Who are Mike Tyson's siblings? Meet the boxer's family beyond the ring

Who are Mike Tyson's siblings? Meet the boxer's family beyond the ring

Mike Tyson, nicknamed Iron Mike, is a former professional boxer whose career peaked in the 1980s and 1990s. He won all three major world titles in the heavyweight division and is considered one of the greatest boxers ever. So, who are Mike Tyson's siblings? What do they do for a living?

Mike Tyson poses before a press conference
Ex-pro boxer Mike Tyson poses before a press conference (L). He speaks on stage during an event (R). Photo: Nicolò Campo, Cooper Neill (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Mike Tyson was born to Lorna Smith and Purcell Tyson. His stepfather is Jimmy Kirkpatrick.
  • The former boxer has two brothers and one sister.
  • His boxing career started in 1985.
  • Tyson won multiple titles and gained immense prominence.
  • He recently made a surprise return to the boxing ring in an exhibition match against Jake Paul.

Profile summary

Full nameMichael Gerard Tyson
GenderMale
Date of birth30 June 1966
Age59 years old (as of 2025)
Zodiac signCancer
Place of birthFort Greene, New York, United States
Current residenceLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'10"
Height in centimetres178
Weight in pounds218
Weight in kilograms99
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
MotherLorna Smith
FatherPurcell Tyson, Jimmy Kirkpatrick (stepfather)
Siblings3
Marital statusMarried
PartnerLakiha Spicer
Children7
ProfessionFormer professional boxer
Instagram@miketyson
X (Twitter)@MikeTyson
TikTok@miketyson
Facebook@Mike-Tyson

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Who are Mike Tyson’s siblings?

Boxing great Mike Tyson was born to his parents, Lorna Smith and Jimmy Kirkpatrick, in Fort Greene, New York, United States. He was raised alongside three siblings: two brothers and one sister. Here is a look into the lives of the boxer’s siblings.

3. Denise Tyson

  • Full name: Denise Anderson Tyson
  • Gender: Female
  • Year of birth: 1966
  • Date of death: 21 February 1990
  • Age: 24 years old (at the time of death)

Denise Anderson was Mike Tyson’s older sister and only sister. She passed away on 21 February 1990 at her home in Queens, New York, United States.

Mike Tyson’s sister was reportedly found dead by her husband in the morning. Initial reports at the time of her death indicated that she might have died of cardiac arrest, as she weighed between 300 pounds (136 kilograms) and 400 pounds (181 kilograms).

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2. Rodney Tyson

  • Full name: Rodney Tyson
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 14 May 1961
  • Age: 64 years old (as of 2025)
  • Profession: Physician Assistant

Rodney Tyson is Mike Tyson’s brother, born from Lorna Mae Smith and Purcell Tyson’s relationship. He was born on 14 May 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, and is an older brother to the boxer.

Unlike Tyson, who chose a career path in sports, Rodney Tyson pursued medical science. He is a professional surgical physician assistant at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, US. Despite being a relative of the famous Mike Tyson, Rodney lives a private life away from the limelight. During an episode of his podcast Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson, while hosting Canelo Alvarez, Mike opened up about his brother, saying:

A couple of my friends were shot, he went there and sewn them up. One friend says, 'Mike, that's your brother?' Yeah, my brother saved a couple of my friends' lives. They've been shot or something, and he's sewn them up.

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In his 2014 book, Undisputed Truth. The former professional boxer remarked about his brother Rodney:

We’re black guys from the ghetto and he was like a scientist – he had these little test tubes and was always experimenting.

Rodney Tyson, Mike Tyson’s brother, is reportedly married to Tammy Tyson, with whom he has a child. The physician associate is also involved in philanthropic work and has established charitable organisations that support and offer boxing programmes in schools.

1. Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick

Mike Tyson's eldest sibling, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick
Mike Tyson's eldest sibling, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick. Photo: @MyersParkHS/@qcitymetro(modified by author)
Source: Twitter
  • Full name: Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick
  • Gender: Male
  • Year of birth: 1948
  • Age: 77 years old (as of 2025)
  • Profession: Former American football player, ex-high school teacher

Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick is Tyson's step-brother. He was reportedly born in 1948 to Jimmy Kirkpatrick, Tyson's stepdad.

Jimmie Lee was an outstanding footballer at Myers Park High School. Many considered him one of the greatest football players in the school's history. However, a severe knee injury cut short his promising career. He is a scholar and obtained his master's degree in education in 1977. He later became a teacher in Portland, Oregon, United States.

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Lee is the subject of the 2024 documentary A Binding Truth. The documentary is based on his true story, which made him stand out against all odds in football while battling racial discrimination.

FAQs

  1. Who are Mike Tyson’s parents? The former heavyweight boxing champion was born to Lorna Smith and Jimmy Kirkpatrick.
  2. Does Mike Tyson have brothers and sisters? Yes, Tyson has two brothers and one sister who died in 1990.
  3. How many siblings does Mike Tyson have? Mike Tyson was raised alongside three siblings.
  4. How many brothers does Tyson have? Mike Tyson has two brothers.
  5. Is Mike Tyson the eldest among his siblings? No. The boxing legend is the youngest among his siblings. Mike Tyson's date of birth was on 30 June 1966. He is 59 years old as of 2025.
  6. What happened to Mike Tyson's siblings? His brother Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick is a former high school teacher and football legend, while his brother Rodney Tyson is a physician assistant. His sister, Denise Anderson Tyson, passed away in 1990.
  7. Is Mike Tyson's brother a doctor? Yes. His brother, Rodney Tyson, is a professional surgical physician assistant at the University of Southern California.
  8. Who is Mike Tyson's brother? He has two brothers, Rodney Tyson and Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick.
  9. Does Mike Tyson have a sister? He had an older sister, Denise Anderson, who died in 1990. Her cause of death was alleged to be cardiac arrest.
  10. What is the Jimmie Kirkpatrick Award? This is an annual football award in honour of Jimmie Kirkpatrick due to his exemplary role in football. The award comes with a $10,000 scholarship, trophy and recognition at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
  11. What is Mike Tyson's net worth? Celebrity Net Worth estimated his wealth at $30 million. However, during the peak of his career, Tyson had a net worth of around $300 million. His wealth diminished due to lavish spending, poor financial management, and legal troubles.
  12. What is Mike Tyson's boxing record? Mike Tyson's boxing record stands at 50 wins (40 by KO) and 7 losses (5 by KO). He lost six in his professional career and had two 'no contest' results.
  13. Is Mike Tyson still alive? Yes, the legendary boxer is still alive.
  14. Does Mike Tyson have a sister named Jackie? No, Tyson does not have a sister named Jackie. His sister's name was Denise Anderson Tyson.
  15. Who is Mike Tyson's daughter? Mike Tyson had a four-year-old daughter named Exodus Tyson, who died tragically in a home accident.
  16. Who are the six people Mike Tyson lost to? The six professional boxers Mike Tyson lost to are Evander Holyfield (twice), Danny Williams, Buster Douglas, Lennox Lewis, and Kevin McBride.
  17. How many biological children does Mike Tyson have? Mike Tyson has seven children. He had them with four different women: Ramsey and Amir (with Monica Turner), Miguel and Exodus (with Sol Xochitl), Miki (with Kimberly Scarborough), and Milan and Morocco (with Lakiha Spicer).
  18. Where is Mike Tyson now? Mike Tyson is currently residing in Las Vegas. According to Men's Journal, he is the CEO of Carma HoldCo Inc., Tyson 2.0, and other lifestyle brands. The former boxer recently made a surprise return to the boxing ring in an exhibition match against Jake Paul.

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