

Mike Tyson has been one of the most prominent figures in boxing history, having a legendary career that has only been matched by a selected few. Apart from his boxing prowess, his confident personality and presence outside the ring have also made him a very popular figure in pop culture.
So it came as no surprise when the boxing world, along with other celebrities, wished ‘Iron Mike’ on his birthday as the legend turned 56.
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The world wishes Mike Tyson on his birthday
Boxers, MMA fighters, and even celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Henry Cejudo, Claressa Shields, and many others took to social media to show their love for ‘Kid Dynamite’ and wish him a happy birthday. Music Icon Snoop Dogg shared a story of Tyson on The Pivot Podcast where the champ recently made an appearance and shared this photo on his story.
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Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo also took to Twitter, wishing his ‘Uncle’ and posting a picture of him and Tyson. He wrote, “Happy 56th birthday to the one and only Uncle Mike.@MikeTyson I?ve had so much laughs and learned so much from you uncle Mike. Your nephew – Triple C.”
Happy 56th birthday to the one and only Uncle Mike.@MikeTyson I’ve had so much laughs and learned so much from you uncle Mike. Your nephew – Triple C pic.twitter.com/hPJlPZC01d
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 30, 2022
Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields also wished her ‘idol’ on Twitter as she wrote, “Happy bday @MikeTyson !!!!! Forever one of my idols.”
Happy bday @MikeTyson !!!!! Forever one of my idols! pic.twitter.com/ctIwytbDSS
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) June 30, 2022
Moreover, UFC Bantam Weight contender Julianna Pena shared a photo of her and Tyson in her story and wrote, “Happy birthday @Mike Tyson! God bless you man!!”
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Donald Trump’s campaign advisor, Steve Cortes, also wished Tyson and called him the master of early knockouts.
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He wrote, “Good morning! Happy birthday to ?@MikeTyson?, born today in 1966 in Brooklyn. At 20 he became the youngest heavyweight champ ever and became the master of early round knockouts.”
Good morning! Happy birthday to @MikeTyson, born today in 1966 in Brooklyn.
At 20 he became the youngest heavyweight champ ever and became the master of early round knockouts. pic.twitter.com/4MEICwFcJP
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) June 30, 2022
Furthermore, former boxer and Tyson’s rival, Frank Bruno, wished Tyson and claimed that he looked younger every year. He wrote, “Afternoon its a very happy Birthday to my pal @MikeTyson he looks younger every year!”
Afternoon its a very happy Birthday to my pal @MikeTyson he looks younger every year! pic.twitter.com/lKgG5liNm2
— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) June 30, 2022
However, these were not the only people who came out to wish Tyson, as many boxing channels and media outlets wished the legend on their social media handles.
Boxing channels and outlets also wish Tyson
Streaming service DAZN took to their Twitter page and posted a photo of Tyson showing him throughout the years with the caption, “From then to now… happy birthday to the Baddest Man on the Planet.@MikeTyson.”
From then to now… happy birthday to the Baddest Man on the Planet. @MikeTyson 🎂 pic.twitter.com/c2B1K5fWLT
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 30, 2022
British broadcasting service Sky Sports also wished him and posted a video of his sparring session with the caption, “The fiercest pad routine you’ll ever see! Happy birthday, @MikeTyson”
The fiercest pad routine you'll ever see! 😳😳
Happy birthday, @MikeTyson 🎉 pic.twitter.com/iV927KofZM
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 30, 2022
Moreover, boxing promotion Top Rank made a highlight reel of Tyson showcasing his knockout with the caption,”Baddest Man On The Planet. Happy birthday to the legendary,@MikeTyson.”
𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐓 🌎
Happy birthday to the legendary, @MikeTyson 🎉 pic.twitter.com/7ycDUXv6Nr
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 30, 2022
US boxing publication Ring Magazine posted a picture of Tyson holding their magazine with him on the cover and wrote, “Happy birthday to former two-time heavyweight champion of the world @MikeTyson #boxing.”
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🥳 Happy birthday to former two-time heavyweight champion of the world @MikeTyson #boxing 🇺🇸🥊🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9tVVgKtZQE
— Bible of Boxing (@ringmagazine) June 30, 2022
Tyson was one of the most notorious and controversial boxers of his time. However, ‘Iron Mike’ has now become one of the most beloved figures in mainstream media and certainly deserves the love and attention he is getting from everyone.
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