Mike Tyson once paid a woman, who trespassed on his property $250,000 in compensation after she was involved in an accident with one of his pet tigers. The former heavyweight boxing world champ paid a reported £55,000 to buy his beloved "Kenya". "She stayed with me I had her about 16 years. He then followed that claim with the perhaps slightly more crucial information that it tore off a person’s arm. 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Google goofs up again! The Bengal Tiger was with Tyson for 16 years before he had to let her go as she ripped off someone's arm which prompted the authorities to take action and send the tiger back to where she belonged. Tyson now runs a cannabis farm in the Caribbean. The former heavyweight boxing world champ paid a … He also got involved in numerous controversies during his career and grabbed the spotlight for his strange taste in pets. Tyson became the world heavyweight champion at the age of 20 making him the youngest ever to win the title. “I did have a pet tiger, her name was Kenya and she was around 550 pounds. “But she got too old and I had to get rid of her when her eyes and her head got bad. The former American boxer was particularly close to his pet tiger Kenya. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. The former heavyweight boxing world champ paid a reported £55,000 to buy his beloved "Kenya". Mike Tyson is one of the most successful and ferocious boxers to have ever graced the ring. Mike Tyson ‘demolishes’ Lennox Lewis – boxing fans debate dream heavyweight fight, Mike Tyson explains secret behind his power punching that knocked out 44 opponents. Tyson at his best was one of the most ferocious boxers of all time – so it is little surprise he was attracted to one of the most ferocious animals in the world too. But it was hardly surprising given the future heavyweight champion of the world weighed 13st 5lbs at that age with a neck that was close to 20 inches. Tyson's final professional victory in the ring came in February 2003. «A woman jumped over the fence where the tiger was and began to play with him. The eccentric former heavyweight boxing world champion had kept the Bengal tiger, named Kenya, for 16 years after buying her for a reported £55k. Mike Tyson throws KO punch in boxing invitational bout – but holds opponent up. Tyson told USA Today that he decided to buy a tiger while in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992 and sent to prison for six years. The former heavyweight boxing world champion opened up about why he had to part with his beloved wild cat, named Kenya, after 16 years of being together. Recently a throwback video of Tyson fighting with Kenya has gone viral on social media. MIKE TYSON claims he was forced to "get rid" of his Bengal tiger after it "ripped somebody's arm off". Home » Sport » Mike Tyson claims he had to sell his pet Bengal tiger Kenya after 16 years as it ‘ripped somebody’s arm off’ – The Sun. And he said nothing could have prepared him for such a ferocious mix of natural ability and power. He went on to become the undisputed champion, but lost all his titles to Buster Douglas in 1990. The watch is currently priced at $169 (regularly $339) – giving…, Martin Lewis has revealed the simple way Tesco customers could save money on their Christmas shopping this year – by offering free money. After retirement, as well, he was arrested for possession of drugs. Pre-tigers, Tyson was the youngest ever heavyweight title winner in boxing history, having won the WBC title in 1986. Tyson also spoke about the incident last year, claiming that his tiger "ripped somebody's arm off". The eccentric former heavyweight boxing world champion had kept the Bengal tiger, named Kenya, for 16 years after buying her for a reported £55k. Many wineries and tasting rooms continue to be closed right now, but wine clubs and wine subscription services across the country are…, The Kate Spade Scallop 2 Touchscreen Smartwatch is on sale at Amazon Prime Day. The American boxing legend liked to live his life on his own terms and remained on top of his game throughout his entire boxing career. “I had a great affection for her; I kept her, I slept with her, I kept her in my room. Tyson told USA Today that he decided to buy a tiger while in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992 and sent to prison for six years. Tyson, who now runs a cannabis farm, had his tiger for 16 years before he was forced to give up the big cat. “She was a massive monster, you can’t imagine the size of her. Wilder vs Ortiz II: Deontay Wilder recalls moment of crisis in first Luis Ortiz fight, KSI vs Logan Paul 2: Devin Haney comfortably handles comparisons to Floyd Mayweather, Nicola Adams becomes WBO flyweight champion, Football: Tampines Rovers edge seven-goal thriller to lift Singapore Cup for fourth time, When is Conor McGregor’s next UFC fight? We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. In an interview with GQ Sports, however, Tyson revealed Kenya was in poor health and bit someone's arm off. Mike Tyson forced to sell £55k Tiger – after it bit off someone’s arm. In an interview with RingTV.com, Atlas recalled the first time Tyson – who went on to win 50 of his 56 fights with 44 coming by way of KO – came into the gym. “But she got too old and I had to get rid of her when her eyes and her head got bad. Mike Tyson says he has had to “get rid” of his pet tiger after it “ripped somebody’s arm off”. To make it more incredible, he knocked out 12 of his first 19 opponents in the first round itself. The former heavyweight boxing world champ paid a … Not the usual dog/cat lover, Tyson had not one but as many as three pet Bengal Tigers. Sara as Shubman's 'wife'? Tyson is the owner of an impeccable record as a boxer. Mike Tyson says he has had to “get rid” of his pet tiger after it “ripped somebody’s arm off”. Manchester United fan predicted exact score, Lukaku double and Rashford’s injury-time winner… six minutes BEFORE kick off. However, he has revealed he has since had to sell Kenya off due to her age. The Bengal Tiger was with Tyson for 16 years before he had to let her go as she ripped off someone's arm which prompted the authorities to take action and send the tiger back to where she belonged. It was also later found out that Tyson did not have the required licence to keep the tigers as his pet. He was talking to his car dealer at the time, but decided to swap a luxury vehicle for a luxury animal. Canelo Alvarez No.3 on Starsport's unique top 10 boxing pound-for-pound rankings. There's much speculation as to why Tyson had to give up the exotic pet. The supermarket…, Malika Haqq is on her babymoon in the latest preview for ‘KUWTK’, and she opened up about her relationship with estranged ex O.T. In his career, he saw several lows and served three years in prison after being convicted of rape. Tyson claims her eyes and head “got bad” as the years went by. Iron Mike, who even now at 53 still has amazing speed and power, was born to fight, according to respected Teddy Atlas. 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