Mike Tyson: Former heavyweight champ through the years

Mike Tyson before his heavyweight fight with Donovan Ruddock in 1991. Tyson defeated Ruddock by TKO in the seventh round.

Tyson wears the WBC title belt after defeating Frank Bruno in 1996.

Tyson on the sideline before a Jaguars game last season.

Fight referee Joe Cortez looks down at Mike Tyson at the end of round six as Kevin McBride looks on at right. Tyson did not wish to continue the fight and was TKO'd before the start of round 7 at Capital Explosions at MCI Center in Washington, D.C. on June 11, 2005.

Actor/Comedian Tommy Davidson and former professional boxer Mike Tyson attend the B. Riley & Co. and Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 5th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night at the Santa Monica Pier on May 20, 2014 in Santa Monica, California.

Mike Tyson fights against heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick to become the youngest heavyweight world champion in history on November 22, 1986 in Las Vegas.

Former US boxer Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul joke during a press conference at the Apollo Theatre in New York, on May 13, 2024. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's July 20 fight against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in Dallas will be a sanctioned heavyweight professional bout, fighters and promoters announced on April 29. The fight will be over eight two-minute rounds with the result to count on the record of both Paul and Tyson, who lost his last official bout in 2005.

Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Mike Tyson battles Donovan Ruddock during their heavyweight fight at The Mirage in Las Vegas on June 28, 1991. Tyson defeated Ruddock by unanimous decision in 12 rounds.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson throws out the first pitch before the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on April 17, 2014.

Former boxer Mike Tyson leaves the infield before the 139th Preakness Stakesat Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 17, 2014.

Mike Tyson reacts at the TV commentary table during Bellator 149 at Toyota Center in Houston on Feb 19, 2016.

New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, left, and right fielder Darryl Strawberry joke around on the field with boxer Mike Tyson before a game at Shea Stadium in 1990.

Boxing Hall of Fame member Mike Tyson attends the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb 22, 2020.

Mike Tyson is seen heading to court during his 1992 rape trial in Indianapolis.

Former heavyweight boxing champ and convict Mike Tyson was a keynote speaker at the Prisoner Re-entry Conference today at St. Peter's University on April 2, 2015. The conference, which focuses on programs for prisoners after they get released from jail, also featured a keynote speech by Mike Tyson, and panel discussions with Bernie Kerik and Sharpe James, as well as Mike Tyson and Attorney General Paul Fishman.

Mike Tyson during weigh ins for a heavyweight exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles on Nov 27, 2020.

Mike Tyson fights Roy Jones, Jr. during a heavyweight exhibition boxing bout for the WBC Frontline Belt at the Staples Center on Nov 28, 2020.

Portrait of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and Tom Patti, a county supervisor in San Joaquin County on Sep 30, 2021. Tyson is headlining a political fundraiser for Patti who, along with his father, has worked with Tyson in boxing. The pair trained with legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato.

Portrait of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Sep 30, 2021. Tyson is headlining a political fundraiser for longtime friend Tom Patti who, along with his father, has worked with Tyson in boxing. The pair trained with legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato.

Former boxer Mike Tyson attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 27, 2022.

Former professional boxer Mike Tyson talks to members of Palm Beach police and fire rescue during the Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation 17th annual Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Ball at Mar-a-Lago Club January 21, 2023 in Palm Beach.

Mike Tyson swings at Lennox Lewis during the first round of their heavyweight championship bout in 2002.