From quirky hobbies to unexpected cameos, Mike Tyson's journey is a tapestry of captivating and fun facts that showcase the many dimensions of the legendary boxer.
Tyson initially planned to have a collection of hearts tattooed on his face instead of the tribal design he ultimately chose.
Despite being a ferocious boxer, Tyson has a fear of cats. He once stated that he is terrified of them.
However, he once owned three white Bengal tigers, which he kept as pets at his home in Ohio.
Tyson made am appearance in the film "The Hangover." His portrayal of himself and the scene involving a missing tiger was an iconic moment.
Tyson converted to Islam, and took on the name Malik Abdul Aziz.
He launched a podcast called "Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson" and even started his own cannabis company, Tyson Ranch.
He developed a passion for pigeon racing during his childhood in Brooklyn and continues to raise pigeons to this day.
Tyson's voice was used for the character "Little Mac" in the Nintendo game "Punch-Out!!." In Japan, the character's name is "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!"