Happy birthday! Mike Tyson turns 59 today
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Former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed boxers of his generation.
Popular boxer Mike Tyson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Tyson, a cultural icon
Born Michael Gerard Tyson in New York on June 30, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Tyson's not just a great boxer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mike hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mike Tyson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.
Happy Birthday, Mike, you're the best!
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