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Career Profiles

Career Profiles

Written by: BTR Boxing Podcast Network
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 Explore the triumphs, challenges, and unforgettable journeys of boxing’s most iconic figures with Career Profiles. Each episode takes you deep into the origins of the sport’s greatest names, uncovering the defining moments, personal struggles, and legendary battles that shaped their legacies. From early beginnings to the obstacles faced inside and outside the ring, Career Profiles delivers an in-depth look at the fighters who left their mark on boxing history.. Please find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/career-profiles/BTR Boxing Podcast Network Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Mike Tyson (Part VIII)

    Mike Tyson (Part VIII)
    Jan 19 2026
    In Part Eight of our Mike Tyson career profile, we pick up with the most dramatic second act in boxing history. Fresh out of prison, Mike Tyson returns to the ring carrying the weight of fame, controversy, and expectation. We break down his comeback fights, the aura that followed him back into arenas, and how he stormed his way to reclaiming the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles, once again sitting atop the division. But this chapter is about more than wins and belts. We explore the infamous clashes with Evander Holyfield, fights that would permanently alter Tyson’s legacy and lead to one of the most shocking moments in sports history. From the fallout to his suspension from boxing, we examine how quickly everything unraveled. The episode also dives into Tyson’s unexpected detour into professional wrestling with the World Wrestling Federation, his public image during exile, and the questions surrounding whether he could ever truly come back. We close the episode with Tyson’s return to boxing in 1999, setting the stage for the final phase of his career — a man still dangerous, still famous, but forever changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • Mike Tyson (Part VII)

    Mike Tyson (Part VII)
    Jan 12 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Mike Tyson (Part VI)

    Mike Tyson (Part VI)
    Dec 5 2025
    In Part Six of the Mike Tyson career profile, we enter one of the most dramatic chapters in the life of the youngest heavyweight champion in history. This segment covers the peak of Tyson’s dominance inside the ring—alongside the chaos that began to consume his world outside of it. The episode opens with Tyson’s explosive showdown against Michael Spinks, a fight built up as the ultimate test for the undefeated champion. In just 91 unforgettable seconds, Tyson demolished Spinks, cementing his position as the most feared boxer on the planet. We also revisit his bout with Tony Tubbs in Tokyo—a fight that at the time seemed routine, but in hindsight foreshadowed a darker future. Away from the spotlight of arenas and title belts, Tyson’s life was spiraling. His tumultuous marriage to Robin Givens, marked by public conflict and media scrutiny, became a national spectacle. The death of mentor and manager Jim Jacobs—one of the last stabilizing forces in Mike’s life—left a void that would never be filled. With Don King beginning to exert influence, friendships fractured and discipline faded. This part concludes with the night that shook the boxing world: February 11, 1990. Tyson vs. Buster Douglas in Tokyo—where the unstoppable champion was finally brought crashing to earth. Through a mix of behind-the-scenes turmoil, loss of focus, and an inspired challenger, Iron Mike suffered one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 57 mins
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