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The early chapters of Mike Tyson's life read like a rags-to-riches fairy tale. Born and raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York, Tyson found solace and discipline in the sport of boxing. Under the tutelage of legendary trainer Cus D'Amato, Tyson honed his craft with an intensity and ferocity that surpassed his young age. 

Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout - 12 of them in the first round - and became youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, 4 months, and 22-days-old. 

But, with fame came a host of personal demons that would haunt Tyson for years to come. His tumultuous relationships, legal entanglements, and struggles with addiction to cocaine and alcohol became fodder for tabloid headlines. 

Now, Tyson is set to return to the ring at 57 years old to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in what they are hoping will be confirmed as a sanctioned fight in Arlington Texas.

So, with the above in mind, Mail Sport have taken a look back at Tyson's tumultuous journey through the ages - dissecting what can only be described as one of the most compelling narratives in sport. 

Born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, Tyson's early life was marked by poverty, crime, and hardship. Raised by a single mother in the rough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Tyson found himself drawn to the streets, where he quickly gained a reputation for his ferocious temper and fighting prowess. 

He was in and out of juvenile detention centers before finding his true calling at the gym. Under the guidance of D'Amato, Tyson honed his skills with a dedication and intensity that set him apart from his peers. 

By the age of 20, Tyson had become the heavyweight champion of the world, a feat that made him the youngest boxer ever to hold the title.

With his lightning-fast speed, devastating power, and uncanny ability to intimidate opponents, Tyson was a force to be reckoned with inside the ring. His fights became must-see events, drawing millions of viewers and catapulting him to global superstardom. 

But, it wasn't all plain sailing for Tyson. His personal life was spiraling out of control, leading to a series of high-profile incidents that threatened to derail his career and his life. 

One of the defining moments of Tyson's career came in 1990 when he faced off against James 'Buster' Douglas in Tokyo, Japan. Considered a mere formality by many, Tyson was expected to dispatch Douglas with ease. 

However, Douglas had other plans. In one of the greatest upsets in boxing history, Douglas knocked out Tyson in the 10th round, ending his reign as heavyweight champion and sending shockwaves throughout the boxing world. 

Despite the setback against Douglas, Tyson continued to compete at the highest level, reclaiming the heavyweight title in 1996 with a victory over Frank Bruno. His comeback was short-lived, however, as Tyson's personal demons continued to plague him, leading to a series of legal troubles and controversies both inside and outside the ring. 

In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington and sentenced to six years in prison, although he was released on parole after three.

Tyson has always stated everything between him and Washington had taken place with her full consent and denied reports stating he had forced himself on her. 

Meanwhile, Tyson's former wife - actor Robin Givens - said in divorce papers that their late-1980s marriage was plagued by 'unprovoked rages of violence and destruction.' 

Describing his time in prison, Tyson explained on an episode of The Pivot podcast: 'I'm just very grateful - I'm a cool guy, I'm a good person, I treated everybody nice. I had the best three years of my life in prison.'

Tyson revealed how he kept up an impressive training routine while behind bars to prepare him for his return to professional boxing.

'I was doing running,' he revealed, 'Doing eight or nine miles around. And at night time I would run for four hours, just in my room. I would jump and stuff, just jumping up.'

Tyson finished by saying: 'My cell has a concrete floor, right? I indented it with my feet into the concrete floor. I was 285lbs. I came out 215lbs.' 

After his release from prison, Tyson fought Peter McNeeley, a 27-year-old American boxer who had 36 professional wins to his name. McNeeley was confident he could beat Iron Mike given the fact he stopped his previous opponent inside six seconds via technical knockout (TKO). 

However, Tyson knocked McNeeley down inside the first 10 seconds. He did

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