Did Mike Tyson pay $10 million for his daughters marriage?

April 2024 · 3 minute read

Mike Tyson, throughout his career, has been part of numerous controversies; however, it went to a different level when he found himself at the center of a peculiar and widely spread news story that gained global attention overnight. This report suggested that Mike Tyson was prepared to grant $10 million to any man who chose to marry his daughter within the United States.

Tyson’s eldest child is Mikey Lorna Tyson, who was born in 1990 to Mike Tyson and Kimberly Scarborough, his then-girlfriend. When Mikey reached the age of 30, reports about her potential marriage surfaced, and it was rumored that Tyson had made the offer due to her being of a suitable age for marriage and not getting any offers from potential bridegrooms. 

Mike Tyson was ready to pay 10 million to her daughter’s husband

This news quickly gained widespread attention, with numerous media outlets across the nation reporting on it. However, Tyson promptly refuted these claims, stating unequivocally that the report was entirely untrue.

Iron Mike was greatly disheartened by the way these events transpired. He made it clear that anything associated with the circulating report was entirely untrue and fabricated. Initially, the report was published by Hit News, but in response to Mike Tyson’s warnings, the news article was removed. Nonetheless, several websites persisted in disseminating the story. Tyson has faced the brutality of the media a lot of times during his fighting days and this time it was no different.

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During his prime, Mike Tyson was an incredibly dominant force in the world of boxing, achieving unparalleled success. He made history by becoming the youngest-ever heavyweight boxing champion at the age of 20, a remarkable feat that solidified his status as a sports icon. His boxing prowess and personality transcended the sport, making him a global superstar and a household name.

However, all that popularity didn’t give Tyson the same level of happiness as his kids. Tyson loves his kids and during a conversation with UFC fighter Kamaru Usman, Tyson talked about being a father.

He said, “I tell that to my wife all the time. How you gonna tell me , I’m a good father and I can’t spend time with my kids. I got to go this part of world for work, I got to go here and work. You call me a good father because I’m a good provider. A good father spends time with his kids.” on his podcast.

Tyson revealed that it’s hard to be a good father when one is not around his kids and is always out working. According to the retired fighter, a good father should always give time to his kids and be part of their lives.

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