Mike Tyson is indeed one of the biggest stars of world boxing. His image is recognizable and often used in cinematography. He has many awards under his belt, both professionally related and invented by all sorts of print media. For example, Mike Tyson received four times the award from Ring magazine in the category "event of the year". Many people talk about the celebrity as a violent man. Some think he is quite sympathetic. But Tyson's personality is of keen interest to fans. It's no secret that Mike was incarcerated, where he got his first tattoos. Also of particular interest is the unusual image applied directly to the face of the athlete.
Tattoo on the face
Tyson got a tattoo on his face in 2003. The performer was the famous tattoo artist Victor Whitmill. The design covers a significant area of the face. To be fair, the tattoo was not immediately accepted and understood by his entourage.
Tyson is a public person. Therefore, the drawing was perceived negatively. The question was even taken to the court. The reason was the film which came out on the screens. There the hero had exactly the same drawing on his face.
The picture was made in the style of the Maori people. More intrinsic to the warrior, namely explaining his inner world. As expected in the case of a boxer, Mike Tyson tattoo emphasizes the strength and masculinity of the owner.
Scientists in New Zealand believe that the athlete has no right to this mark.
Tattoo on the left arm in the form of a portrait of Monica Turner
Mike showed the inside of his left arm. The skin shows a portrait of Monica Turner, an ex-spouse. The couple lived together for five years. There were good and bad moments during their marriage.
In love, Tyson decided to score a portrait of her in honor of his wife. Mike so expressed his feelings for Monica. Although there was a crack in the marriage, the memory of the beloved woman is preserved in the drawing. The boxer confessed that thanks to the portrait, the image of his wife is always near and warms him when he is sad, when adversity happens.
Portrait of Mao Zedong
Tyson's right forearm is decorated with the image of Mao Zedong, the leader of the DPRK. The portrait complements the leader's name. It is boldly inscribed just below the portrait. It comes as no surprise that the leader in the ring chose the great leader of the Chinese state. He put himself on the same level with him.
It is true that previously there was a different incandescence on this patch of skin, namely, "Mike. A new tattoo was applied to Tyson over the old one.
Sports career
In 1981, Mike earned his first title - the teenager became the champion of the Junior Olympic tournaments. Tyson repeated his success the following year and then won gold medals in 1983 and 1984 in the national championships. In the spring of 1985, Tyson made his professional ring debut. That year, the athlete participated in 15 fights, winning by knockouts.
Mike Tyson as a youngster
The rise to fame came in 1986, after successful fights against such strong opponents as Mike Jameson, Steve Zouski, James Tillis, Reggie Gross, as well as Mitch Green, who after his fight with Tyson did not step into the ring at all for seven years. Mike's popularity came from his fight with the most promising fighter of that time, Marvis Frazier, who had only one defeat at that moment. In the first round, Tyson knocked out his opponent hard. After that loss, Marvis retired from boxing almost immediately.
Mike Tyson and his knockout of Reggie Gross
In November, 1987, the athlete won the fight against WBC champion Trevor Berbick, which brought Tyson $1.5 million and the title of the youngest heavyweight champion. Moreover, Mike set a record in that bout, making his opponent fall and get up three times.
Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
This was followed by winning a bout against former champion Pinklon Thomas (who until that point had never even been knocked down) and winning the title of youngest outright heavyweight champion after fights with Tony Tucker, Tyrell Biggs and Larry Holmes. In addition to his resounding triumphs, Tyson also had some unsuccessful fights, such as against a seemingly weak opponent, James "Buster" Douglas, in 1990.
Mike Tyson in Prison.
In 1991, Mike was accused of raping 18-year-old "Black Miss Rhode Island" Desiree Washington and was released on bail after 3 years (instead of the original 6). The fighter was destined to return to the ring only in 1995, and this moment the media dubbed "the event of the year". After his release from prison, boxer's style changed considerably, and it brought him many victories, money and the title of three-time world champion.
Mike Tyson, Don King and Muhammad Ali
In the summer of 1997, the boxer's famous fight against Evander Holyfield took place, during which Tyson bit off part of his opponent's right ear. The fight ended in a scuffle, Mike was stripped of his boxing license and paid a $3 million fine. Perhaps this is the case that will always be associated with the name of this scandalous athlete. Mike Tyson: The most scandalous antics Mike returned to the ring in 1999, but, according to critics, he was not the same Tyson. In addition, the fighter began to have problems with obesity, drugs and, again, the law. Mike later admitted that he often used other people's urine tests to pass doping tests before fights. Mike Tyson's fight against Lennox Lewis In 2002, the highest-grossing fight against British boxer Lennox Lewis took place, which sent Mike to a knockout. And after the defeat to all-known Irishman Kevin McBride in 2005 Tyson announced his retirement from the sport. During these years Mike had serious financial problems and even declared bankruptcy.
Arthur Ashe or Days of Grace
Another tattoo on Tyson's body, but already on the racial basis, can be seen on the left arm of the athlete. It is a portrait of Arthur Ashe. He is also African, and also an athlete. He is quite a famous tennis player. He is a very socially conscious man. He was a fierce advocate for black rights. He even served time in prison for that.
He also had the idea of creating an AIDS prevention foundation. As a mockery, he was infected with HIV through a blood transfusion. It's what he passed away from.
This man's portrait is inscribed on the forearm of his left hand. As a further explanation, at the bottom of the portrait is the inscription "Days of Grace" or "Days of Grace." The tattoo shows respect and adoration for Ash on the part of the boxer. Perhaps he himself is willing to continue his charity work following the example of his idol.
Torso
Another iconic figure depicted on the champion's stomach is the Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. In one of the interviews, Mike was asked why he was the guy, and the answer was, "Che Guevara is an unbelievable guy. He did so much, sacrificed everything for the benefit of other people."
Most of the tattoos are of great figures. Apparently, through portraits of great personalities he expresses his views. He also talks about his controversial and complicated character. There are 6 tattoos on Tyson's body so far, but in one interview he once mentioned that he's planning to cover his whole body with them. Whether "Iron Mike" will carry out his plans, and whose portrait will next adorn the body of the former champion, we can only guess.
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Tiger or dragon
A tiger, very similar to a dragon, is painted on Tyson's right forearm. The aggressive and impulsive beast is in a pre-jump pose, and, about to lunge at the enemy. The tiger's writhing torso is very reminiscent of the Dragon. This is how they are usually portrayed in eastern countries.
The purpose of this tattoo is a talisman.
Mike Tyson is engaged in quite a heavy sport. His actions in this case are associated with pain and forceful pressure on his opponent. Perhaps the brutal body art (especially the tattoos on the face of Tyson), provide an additional pressure on the opponent. Either way, each and every one of the drawings is meaningful and satisfying for him.
Jeff Monson
The athlete from America is a famous fighter in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. Monson, nicknamed "The Snowman," has virtually no loose spots on his body, and the number of drawings has already surpassed two dozen, but it is worth noting that he can clearly see the words "solidarity" and "freedom" embossed in Russian, and the athlete has a tattoo of a hammer and sickle on his leg.
And recently there has been a "Motherland" on his hip.
Angelina Jolie and company
What do Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Melanie Griffith, Kathy Price and Nick Cannon have in common besides their millions? The answer is simple - an image with the names of second halves former or current, but love passes and the lettering needs to be taken out or redone. It's a good thing, though, that there is a laser and decent tattoo artists to help fix this silly problem.
Audrin Patridge
It happens so that the sketch and the very idea of the image look very unusual and alluring, but the realization leaves only unpleasant associations. This can be confirmed by the beautiful Audrina Patridge, the owner of a bright and completely incomprehensible at first glance tattoo "strawberry and snake": symbolism and creativity poured into the colored spot on the back of the girl's head.
Dennis Rodman
The legendary epathetic basketball player from America is very proud of his numerous tattoos and shows them off as much as he can, all but one. Dennis Rodman has a very slutty lady sitting on his back and practically no clothes. In my opinion, this beauty embarrassed even the former macho of sports, otherwise it's hard to explain his attempts to "protect" the rear and hide the temptress.
