Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
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Early Life and Amateur Career

Mike Tyson's early life and amateur career laid the foundation for his future success in boxing. Here are the key milestones from this period.
Birth
June 30, 1966
Michael Gerard Tyson was born in New York City.
Discovery of Boxing Talent
1979
Tyson's boxing ability was discovered by Bobby Stewart.
Amateur Boxing Career
Early 1980s
Tyson had a successful amateur career, which included winning the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympic Championships.