Career Profiles - Mike Tyson (Part VII)

In Part 7 of our in-depth career profile on Mike Tyson, we pick up in the immediate aftermath of the shocking defeat to Buster Douglas—a loss that didn’t just end Tyson’s unbeaten run, but shattered his aura of invincibility. This episode tracks Tyson’s turbulent road back through comeback bouts with Henry Tillman and the brutal, career-defining wars with Donovan Ruddock, fights that revealed both flashes of the old menace and the growing cracks beneath the surface. From there, we confront the most pivotal and controversial chapter of Tyson’s life: his conviction for the rape of Desiree Washington. We examine how the case unfolded, the impact of the verdict on Tyson’s career and legacy, and how the boxing world reacted as its biggest star fell from grace. The episode also documents Tyson’s time in prison—what daily life was like, how incarceration changed him physically and mentally, and the stories that emerged from those years away from the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices