Tyson

American

[tahy-suhn] / ˈtaɪ sən /

noun

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

Tyson British

/ ˈtaɪsən /

noun

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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ProPublica reached out to Tyson through ELEV8 and his Florida publicist but did not get a response.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

In addition to the Tyson academy, Puder now has eight schools in Florida and one in West Virginia, according to the website for ELEV8 School, the umbrella company under which the academies operate.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Anthony Joshua was flat on his back and a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury was hanging in the balance.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Another dramatic and emotional night in Anthony Joshua's boxing career ultimately ended as just about everyone expected it would - with the countdown under way to a super-fight against Tyson Fury later in the year.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

“How long—” "We found you last night,” Tyson said, "sinking through the water.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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