Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will star as a cartoon detective, with a pigeon as a sidekick, in a new animated series, U.S. cable network Adult Swim said on Friday. Tyson, who recently toured his one-man autobiographical stage show, “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth,” will give voice to his cartoon character on the “Mike [...]
Boxer Mike Tyson Guest Starring on NBC’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’
January 12, 2013 | Posted by
Legendary boxing champion Mike Tyson will punch up his acting when he plays a convicted murderer on NBC’s Law & Order: SVU. Tyson is no stranger to the camera, both on television and the silver screen. He’s had cameos on HBO’s Entourage, Breaking In, and Who’s The Boss. Additionally, he made quite the impression on Zach Galifianakis (literally) in the 2009 [...]
Mike Tyson: I Caught Robin Givens Cheating With Brad Pitt
December 3, 2012 | Posted by
Before Brad Pitt was a household name, he was an unwelcome guest in the home of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. In a recent interview, Tyson admitted to walking in on Pitt having sex with his ex-wife Robin Givens in 1988. At the time, Pitt was working TV guest spots, and had not yet [...]
Mike Tyson’s ‘Undisputed Truth’ Goes Nationwide
November 29, 2012 | Posted by
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has stuck to the comeback trail, and his success has continued to grow. Tyson’s Broadway Show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” debuted in August under the direction of Spike Lee, and will now hit the road for a 10-week tour nationwide. Tyson appeared as a guest on Tuesday’s episode of [...]
Evander Holyfield Files Lawsuit to Save Memorabilia
November 2, 2012 | Posted by
Evander Holyfield filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Thursday in attempt to stop the upcoming auction of some of his boxing memorabilia. Holyfield’s lawsuit is seeking an order to block the sale of 20 of the almost 450 items set for auction on Nov. 30 by Julien’s Auctions. Some of the items set to hit [...]
Evander Holyfield’s Great, Sad Career Finally Ends
October 17, 2012 | Posted by
There should have been a major announcement in some posh setting, maybe even a boxing ring in Las Vegas, with confetti ready to fall from the rafters and luminaries in the audience. That’s how a champion like Evander Holyfield should go out – with the people he entertained celebrating an accomplished body of work in [...]
Mike Tyson Granted Australian Visa After New Zealand’s Refusal
October 11, 2012 | Posted by
A week after being denied his request for a visa in New Zealand, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was granted one by its neighboring country, Australia. Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship carefully deliberated the about giving Tyson the visa. Officials evaluated the pros and cons of his visit and his character given his past [...]
Mike Tyson Nabs Another On-Screen Role in ‘Scary Movie 5′
October 1, 2012 | Posted by
Mike Tyson has already left his mark on Todd Phillips’ Hangover franchise, and will be doing it once again when The Hangover Part III arrives in theaters on May 24, 2013, but now it’s being reported that he is lending his image – and notable face tattoo – on another franchise with an appearance in [...]
Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson Put Aside Bizarre History And Join Forces
August 29, 2012 | Posted by
Well, at least Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have a pretty good sense of humor about their notorious history together. The two former heavyweight boxing champions are making the most of their infamous June 28, 1997 rematch at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, where Tyson lost his composure and bit off part of [...]
Police ID Twitter User Who Threatened Mike Tyson’s Show
August 9, 2012 | Posted by
New York City police have identified the Twitter user they think is responsible for threatening to open fire inside Mike Tyson’s one-man Broadway show. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said cops would be interviewing the suspect as soon as possible. The user, whose name was withheld from the media, does not live in New York City. [...]
