All about the boxer’s family

Mike Tyson has a big boxing career and an even bigger family. The heavyweight champion is the father of seven children: Miki, Ramsey, Amir, Miguel, Milano, Morocco and Exodus, who died in 2009 at the age of 4.

Tyson welcomed his first child, daughter Miki, with Kimberly Scarborough. He then welcomed his second and third children, Ramsey and Amir, with Monica Turner, followed by two more children, Miguel and Exodus, with Sol Xochitl. Tyson’s third and current wife, Lakiha Spicer, is the mother of his two youngest children, Milan and Morocco.

Although the controversial fighter is known for his knockout punches (and infamous ear bites), when it comes to parenting, Tyson has said he’s focused on keeping his kids safe.

“I’m very ultra, ultra protective. That’s the only thing that’s changed about me,” he shared Sports Illustrated in 2016 of his life as a father. While preparing for his fight with Jake Paul on November 15, Tyson told reporters that his children would have a “different opinion” of him after seeing him transform into “the devil himself” for the fight.

“She saw me on TV fighting Roy Jones (in 2020), but she’s never seen anything of this magnitude in her life,” Tyson said of his teenage daughter Milan. “My kids don’t really think of me as the baddest man on the planet. They look at me as daddy (and tell me) put your old a– down.”

Here’s everything to know about Mike Tyson’s children.

Michael “Miki” Lorna Tyson, 34

Tyson welcomed his first child, a daughter named Michael “Miki” Lorna, with Kimberly Scarborough in July 1990.

Her first name is a nod to her famous father’s moniker, while Lorna comes from the fighter’s mother’s name, Lorna Smith Tyson.

Tyson’s eldest was in on it the cover story about Queen Size magazine’s November 2016 issue and talked about what it was like growing up with the famous fighter as his father.

“He’s the only father I’ve ever known, so I have no other comparison,” Miki shared. “My life has been extremely blessed because of my dad and I just want to acknowledge him for being the amazing dad he’s always been.”

Miki also opened up about her childhood struggles with body image before committing to becoming a plus-size model.

“I remember tearing all the Crystal Renn’s Torrid ads out of magazines and I said to myself, ‘One day this will be me… I want to be beautiful when I grow up,'” she told the magazine . “So I decided to start my journey as a plus size model.”

In October 2024, Miki released a song titled “Love Me Again” and her father congratulated her on her career. Instagram. “My daughter @missmikityson’s new song. So proud,” he wrote in the caption. “She is an incredible writer and singer. Be sure to follow her page for more music.”

Ramsey Tyson, 28

Tyson and his then-girlfriend Monica Turner welcomed their child Ramsey in February 1996.

The boxer’s second child is a transmasculine and nonbinary individual who uses de/them pronouns, according to an interview with you.

Ramsey helped inspire Tyson to confront rapper Boosie Badazz over transphobic comments he made about Dwyane Wade’s daughter Zaya in 2020. Tyson had Boosie as a guest on his podcast Hot Boxin’ With Mike Tyson in October of that year, when the retired boxer grilled him over his previous statements.

“What happened to you that you think you are someone who can comment on someone’s life?” Tyson asked in an exchange that eventually went viral, and which Wade himself said he “appreciated.”

Ramsey said you that their stepmother, Spicer, had asked if they should cancel Boosie’s appearance on the podcast because of his controversial comments. Ramsey discouraged it because it could be “a good opportunity to educate someone about trans issues.”

Ramsey also spoke with Boosie after the podcast and shared facts and research about trans children, according to you. “I’m a non-binary person who transitioned socially among my friends and started a medical transition,” Ramsey explained. “I felt like I couldn’t say anything.”

Amir Tyson, 27

Tyson and Turner welcomed their second child, Amir, in August 1997.

Amir grew up in Bethesda, Md. and attended American University, where he played on the club baseball team as a freshman, according to WUSA9.

Also during his time at American University, Amir appeared in the boxing ring with his famous father a Super Bowl ad. The father-and-son duo teamed up in the ad for DC-area home services company Michael and Son. The 30-second ad shows Amir facing his opponent in the ring and losing – until Tyson enters, wearing a repairman’s uniform, and knocks out the competition.

The time spent in the ring with Tyson did not inspire Amir to pursue a career in boxing; instead, Amir launched his own clothing brand called Debonair Attire after graduating from university in May 2019, according to his Instagram account. And although he doesn’t throw punches himself, Amir has worked as a boxing commentator for Triller Fight Club and DAZN.

“He’s doing so well … There are no ill effects. I have so much hope for him,” Tyson shared New York Times in 2011.

Despite not following in his father’s footsteps, Amir has a deep respect for Tyson’s boxing career. “At my age you were already the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” Amir wrote further Instagram along with a picture of Tyson in his prime. “What a legend, love you always.”

Now Amir continues to work as a sportscaster, even covering his father’s fight against Jake Paul in November 2024. “Super excited to work this event with an amazing team for the biggest and most watched boxing fight of the 21st century. Thank you @netflix, ” he signed Instagram prior to the match.

Miguel Tyson, 22

Tyson and Sol Xochitl welcomed their son Miguel in April 2002.

Miguel grew up in Phoenix with his mother and his younger sister Exodus, who died in 2009. As a teenager, Miguel began to show boxing talents just like his father. In January 2018, Tyson shared a video on his Instagram of 15-year-old Miguel hitting the pillows with him. “Not trying to box just to stay in shape,” Tyson wrote in the caption.

Now Miguel is mainly interested in photography, videography and travel. He runs Miguel Lión Media and works as a travel photographer based in Los Angeles. “I strive to showcase the world and all its beauty in everything I do,” Miguel informs on its website. The photographer has traveled to Kenya, Hawaii and Costa Rica for his career.

In September 2024, Miguel teamed up with Michael Jackson’s son Prince Jackson to hosted a fundraiser for Heal Los Angelesa nonprofit organization that provides LA-based children with enriching activities throughout the summer.

Exodus Sierra Tyson

Tyson and Xochitl welcomed their second child, a daughter named Exodus, in March 2005.

Tragically, Exodus died in May 2009 when her neck became entangled in a treadmill cord. She was 4 years old. “There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus,” Tyson said in a statement at the time.

Tyson struggled to cope after Exodus’ death, calling the tragedy “a dark moment” in his life, per Reuters. “I’m in denial because I don’t know how to deal with it,” he said. “I’ve become a member of an exclusive club no one wants to join. I’ve been told the pain never stops, but you get over it.”

The effects of Exodus’ death were felt throughout the Tyson family—including her siblings. “The kids were very close to Exodus and when she died we were all devastated,” Turner, Tyson’s second wife, said. New York Times Magazine in 2011. “I think it changed Mike forever.”

Tyson continues to honor his late daughter’s memory. Before his November 2024 fight with Jake Paul, Tyson was seen wearing shorts with the Exodus Sierra Tyson stitched over an American flag.

Milan Miyla Tyson, 15

Tyson and Lakiha Spicer welcomed their daughter Milan Miyla in December 2008.

Milan has become a talented tennis player growing up, training with Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou and playing against Novak Djokovic. Tyson is passionate about his daughter’s budding tennis career and even said in Netflix’s Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson that she plans to turn professional in 2025.

“Obviously she hits the ball like crazy,” he shared FightCamp in 2022. “I’m just happy that she’s doing something she likes … I’m just happy. I’m proud of her.” He added: “She wants to go pro… That’s what she wants, that’s her dream.”

In August 2024 Mouratoglou wrote a YouTube video from a training session with Milan titled “Milan Tyson is so good at tennis.” A few months later, Tyson and Spicer confirmed that their daughter was training with the elite trainer in France. “She’s going to be No. 1,” her mother told her The intelligence officer.

In addition to his ambitions to become a tennis pro, the teenager is also an entrepreneur with his own clothing line. Milan launched the activewear brand — named Milan Miyla — in 2021. According to her websiteshe strives to “create casual wear in a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere.”

Morocco Elijah Tyson, 13

Tyson and Spicer welcomed his youngest child, a son named Morocco Elijah, in January 2011.

“He is such a sweet and calm baby. Mike and Kiki are overjoyed to welcome their son to the Tyson family,” the boxer’s rep told PEOPLE at the time.

Morocco appears to have interests in a number of sports, including tennis like his older sister and boxing like his father, according to his Instagram account. “Not serving as @rogerfederer yet but having fun,” he caption an Instagram video of himself practicing his serve in 2018.

Morocco has also taken up golf. “So now I’m a golf dad,” Tyson wrote on Instagram in May 2022, along with two photos of his youngest practicing his swing.

Morocco’s grandmother, Dr. Rita Ali, also posted about her golfing talents on social media. “My 11-year-old grandson, Morocco Tyson, just started playing golf,” she shared Facebook in February 2022. “His coaches are amazed at his athletic ability. He definitely has the genetics of his father, Mike Tyson. I’m so proud of him.”

Now Morocco runs, plays golf and goes to school in Florida, where his parents have a house.