Mike Tyson IQ - How intelligent is Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson, the world-renowned boxer, is no stranger to controversy. In fact, his life has been full of ups and downs, both in and out of the ring. But one thing that remains constant is his high IQ.
Yes, you read that right. Mike Tyson has an IQ of 160. For perspective, that's higher than both Bill Gates and Einstein. How did a man with such a high IQ end up in the world of boxing?
In this article, we'll take a look at Mike Tyson's life, his IQ, and how he's managed to achieve so much despite the odds.
What is the IQ of Mike Tyson?
There is no definitive answer to this question as IQ tests are not always accurate and Mike Tyson has never taken an official IQ test that has been made public. However, there are some reports that estimate his IQ to be around 60. This is considered to be low average intelligence.
Mike Tyson - family and life
Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the youngest of three children. His father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, was a boxer who left the family when Tyson was two. His mother, Lorna Mae Tyson, raised him and his siblings in a housing project in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Tyson's mother died when he was sixteen. He dropped out of high school in the eighth grade and became involved with drugs and crime. In 1985, he was arrested for robbery and spent three years in prison.
Tyson married actress Robin Givens in 1988. The marriage was tumultuous and Givens accused Tyson of domestic violence. The couple divorced in 1989. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington, a beauty pageant contestant. He served three years in prison. In 1997, he married Monica Turner. The couple had two children before divorcing in 2003. In 2009, Tyson married Kiki Spicer. The couple had one child before divorcing in 2011.
Tyson has struggled with drug addiction and has been to rehab several times. In 2006, he opened up about his battle with bipolar disorder.
Mike Tyson - career and successes
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, four months and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout or technical knockout (TKO). Of those 19 wins, 16 came in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by TKO in the second round, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. This made him the first heavyweight boxer to hold all three major titles simultaneously.