A look into Mike Tyson’s boxing career
BOXING legend Mike Tyson went to prison in 1992 after being convicted of rape in Indiana.
The former world heavyweight champion was sentenced to six years in prison and four years of probation, but was released in 1995.
Here’s more about Mike Tyson’s conviction.
Who is Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005.
He took a break from boxing after retiring in 2005.
However, Tyson announced his return to the ring in 2020 and he fought his fellow icon in an eight-round exhibition match on November 28.
When did he go to prison?
Tyson was arrested July 1991 for the alleged rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, who was Miss Black Rhode Island at the time.
He was convicted in 1992 and sentenced to six years in prison, suspended for four years.
Washington claimed that Tyson raped her at one point Indianapolis hotel room.
Tyson denied the rape allegations and claimed the sex was consensual.
Tyson’s driver, Virginia Foster, confirmed Washington’s state of shock after the incident.
Emergency room physician Thomas Richardson examined Washington after the incident and confirmed that Washington’s physical condition was consistent with rape.
Tyson was eventually released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence.
Under federal law, he must register as a Level II sex offender for life.
Is Mike Tyson married and has children?
Tyson has been married three times and that’s it currently married to Lakiha “Kiki” Spiceran old girlfriend of his.
Tyson has a total of seven children from his three marriages, and lost a child in a tangled cord accident in 2009.
Where is Mike Tyson now?
Mike has traded boxing for the cannabis industry and is the host of the Hotboxin’ podcast.
Tyson owns his own marijuana company and also has occasional acting roles.
The Baddest Man on the Planet returns to the ring on Saturday, July 20 to face YouTuber Jake Paul live on Netflix.
Tyson fought an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, but last fought professionally in 2005.