2026 Awards

Mike Tyson

Talent

Former Professional Boxer, Entrepreneur

With nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, Tyson’s legacy is undisputed. One of the most feared boxers in the ring, his resume proves he is one of the boxing greats: in addition to being the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA, and IBF world heavyweight titles. He was also the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles simultaneously, In 2011, Tyson was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, and in 2013 he was inaugurated into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame and his memoir Undisputed Truth, written with Larry Sloman became a NYT best seller. Tyson’s enduring mass appeal is not only because of his incomparable athleticism, but due to his interesting and exciting personality, along with his unrivaled showmanship. His ability to work a crowd extends far beyond the ring. Tyson’s career in entertainment spans everything from blockbuster movies (The Hangover and The Hangover 2) to documentaries. He has also toured nationally and internationally with his critically acclaimed Broadway one-man show, Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH, which additionally aired as an HBO special. After a successful run at MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theater, the show debuted on Broadway under famed director Spike Lee, before a return to the MGM and a national tour.

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