Mike Tyson prepares for fight with Jake Paul amid troubled past

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Mike Tyson is set to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in Texas, following a controversial weigh-in where he slapped Paul. Tyson, 58, has a history of personal struggles, including three marriages, prison time, and drug addiction. Tyson's first two marriages ended tumultuously, with allegations of abuse and infidelity. His current wife, Lakiha Spicer, has been credited with helping him overcome his addictions since their marriage in 2009. Tyson served nearly three years in prison for rape and faces a new civil lawsuit related to another alleged assault. He has a history of legal troubles and violent incidents, including the infamous ear-biting incident during a fight with Evander Holyfield in 1997.


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