Q 01/05

In which New York City borough was Tyson born in 1966?

A) The Bronx

B) Queens

C) Brooklyn

D) Staten Island

Answer · why

C) Brooklyn

He was born at Cumberland Hospital in Fort Greene and later grew up in Brownsville.

Q 02/05

Alongside 'Iron Mike', what was Tyson's other early-career nickname?

A) Kid Dynamite

B) The Hitman

C) Baby Bull

D) The Beast

Answer · why

A) Kid Dynamite

Later in his career he was billed as 'the Baddest Man on the Planet'.

Q 03/05

At what age did Tyson become the youngest heavyweight champion in history?

A) 21

B) 22

C) 23

D) 20

Answer · why

D) 20

He won the WBC belt at 20 years and 4 months.

Q 04/05

Whom did Tyson beat in November 1986 for his first world title?

A) Pinklon Thomas

B) Trevor Berbick

C) Tony Tucker

D) James Smith

Answer · why

B) Trevor Berbick

The second-round TKO made him WBC champion; the WBA and IBF belts followed in 1987.

Q 05/05

How many seconds did Tyson need to knock out Michael Spinks in 1988?

A) 120

B) 91

C) 150

D) 180

Answer · why

B) 91

Many consider that first-round finish the peak of his fame and ability.