Where Is Mike Tyson Now? Inside the Controversial Boxing Champ’s Life Over 20 Years After Retiring

Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers of all time, is currently facing a difficult chapter in his life despite his illustrious career. Born in Brooklyn in 1966, Tyson grew up in poverty and experienced numerous hardships throughout his life. His career highlights include becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history by defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986, as well as holding all three major titles at once. However, Tyson's personal life has also been fraught with controversy and challenges.

After D'Amato's death, Tyson was trained by Kevin Rooney, and he continued to dominate the boxing world, earning the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. He reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion for several years before suffering his first career loss in 1990.

In 1992, Tyson faced serious legal troubles when he was convicted of rape and criminal deviate conduct. He served three years in prison before being released in 1995. Tyson has been open about his past struggles with drug addiction, stating that he is now "California sober" and uses marijuana instead of harder substances. Despite these challenges, Tyson remains a celebrated figure in the world of boxing, with his life and career being the subject of a four-part Netflix docuseries.