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How Mike Tyson blew his entire $430 million fortune

How the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' blew it all
Tyson's humble beginnings
A star is born
'Iron Mike' makes millions
Behind bars
Money woes
Mike's mega mansion
Plush pads
Mansion maintenance
Cell phone costs
Car collection
Tiger king
Pet pigeons
Bling bling
Hey, big spender
Splashing out
Rehab costs
Comeback kid
Controversial return to the ring
Viva Las Vegas
Mike Tyson's heirs
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How the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' blew it all

Mike Tyson is undeniably one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time. At the peak of his career, he's estimated to have made an astonishing $430 million from fights and endorsement deals, the equivalent of around $700 million (£555m) in today's money.

However, the controversial sports star blew through the entirety of his fortune during a jaw-dropping 15-year spending spree, eventually filing for bankruptcy in 2003.

Read on to discover how the so-called 'Baddest Man on the Planet' made – and lost – his millions.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Danielle McAdam

31 December 2024

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