Who is Mike Tyson's Wife? An Inside Look at His Marriages Over the Years

Who is Mike Tyson's Wife?

Mike Tyson is one of the most famous and controversial boxers of all time. Nicknamed "Iron Mike" and "The Baddest Man on the Planet", Tyson had an infamous career both inside and outside the ring. He is well-known for his ferocious fighting style and unmatched punching power that helped him become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history at just 20 years old.

However, Tyson's personal life was just as turbulent as his boxing career. He has been married three times, most recently to Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer since 2009. Here's a closer look at Mike Tyson's wives over the years:

Robin Givens

Robin Givens was Tyson's first wife. They married in 1988, but their relationship was extremely dysfunctional right from the start. Givens would later describe Tyson as "manic depressive" and claim he was both physically and emotionally abusive during their short-lived marriage.

Givens was an actress best known for her role on the sitcom Head of the Class. She and Tyson had only dated for about a year before tying the knot. Shortly after they married, Givens did a controversial joint interview with Tyson where she called their relationship "torture, pure hell, worse than anything I could possibly imagine."

Their divorce was finalized on Valentine's Day 1989 after just one year of marriage. Givens cited spousal abuse as grounds for the split. Tyson has denied the abuse allegations but admitted their relationship was volatile from the start. "I just wasn't mature enough to be married," he later reflected.

Monica Turner

After his nasty divorce from Givens, Tyson eventually remarried in 1997 to pediatric resident Monica Turner. They had first met in 1990 and dated on and off before Turner got pregnant in 1991. Though the two lost their child to a miscarriage, they decided to move forward with marriage years later.

Turner was Tyson's wife during some of his most difficult years. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington and spent three years in prison. After being released in 1995, Tyson returned to the ring but lost to Evander Holyfield in 1996 in one of boxing's biggest upsets.

The couple had two children together - son Amir and daughter Rayna. But Tyson's career downslide, financial problems and ongoing volatile behavior eventually doomed their relationship. Turner filed for divorce in 2002 after six years of marriage.

Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer

Mike Tyson's current wife is Lakiha Spicer, better known as "Kiki." They first met in the early 2000s when she was promoting a fashion line and Tyson was serving time in jail. They crossed paths again in 2009 at a mutual friend's party and soon started dating.

Spicer helped Tyson reform his image and lifestyle after years of substance abuse problems, violent outbursts, and run-ins with the law. Crediting Spicer for calming his inner demons, Tyson called his third marriage "a blessing from God." The couple tied the knot in 2009.

Kiki Spicer was born and raised in Philadelphia in a middle-class family. She obtained her bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising from Philadelphia University. Spicer owned her own fashion label before meeting Tyson.

Spicer and Tyson have two children together - daughter Milan and son Morocco. They currently reside primarily in Henderson, Nevada in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. By all accounts, their marriage has brought stability to Tyson's turbulent personal life.

Tyson's Rocky Love Life

Throughout his life, Mike Tyson's love life has been defined by turmoil and misfortune. His first marriage to Robin Givens ended after allegations of spousal abuse. His second wife Monica Turner eventually left him as his career and finances spiraled out of control in the late 1990s.

But Tyson finally found happiness in his third marriage to Kiki Spicer. The couple credits their faith in God for giving them the strength to heal old wounds and build a healthy relationship. Spicer's positive influence helped Tyson overcome substance abuse, come to terms with past mistakes, and become a better man.

Though he's had his fair share of ups and downs, Mike Tyson has ultimately found comfort in his third wife Kiki Spicer. Their marriage shows that true love can blossom even for someone with as troubled of a past as "Iron Mike."

FAQs

Who was Mike Tyson's first wife?

Mike Tyson's first wife was actress Robin Givens. They got married in 1988 but divorced after just one year of marriage in 1989.

How many times has Mike Tyson been married?

Mike Tyson has been married three times total. First to Robin Givens, then Monica Turner, and currently he is married to Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer.

Does Mike Tyson have any children?

Yes, Mike Tyson has 5 biological children and 1 adopted daughter. With second wife Monica Turner he had son Amir and daughter Rayna. With third wife Kiki Spicer he has daughter Milan and son Morocco. He also has an older daughter Mikey Lorna and adopted daughter Exodus.

What does Mike Tyson's current wife Kiki do?

Kiki Spicer, Mike Tyson's third and current wife, is an entrepreneur and fashion designer. She previously owned her own fashion label before meeting and marrying Tyson in 2009.

How did Mike Tyson meet his current wife?

Mike Tyson first met Kiki Spicer in the early 2000s when she was promoting a fashion line and Tyson was in prison. They reconnected in 2009 at a friend's party, began dating shortly after, and got married the same year.