Career
Tyson began boxing professionally in 1982 and has faced a number of tough opponents in his 20 years of boxing. On August 15, 1986, he lost by unanimous decision in his first world title shot to Jimmy Paul for the IBF lightweight title. On December 5, 1992, Tyson lost in his second world title shot by unanimous decision to Miguel Ángel González for the WBC lightweight title.
Tyson lost to Rafael Ruelas and Roger Mayweather in his next two fights.
In 1995, Tyson lost to Freddie Pendleton by technical knockout in round ten. In 1996, he was knocked out in the second round by Oscar De Louisiana Hoya.
He would lose his next three fights to Shea Neary, Diosbelys Hurtado, and Zab Judah. In 2000, Tyson defeated Emmanuel Clottey by split decision.
Four years later, he lost to DeMarcus Corley.
