old is Mike Tyson and when was his last fight? What you need to know before ‘Iron Mike’ steps into the ring with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson, one of the most iconic yet infamous names in boxing, is get back in the ring for a controversial fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer and general controversy-traveling figure Jake Paul.

Tyson, who earned the nickname “The Baddest Man on the Planet” earlier in his career, is determined no stranger to controversy. He is 31 years older than Paul but still brings heavyweight punch to the fight, which will be streamed live on November 15 after four years of planning – and a unexpected delay when Tyson’s injury flare-up derailed the original July fight date.

Tyson is now ready to explode.

“I’m not saying this from a selfish perspective. I’m just saying, you have a YouTuber who has 70 million fans. No champion has that many fans. And I’m the greatest fighter since the beginning of life, so what does that mean? It does an explosion of excitement,” Tyson recently explained when asked why he wanted to bring Paul into the ring. “That’s what life is about: making the biggest impact before you die.”

Whether you’re coming into the fight as a Jake Paul fan who doesn’t know much about Tyson, an old boxing fan who needs a refresher, or a casual watcher who just wants to know what the heck is going on, here what to remember about Tyson’s fight record and what went down in his last professional boxing match.

How old is Mike Tyson?

Born on June 30, 1966, Mike Tyson is 58 years old.

He made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18, knocking out Hector Mercedes in the first round of their fight on March 6, 1985.

Tyson won his first 19 fights by knockout, 16 of them in the first round, and became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986 when he KO’d title holder Trevor Berbick. He went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987-1990.

That means he was a heavyweight champion long before Jake Paul was even born. Paul was born on January 17th, 1997 and is now 27 years old. There is an age difference of 31 years between Paul and Tyson.

When was Mike Tyson’s last fight?

Mike Tyson’s last fight was an exhibition match against boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. on 28 November 2020 and was not part of the official competition. The eight-round bout had a no-knockout clause and ended in a somewhat controversial split draw, with boxing fans fairly heavily favoring Tyson as the winner.

What does Jones have to say about Tyson’s odds in the Jake Paul fight? In one recent interviewthe boxing great said Tyson was “as strong as ever” and “very elusive” during their fight in 2020. When it comes to Paul’s chances, Jones asked a simple question: “If Jake Paul fought Tommy Fury, how the hell So is he going to beat Mike Tyson?”

So it’s only been about four years since Mike Tyson was last in the ring, but it wasn’t a competitive fight. If we are talking about Tyson’s last professional fight, we have to rewind much further, back to the mid-2000s.

When was Mike Tyson’s last professional fight?

It has been 24 years since Mike Tyson’s last professional fight, which took place on June 11, 2005 against Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride. Tyson was nearing the end of his great career after serving prison terms for rape and had several controversies in the ring (including the infamous night he bit Evander Holyfield’s ear). The McBride fight took place at the MCI Center in Washington, DC, and was billed as Tyson’s opportunity to make a comeback following his loss to Danny Williams the previous year. But, as you know, that is not what happened.

What happened in Mike Tyson’s last fight?

The short version? Tyson lost the fight and quit boxing in the aftermath.

The longer version is that the fight against Kevin McBride ended when Mike Tyson’s corner threw in the towel after the sixth round. Tyson struggled to maintain his stamina throughout the fight and visibly tired while McBride leaned on his size advantage and wore Tyson down. The loss was a stark contrast to the explosive dominance Tyson displayed in his prime, his professional career ending with a whimper, not a bang. You can read ESPN’s full recap of Tyson’s last professional fight here.

“I don’t have the guts to be in this sport anymore,” Tyson said after the fight. “I don’t want to disrespect the sport I love. My heart isn’t in this anymore. I’m sorry for the fans who paid for this. I wish I could have done better. I want to move on with my life. It’s time to get on with my life and be a father, take care of my kids.”

In a recent interview with The sunTyson’s last opponent said: “Getting in the ring with Mike Tyson was like a dream come true for me … Dreams do happen and that was my adventure. It’s a big claim to fame to say that I’ve beaten the most feared man in the world.

“Fair credit to Jake Paul for getting in the ring with him,” McBride added. “I don’t think Jake realizes it’s another level.”

What is Mike Tyson’s fight record?

Mike Tyson (50-6) retired with a professional record of 50 wins (44 by knockout), 6 losses and 2 no-contests.

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