Mike Tyson Family Tree: The Story Behind Boxing's Youngest Heavyweight Champion

Michael Gerard Tyson, born 30 June 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an American former boxer — Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion 1987; youngest heavyweight champion ever (20y 4m); 50-6 (44 KO); served 3 years in prison for 1992 rape conviction; famous for biting Evander Holyfield's ear (1997).

The Family's Roots: A Brooklyn Working-Class Family

Family lived in Brownsville, Brooklyn — one of the poorest neighborhoods in America.

His Parents

Father: Purcell Tyson — biological; largely absent (mother's boyfriend).

Mother: Lorna Mae Smith Tyson (d. 1982) — homemaker; died when Mike was 16.

His Siblings

Rodney Tyson (1961–1994) — brother; died young.

Denise Tyson (1963–1990) — sister; died of a heart attack at 27.

His Wives

Robin Givens (m. 7 February 1988, div. 14 February 1989) — actress.

Monica Turner (m. 19 April 1997, div. January 2003) — pediatric doctor.

Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer (m. 6 June 2009).

His Children

Michael Tyson Jr. (Mikey), b. 1990 (Kimberly Scarborough).

Rayna Tyson, b. 1996 (Sol Xochitl).

Amir Tyson, b. 1997 (Monica Turner).

Miguel Leon Tyson, b. 2002 (Monica Turner).

Milan Tyson, b. 25 December 2008 (Lakiha Spicer).

Morocco Tyson, b. 25 January 2011 (Lakiha Spicer).

Exodus Tyson (2004–2009) — daughter with Sol Xochitl; died at 4 in home treadmill accident.

The Tyson Family Tree at a Glance

Biological Father: Purcell Tyson.

Mother: Lorna Mae Smith Tyson (d. 1982).

Siblings: Rodney (1961–1994); Denise (1963–1990).

Wives: Robin Givens (1988-89); Monica Turner (1997-2003); Lakiha Spicer (2009-).

Children: Michael Jr. (b. 1990); Rayna (b. 1996); Amir (b. 1997); Miguel (b. 2002); Exodus (2004–2009); Milan (b. 25 December 2008); Morocco (b. 25 January 2011).

Mike Tyson:

  • Born 30 June 1966, Brooklyn
  • Trained by Cus D'Amato from 13 in Catskill, NY (D'Amato became legal guardian; died 1985)
  • Turned pro 6 March 1985
  • Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion: 22 November 1986 (age 20y 4m) — youngest heavyweight champion ever
  • 1990 Buster Douglas upset: lost title
  • 1992 rape conviction: 3-year prison term (Indianapolis)
  • 1996-97 Holyfield trilogy: June 1997 ear bite disqualification
  • Career: 50-6 (44 KO)
  • Retired 2005; exhibition November 2024 vs Jake Paul (age 58)
  • Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand

What the Tyson Family Story Teaches Us

An absent biological father. A mother lost at 16. Two siblings lost young. Three marriages. Seven biological children — one lost in a home treadmill accident at 4. A career that combined the youngest heavyweight title in history with 3 years in prison.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Tyson story carries the same lesson. Some careers reach a heavyweight title at 20 from a Brownsville childhood.

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