Mike Tyson

In his heyday, he defeated famous opponents many times with a devastating style and was once one of the most threatening boxers.

Alhaji Michael Gerald "Mike" Tyson, born in New York City, USA, is a former professional boxer who won the world heavyweight championship and is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. But his career prospects were derailed by personal problems, lack of training and two incarcerations.