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Tyson

American  
[tahy-suhn] / ˈtaɪ sən /

noun

  1. Michael Gerald MikeIron Mike, born 1966, U.S. boxer.


Tyson British  
/ ˈtaɪsən /

noun

  1. Mike. born 1966, US boxer. World heavyweight champion (1986–90, and 1996): jailed for rape (1992–95) and assault (1999); banned from professional boxing (1997–98) after biting off part of his opponent's ear

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The sold-out crowd at the Wiltern erupted the second Von hit the stage, but that was nothing compared to the deafening roar of screams and “We love you, Mike!” when Tyson walked out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The summit could address whether those licenses will be renewed, which could impact major meat producers and exporters such as Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, and Cargill.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

At 28, Dubois is already a two-time heavyweight world champion - younger than both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury were when they achieved the same feat.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Tyson signed up for a “baby-led weaning” course and made her mom, who helps with child care, enroll, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He and Tyson had been searching the Sea of Monsters ever since, trying to find us, until Tyson caught the scent of sheep and found this island.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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