“Mike Tyson Net Worth: Rollercoaster Ride from $400M to $0 and Back”

Early Career (1985-1990) • Turned pro at 18 • 26 knockout wins in first year • Became heavyweight champion at 20 • Earned $1.5 million for title-winning fight

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Rise to Stardom • Dominated heavyweight division • Earned $22 million for 91-second Spinks fight in 1988 • Pay-per-view (PPV) sensation • Commanded purses in tens of millions

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Peak Earnings (1990-1997) • $30 million per fight against Ruddock (1991) • $25 million for comeback fight vs. McNeeley (1995) • $30 million each for Bruno and Seldon fights (1996) • $30 million each for Holyfield fights (1996-1997)

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Lavish Lifestyle • $4 million Connecticut estate • $6.3 million car collection • $720,000 Bentley Continental SC • Three white Bengal tigers ($70,000 each)

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Extravagant Spending • $580,000 30th birthday party • Expensive jewelry shopping sprees • High-end clothing and accessories • Frequent international travel

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Legal Troubles and Divorces • 1992 rape conviction: 3 years in prison • Costly divorce from Robin Givens (1989) • $9 million settlement in Monica Turner divorce (2003) • Significant legal fees

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Bankruptcy Filing (2003) • $27 million in debts Breakdown: • $13.4 million owed to IRS • $4 million owed to British tax authorities • $600,000+ owed to law firms $500K owed to a financial manager $450K owed to a music producer $800K owed to one of his former trainers $51,000 in back child support

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Post-Bankruptcy Recovery (2003-2010) • Return to boxing: $8 million for Williams fight (2004) • Film appearances: $100,000 for "The Hangover" cameo • Exhibition fights and "Mike Tyson World Tour" • Lifestyle changes: Became vegan, abstained from substances

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Business Ventures (2010-Present) • Tyson Holistic Holdings (cannabis products) • Tyson Ranch (40-acre cannabis resort) • Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand (24 states) • Estimated monthly cannabis revenue: $500,000

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Return to the Ring • Exhibition match vs. Roy Jones Jr. (2020) • $10 million payday • High PPV buy rate • Sparked interest in more exhibition bouts

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Upcoming Ventures • Exhibition bout with Jake Paul (2024) • Potential $20 million+ payday • Streamed live on Netflix • Tyson 2.0 aiming for $100 million in revenue

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Mike Tyson's Current Net Worth (2024) • Estimated at $10 million • Significant recovery from 2003 bankruptcy • Diverse income streams: Cannabis, entertainment, appearances • Potential for growth with upcoming ventures

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