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5ft 10.07in (178cm)
5ft 10.07in (178cm)
glenn said on 1/May/08
yes,viper it would make more sense and its most likely in a sense.but tyson making a mistake wouldnt surprise me one bit.and if he is 300 pounds now,he must be or i hope he is 5-11.5.on a 5-9,5-10 guy,thats serious.300 pounds is bad either way.
yes,viper it would make more sense and its most likely in a sense.but tyson making a mistake wouldnt surprise me one bit.and if he is 300 pounds now,he must be or i hope he is 5-11.5.on a 5-9,5-10 guy,thats serious.300 pounds is bad either way.
Danimal said on 1/May/08
Anyone who is interested should check out recent pictures of Tyson. He has ballooned up to 300 pounds. He's become quite the tubby.
Anyone who is interested should check out recent pictures of Tyson. He has ballooned up to 300 pounds. He's become quite the tubby.
Viper said on 1/May/08
There is a chance he could have mismeasured being on an uneven floor. But I think the chances are greater that he measured himself correctly, personally.
There is a chance he could have mismeasured being on an uneven floor. But I think the chances are greater that he measured himself correctly, personally.
Anonymous said on 30/Apr/08
like i always said,pics can decieve.
like i always said,pics can decieve.
glenn said on 30/Apr/08
hahaha.you think that man would know how to measure himself first of all? and maybe the dope did it late at night not sleeping for days.and why would they lie as drastic as 5-11.5? he towers over robert deniro who is still 5-9 and looks 6ft next 6-5,6-6 boxers.in the ring.the guy probably measured himself under the wrong conditions and rounded it to 5-10.maybe he shrunk too.or maybe he is taller when he wakes.
hahaha.you think that man would know how to measure himself first of all? and maybe the dope did it late at night not sleeping for days.and why would they lie as drastic as 5-11.5? he towers over robert deniro who is still 5-9 and looks 6ft next 6-5,6-6 boxers.in the ring.the guy probably measured himself under the wrong conditions and rounded it to 5-10.maybe he shrunk too.or maybe he is taller when he wakes.
Viper said on 30/Apr/08
"anonymous says on 28/Apr/08
definite 5'11 all the way. he only seemed short because he was fighting such big men."
How in the world can you say that for sure when he measured himself at 5-10?
"anonymous says on 28/Apr/08
definite 5'11 all the way. he only seemed short because he was fighting such big men."
How in the world can you say that for sure when he measured himself at 5-10?
Yaspaa said on 30/Apr/08
I've found Danny Williams listed from 6'0 - 6'1.5 so comparing him is no good.
I've found Danny Williams listed from 6'0 - 6'1.5 so comparing him is no good.
Yaspaa said on 30/Apr/08
Sorry leung I see more than 1-1.5" there. Watch this from 1 min 20sec Click Here
Sorry leung I see more than 1-1.5" there. Watch this from 1 min 20sec Click Here
glenn said on 30/Apr/08
like i always said,pics can decieve.
like i always said,pics can decieve.
Leung said on 30/Apr/08
Yaspaa, that photo does not accurately depict his height. Watch the actual fight footage and you will see that Tyson is at least 5
Yaspaa, that photo does not accurately depict his height. Watch the actual fight footage and you will see that Tyson is at least 5
glenn said on 29/Apr/08
looks 5-10 max in that pic.
looks 5-10 max in that pic.
Socom said on 28/Apr/08
We might be able to tell Tuesday when he appears on E60 on ESPN2.
We might be able to tell Tuesday when he appears on E60 on ESPN2.
anonymous said on 28/Apr/08
definite 5'11 all the way. he only seemed short because he was fighting such big men.
definite 5'11 all the way. he only seemed short because he was fighting such big men.
Lmeister said on 28/Apr/08
I think you could give him peak height. Eventhough he isn't that old he probably has lost some height, because of boxing and his life style.
I think you could give him peak height. Eventhough he isn't that old he probably has lost some height, because of boxing and his life style.
glenn said on 28/Apr/08
im with muta.its only logical.
im with muta.its only logical.
muta said on 27/Apr/08
I still say the man is at least 5'11'', most likely 5'11 1/2''
I still say the man is at least 5'11'', most likely 5'11 1/2''
glenn said on 27/Apr/08
that guy looks 6-7!
that guy looks 6-7!
Yaspaa said on 27/Apr/08
Here is the pic once more with 6'6 (listed) Mcbride and Tyson. Click Here Also,Mcbride and 6'4 (listed) Golota Click Here
Here is the pic once more with 6'6 (listed) Mcbride and Tyson. Click Here Also,Mcbride and 6'4 (listed) Golota Click Here
Adam Brennon said on 26/Apr/08
Tyson was short for a heavyweight. I'm no expert but Tyson himself decribed the 'average heavyweight' as 6' 2" or 3". But at 5 10" or 11" he wasn't short in relation to the general male population.
Tyson was short for a heavyweight. I'm no expert but Tyson himself decribed the 'average heavyweight' as 6' 2" or 3". But at 5 10" or 11" he wasn't short in relation to the general male population.
derbi said on 26/Apr/08
I can jus repeat what glenn said and i've been repeating now for a long time: 5.9'5" is just absurd. 5'10" is really the absolute minimum. I'm preatty covinced he's even been 5'11.5" or 5'11". End of the discussion.
I can jus repeat what glenn said and i've been repeating now for a long time: 5.9'5" is just absurd. 5'10" is really the absolute minimum. I'm preatty covinced he's even been 5'11.5" or 5'11". End of the discussion.
5'10.5'' man said on 25/Apr/08
vegetable man: Actually Tua has been most commonly measured at 5'9''. Sometimes 5'9.5'', though he's been listed as 5'10'' on a few occasions.
Anyways, Tyson's a tough guy to nail down.
vegetable man: Actually Tua has been most commonly measured at 5'9''. Sometimes 5'9.5'', though he's been listed as 5'10'' on a few occasions.
Anyways, Tyson's a tough guy to nail down.
vegetable man said on 25/Apr/08
Glenn is 100% right. How can you look at him next to legit 6'4 ers like Golota and think he is 5'9? :D
He is 5'11. 5'10 and a half minimum.
David Tua is 5'10, and he looked significantly shorter against Lewis than Tyson did.
Glenn is 100% right. How can you look at him next to legit 6'4 ers like Golota and think he is 5'9? :D
He is 5'11. 5'10 and a half minimum.
David Tua is 5'10, and he looked significantly shorter against Lewis than Tyson did.
glenn said on 24/Apr/08
5-10 min. 5-9.5 is absurd.
5-10 min. 5-9.5 is absurd.
stewart said on 23/Apr/08
you must rem folks that its all to do with the footwear..plus tysons sholders are very high up and also very very built up and that can make you look a lot taller...and that picture with danero - tyson is standing in front of him but ad say there wud be only a couple of inches from their top o their heads...he just makes him look like a migit because tyson is so broad. 5 10'' for me!
you must rem folks that its all to do with the footwear..plus tysons sholders are very high up and also very very built up and that can make you look a lot taller...and that picture with danero - tyson is standing in front of him but ad say there wud be only a couple of inches from their top o their heads...he just makes him look like a migit because tyson is so broad. 5 10'' for me!
Yaspaa said on 22/Apr/08
5'9.5 absolute minimum,not tops!
5'9.5 absolute minimum,not tops!
Man of Steel said on 21/Apr/08
I agree...5-9.5 tops. They all height to fighters like they do in other sports.
I agree...5-9.5 tops. They all height to fighters like they do in other sports.
Yaspaa said on 19/Apr/08
The last true great heavyweight.
The last true great heavyweight.
glenn said on 19/Apr/08
hearing and seeing are two vastly different approaches to guage a height.all due respect.i never saw the guy.until i do,i believe he is between 5-10 and 5-11.5. never 5-9.i read 5-9 before most of you in 1986 when my father first turned me on to him.but sorry,im not a boxing expert,a bit of a fan though,and tyson did not look 5-10 fighting those giants.he did look near 6ft.he held his own impressively.some people told me that grew up with him that he was my height.
hearing and seeing are two vastly different approaches to guage a height.all due respect.i never saw the guy.until i do,i believe he is between 5-10 and 5-11.5. never 5-9.i read 5-9 before most of you in 1986 when my father first turned me on to him.but sorry,im not a boxing expert,a bit of a fan though,and tyson did not look 5-10 fighting those giants.he did look near 6ft.he held his own impressively.some people told me that grew up with him that he was my height.
Danimal said on 19/Apr/08
I have been hearing 5'9"-5'10" as far back as the mid 90's when he was still very much at his peak height. He's MAX 5'10" IMO.
I have been hearing 5'9"-5'10" as far back as the mid 90's when he was still very much at his peak height. He's MAX 5'10" IMO.
Yaspaa said on 18/Apr/08
Tyson and 6'6 (listed) Kevin Mcbride Click Here Also Click Here
Editor Rob
Tyson and 6'6 (listed) Kevin Mcbride Click Here Also Click Here
Editor Rob he does look 5ft 10 with the big guy if they have same posture.
Boza said on 17/Apr/08
I heard that Mike Tyson was measured at 5'9.75 at one point. He was probably 5'11 peak.
I heard that Mike Tyson was measured at 5'9.75 at one point. He was probably 5'11 peak.
glenn said on 17/Apr/08
viper-maybe your not downgrading him,but thats the 3rd time this week alone you post after one of my comments stating a downgrade.thats why my annoyance.otherwise i leave you be cause your an old timer here and i like you.for them to announce him at 5-11.5 and lie about it,i dont buy.some or alot of sports fudge heights.but boxing seems more on point to me.not saying some dont lie.but he did look 5-11.5 in the ring next to 6-5ers.
viper-maybe your not downgrading him,but thats the 3rd time this week alone you post after one of my comments stating a downgrade.thats why my annoyance.otherwise i leave you be cause your an old timer here and i like you.for them to announce him at 5-11.5 and lie about it,i dont buy.some or alot of sports fudge heights.but boxing seems more on point to me.not saying some dont lie.but he did look 5-11.5 in the ring next to 6-5ers.
bam said on 16/Apr/08
i heard that tyson was measured at 5'9.75 at one point. He was probably 5'11 peak.
i heard that tyson was measured at 5'9.75 at one point. He was probably 5'11 peak.
Viper said on 16/Apr/08
Im deffinitley not downgrading him Glenn. He measured himself at 5-10. Rob has him at 5-9 1/2. And he has looked 5-10 tops in the majority of photos posted here.
Im deffinitley not downgrading him Glenn. He measured himself at 5-10. Rob has him at 5-9 1/2. And he has looked 5-10 tops in the majority of photos posted here.
Jake Is Back said on 16/Apr/08
If he claims 5'10" (and describes it as pathetic) I'd doubt he's short changing himself by an inch and a half. He is a really candid guy. That said maybe a slightly higher listing would be more accurate. Although I haven't really studied him so I'm not sure.
If he claims 5'10" (and describes it as pathetic) I'd doubt he's short changing himself by an inch and a half. He is a really candid guy. That said maybe a slightly higher listing would be more accurate. Although I haven't really studied him so I'm not sure.
Socom said on 16/Apr/08
The reason he doesn't look too short next to taller guys is because of his huge shoulders and muscular frame. I think 5'9.5, maybe 5'10.
The reason he doesn't look too short next to taller guys is because of his huge shoulders and muscular frame. I think 5'9.5, maybe 5'10.
Chris175 said on 16/Apr/08
aw he has got to be 5-10 nowadays probably 5-10.5 and 5-11 in his boxing days
aw he has got to be 5-10 nowadays probably 5-10.5 and 5-11 in his boxing days
glenn said on 16/Apr/08
you been downgrading celebs for 2,3 years now viper.with all due respect.i dont want to argue with you.im not the only one that saw it.now,i just got a bit irritated.i never complained to you.he looks 5-11ish next to 2 6-5 boxers.
you been downgrading celebs for 2,3 years now viper.with all due respect.i dont want to argue with you.im not the only one that saw it.now,i just got a bit irritated.i never complained to you.he looks 5-11ish next to 2 6-5 boxers.
Viper said on 15/Apr/08
I think 5-11 is out of the question. He looks 5-10 tops in most pictures with decent posture.
I think 5-11 is out of the question. He looks 5-10 tops in most pictures with decent posture.
glenn said on 15/Apr/08
ive been telling people that here for ages.5-11.5 it is.5-11 bare min.
ive been telling people that here for ages.5-11.5 it is.5-11 bare min.
kjhman said on 15/Apr/08
He's definitely a bit taller than 5'9.5". Look between 5'10" and 5'11"
He's definitely a bit taller than 5'9.5". Look between 5'10" and 5'11"
vegetable man said on 15/Apr/08
Tyson is a solid 5'11. For some reason he often stands and walks a little slouched. But as you can see, when he stands up straight next 6'4 guys like golota, he is no less than 5'11. Certainly not 5'9 like some have stated.
And like AAAA just pointed out, Floyd is a legit 5'8, and looked only a little taller than the blond guy, Tyson towered over him.
Tyson is a solid 5'11. For some reason he often stands and walks a little slouched. But as you can see, when he stands up straight next 6'4 guys like golota, he is no less than 5'11. Certainly not 5'9 like some have stated.
And like AAAA just pointed out, Floyd is a legit 5'8, and looked only a little taller than the blond guy, Tyson towered over him.
AAAA said on 15/Apr/08
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here is Mayweather who is like 5'8( maybe 5'7.5) in the ring with an interviewer. Look close in height
Tyson with the same interviewer. Looks way more than 2in taller. I'm starting to see him as more 5'11
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Plus he turned pro at 19. Maybe he was 5'9.5 early on but he def could have grown another inch or 2 between that and 21. Don't forget he was the heavyeight champ at 20. He was young
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here is Mayweather who is like 5'8( maybe 5'7.5) in the ring with an interviewer. Look close in height
Tyson with the same interviewer. Looks way more than 2in taller. I'm starting to see him as more 5'11
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Plus he turned pro at 19. Maybe he was 5'9.5 early on but he def could have grown another inch or 2 between that and 21. Don't forget he was the heavyeight champ at 20. He was young
glenn said on 14/Apr/08
and deniro is 5-9 now.still.5-10 peak.so with horrendous posture he looked 5-8 next to a 5-11.5 tyson.thanks for the info.that adds up.
and deniro is 5-9 now.still.5-10 peak.so with horrendous posture he looked 5-8 next to a 5-11.5 tyson.thanks for the info.that adds up.
TELLEM said on 13/Apr/08
seriously there is a vid floating aroung the net with 5 ft. 8 robert de niro standing next to mike tyson who clearly is 3 or 4 inches taller than de niro.
seriously there is a vid floating aroung the net with 5 ft. 8 robert de niro standing next to mike tyson who clearly is 3 or 4 inches taller than de niro.
derbi said on 11/Apr/08
Totally agree Glenn. No reason to list him 5'11.5 if he was 5'11". And anyway he really looked 5'11.5". All of you who don't agree: Just look at the fights... No fototwear question, and clearley not under 5'11"...!!!
Totally agree Glenn. No reason to list him 5'11.5 if he was 5'11". And anyway he really looked 5'11.5". All of you who don't agree: Just look at the fights... No fototwear question, and clearley not under 5'11"...!!!
glenn said on 11/Apr/08
i dont agree.he looked 5-11.5 fighting some of those boxers in the ring.he might be 5-10 now.i also dont believe they would fake his height at 5-11.5.why not say 5-11?
i dont agree.he looked 5-11.5 fighting some of those boxers in the ring.he might be 5-10 now.i also dont believe they would fake his height at 5-11.5.why not say 5-11?
Danimal said on 10/Apr/08
Tyson was never over 5'10".
Tyson was never over 5'10".
stewart said on 10/Apr/08
There are a number of reasons tyson looks bigger than 5'9.5'' first of all hes did that many sit ups he did'nt do many back extensions to rectify the sit-up so he always had a stoped over poisture. Also when he was growing up cus d'amato got him to run with a ruck sack that carried weights so he wouldn't grow any taller because it didn't suit his style.Also he is naturally very broad so when he was in the ring fighting 6'6 guys his neck and body were so broad he looked bigger than he really was. I tell you now for sure tyson is not 1 milimetre taller than 5'10'' if he even is this
There are a number of reasons tyson looks bigger than 5'9.5'' first of all hes did that many sit ups he did'nt do many back extensions to rectify the sit-up so he always had a stoped over poisture. Also when he was growing up cus d'amato got him to run with a ruck sack that carried weights so he wouldn't grow any taller because it didn't suit his style.Also he is naturally very broad so when he was in the ring fighting 6'6 guys his neck and body were so broad he looked bigger than he really was. I tell you now for sure tyson is not 1 milimetre taller than 5'10'' if he even is this
glenn said on 7/Apr/08
why do people think stallone is 5-8? same deal. ill buy 5-10 min for tyson.but highly believe he could be taller.
why do people think stallone is 5-8? same deal. ill buy 5-10 min for tyson.but highly believe he could be taller.
frank said on 5/Apr/08
if tyson is 5'11 then im 6'1............no way in hell im that......ive been measure by scouts at 5'10 and some change..........since i stood next to the man ill take my word for it........there are many 5'9 220+ guys who are muscular out there...........tyson is very wide........
if tyson is 5'11 then im 6'1............no way in hell im that......ive been measure by scouts at 5'10 and some change..........since i stood next to the man ill take my word for it........there are many 5'9 220+ guys who are muscular out there...........tyson is very wide........
Ant said on 5/Apr/08
I saw him in the gym at the Midland hotel when he fought in Manchester he is about the same height as me, 5ft 10. he was hitting a heavy bag he is awesome if he hit a normal guy he would kill them. Not tall though just average. I'll bet he isn't bothered though!
I saw him in the gym at the Midland hotel when he fought in Manchester he is about the same height as me, 5ft 10. he was hitting a heavy bag he is awesome if he hit a normal guy he would kill them. Not tall though just average. I'll bet he isn't bothered though!
derbi said on 5/Apr/08
Rob, why don't you upgrade him, at least to 5'10"?
Rob, why don't you upgrade him, at least to 5'10"?
morning-6ft said on 5/Apr/08
tyson is easily 5'10,he couldent have been shorter,i mean at 230lbs he looks in such good shape and streamlined,he carries his weight so well,if he was less then 5'10 he would have looked extreamly stocky at 230lbs,how many 5'9 guys do u know who are a muscular 230lbs!he needs some serious upgrading.
tyson is easily 5'10,he couldent have been shorter,i mean at 230lbs he looks in such good shape and streamlined,he carries his weight so well,if he was less then 5'10 he would have looked extreamly stocky at 230lbs,how many 5'9 guys do u know who are a muscular 230lbs!he needs some serious upgrading.
Produce said on 3/Apr/08
but glenn, if tyson really was 5.11 1/2 , why did the press used to ask him how tall he is? Tyson once said, that people ask him 10 times a day how tall he is and everybody would say that they are surprised how short he is when they meet him. Vitali Klitschko far example said that tyson was far smaller than he thought when they met the first time. And many peoples here say that there is no way he really was 5-11. So I think he maybe was max. 5-10 in his prime!
but glenn, if tyson really was 5.11 1/2 , why did the press used to ask him how tall he is? Tyson once said, that people ask him 10 times a day how tall he is and everybody would say that they are surprised how short he is when they meet him. Vitali Klitschko far example said that tyson was far smaller than he thought when they met the first time. And many peoples here say that there is no way he really was 5-11. So I think he maybe was max. 5-10 in his prime!
Leo said on 3/Apr/08
hes around 5 9- 5 10 he looks short watch the prefight for douglas tyson looks shorter than those jap pplz
hes around 5 9- 5 10 he looks short watch the prefight for douglas tyson looks shorter than those jap pplz
glenn said on 3/Apr/08
i doubt they would lie that much when they would announce him at 5-11.5.so he has to be around 5-11. 5-10 with weight and bad posture late at night.
i doubt they would lie that much when they would announce him at 5-11.5.so he has to be around 5-11. 5-10 with weight and bad posture late at night.
frank said on 2/Apr/08
i met tyson before and im about 1 1/2 inches taller than him...........im about 5'10-5'11...........i think mike tyson is actually about 5'9......of course all celebrities add to there height especially actors who sometimes add 4 inches to there height.
i met tyson before and im about 1 1/2 inches taller than him...........im about 5'10-5'11...........i think mike tyson is actually about 5'9......of course all celebrities add to there height especially actors who sometimes add 4 inches to there height.
Leung said on 31/Mar/08
I agree Derbi. Watching Tyson
I agree Derbi. Watching Tyson
Produce said on 31/Mar/08
derbi, its true that tyson alwys lookes like he was reportet in the ring. but there is a possibility that the heights of the boxers are generally ranked to high. So you would see a 5.11-Tyson against a 6-3 Holmes and tyson would look 4 inches shorter. But tyson would also look 4 inches shorter, if tyson was 5-9 and holmes was 6-1.
derbi, its true that tyson alwys lookes like he was reportet in the ring. but there is a possibility that the heights of the boxers are generally ranked to high. So you would see a 5.11-Tyson against a 6-3 Holmes and tyson would look 4 inches shorter. But tyson would also look 4 inches shorter, if tyson was 5-9 and holmes was 6-1.
glenn said on 31/Mar/08
he should be at least upgraded to 5-10.which is what he claims.and which is probably his current evening height.
he should be at least upgraded to 5-10.which is what he claims.and which is probably his current evening height.
derbi said on 31/Mar/08
yes, correct glenn. He is/ was always announced at 5'11.5". And because during fights he has footwear that gives him something like 1 cm and he has the same footwear as his opponent it should be pretty easy to judge his height. Just look at some older fights! He did look the height he's been announced at! He really never looked under 5'11". Rob I'm sorry but I think that with 5'9.5" you're really way off on this one...
yes, correct glenn. He is/ was always announced at 5'11.5". And because during fights he has footwear that gives him something like 1 cm and he has the same footwear as his opponent it should be pretty easy to judge his height. Just look at some older fights! He did look the height he's been announced at! He really never looked under 5'11". Rob I'm sorry but I think that with 5'9.5" you're really way off on this one...
glenn said on 30/Mar/08
announced at 5-9??? when? in 1986? he is always annouced at 5-11.5.
announced at 5-9??? when? in 1986? he is always annouced at 5-11.5.
TELLEM said on 29/Mar/08
was there ever a point in time when mike was about 5'11? heres some footage of him and shawn michaels who is 6'1...and mike seems to be about 5'11
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was there ever a point in time when mike was about 5'11? heres some footage of him and shawn michaels who is 6'1...and mike seems to be about 5'11
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Produce said on 28/Mar/08
glenn, you say de niro and murphy both 5-9. But murphey looks as tall as tyson and de niro at least 2 inches shorter than tyson.
glenn, you say de niro and murphy both 5-9. But murphey looks as tall as tyson and de niro at least 2 inches shorter than tyson.
Vizitor said on 28/Mar/08
Well if he claimed 5'10, I don't understand why people are saying he is 5'11. 5'10 more likely means 5'9.5 to 5'10. Plus he's been announced at 5'9.
Well if he claimed 5'10, I don't understand why people are saying he is 5'11. 5'10 more likely means 5'9.5 to 5'10. Plus he's been announced at 5'9.
glenn said on 27/Mar/08
eddie murphy 5-11? 5-9 tops.i saw him 9 months ago walk past me and he looked 5-9.sure,he can look taller but i dont buy it.
eddie murphy 5-11? 5-9 tops.i saw him 9 months ago walk past me and he looked 5-9.sure,he can look taller but i dont buy it.
derbi said on 26/Mar/08
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just look at some videos, for example the fight against lennox lewis... no way tyson wasn't 5'11" peak.
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just look at some videos, for example the fight against lennox lewis... no way tyson wasn't 5'11" peak.
derbi said on 26/Mar/08
Roy, got a pic?
Roy, got a pic?
Roy said on 25/Mar/08
I saw Tyson in person in 1995. He was 29 at the time so it's highly unlikely he lost any height by that point. Mike looked about 5'9" when looking at the pictures. I was about 5'8" at the time, and was almost eye to eye with him, and my father who is 5'11" was clearly taller than Tyson.
I saw Tyson in person in 1995. He was 29 at the time so it's highly unlikely he lost any height by that point. Mike looked about 5'9" when looking at the pictures. I was about 5'8" at the time, and was almost eye to eye with him, and my father who is 5'11" was clearly taller than Tyson.
Randy said on 25/Mar/08
Eddie Murphy is not known to wear big footwear, if anybody would do that it would be Tyson who was the heavyweight champion. If you look at both of them on the Arsenio Hall Murphy clearly isn't wearing any lifts, and he still looks taller than Tyson
Eddie Murphy is not known to wear big footwear, if anybody would do that it would be Tyson who was the heavyweight champion. If you look at both of them on the Arsenio Hall Murphy clearly isn't wearing any lifts, and he still looks taller than Tyson
Randy said on 25/Mar/08
I've heard commentators say that he was billed at 5'11", but is really closer to 5'9", and if Tyson is 5'10", then Eddie Murphy must be 5'11"
I've heard commentators say that he was billed at 5'11", but is really closer to 5'9", and if Tyson is 5'10", then Eddie Murphy must be 5'11"
Produce said on 24/Mar/08
okay, i agree. the tv-commentators always used to say that tyson is reported to be 5 11.5, but in reality he might be 5-10. i think no one can proof his real height, but tyson himself says 5-10 and height fiend is sure that he is.
okay, i agree. the tv-commentators always used to say that tyson is reported to be 5 11.5, but in reality he might be 5-10. i think no one can proof his real height, but tyson himself says 5-10 and height fiend is sure that he is.
derbi said on 24/Mar/08
alsmost everybody here agrees that an upgrade to 5'10" would be accurate...
alsmost everybody here agrees that an upgrade to 5'10" would be accurate...
Height Fiend said on 22/Mar/08
Goodness me, another one ive met, maybe i should become an official contributor to this site, just i dont look for them and dont walk around with a camera ! He was in my local Gym ( Morrisons Gym, Dalmarnock, Glasgow) and a few of us met him, now being a boxer i OBVIOUSLY know my own height and the heights and weights of all the boxers at my club. The man was 5'10. Not a doubt!! I saw him standing straight up for pictures next to 2 or 3 fighters, one who was 5'10 ( Dean ) who was the exact same height as him! and this was a good couple of years ago btw. this is the gyms website and tyson is on the main page ot prove he did infact come to my gym Click Here Mike Tyson is Exactly 5'10, UPGRADE NEEDED.
Goodness me, another one ive met, maybe i should become an official contributor to this site, just i dont look for them and dont walk around with a camera ! He was in my local Gym ( Morrisons Gym, Dalmarnock, Glasgow) and a few of us met him, now being a boxer i OBVIOUSLY know my own height and the heights and weights of all the boxers at my club. The man was 5'10. Not a doubt!! I saw him standing straight up for pictures next to 2 or 3 fighters, one who was 5'10 ( Dean ) who was the exact same height as him! and this was a good couple of years ago btw. this is the gyms website and tyson is on the main page ot prove he did infact come to my gym Click Here Mike Tyson is Exactly 5'10, UPGRADE NEEDED.
glenn said on 22/Mar/08
eddie murphy is a known lift wearer and might be a legit 5-9,5-10 barefoot anyway.more on the 5-9.
eddie murphy is a known lift wearer and might be a legit 5-9,5-10 barefoot anyway.more on the 5-9.
Randy said on 22/Mar/08
If Mike Tyson is 5'11", I guess that means Eddie Murphy is a shade up 6ft, because Eddie definitely looked taller than Tyson.
If Mike Tyson is 5'11", I guess that means Eddie Murphy is a shade up 6ft, because Eddie definitely looked taller than Tyson.
lighthouse said on 21/Mar/08
If you agree that people make mistakes and also agree that as a human you are one of those people, do you not also agree that you are also liable to make those same mistakes regardles of how long you have been taking celebrity pictures. Anybody can do what you do. I've been taking pictures of my family for over fifty years. Just because they are not celebrities doesn't make your judgments on height any more trustworthy than mine.
If you agree that people make mistakes and also agree that as a human you are one of those people, do you not also agree that you are also liable to make those same mistakes regardles of how long you have been taking celebrity pictures. Anybody can do what you do. I've been taking pictures of my family for over fifty years. Just because they are not celebrities doesn't make your judgments on height any more trustworthy than mine.
glenn said on 21/Mar/08
its simple.people make mistakes.especially from only one encounter.i trust my peers and myself.pros out there 20,30 years.hell,in some cases 50 years.to question that is absurd.and yes,they are human beings but not all of them are the same as common day folk.no way.im not getting into that here.i explained myself,now go on your merry way.
its simple.people make mistakes.especially from only one encounter.i trust my peers and myself.pros out there 20,30 years.hell,in some cases 50 years.to question that is absurd.and yes,they are human beings but not all of them are the same as common day folk.no way.im not getting into that here.i explained myself,now go on your merry way.
lighthouse said on 20/Mar/08
why would a 'pro' be any more reliable than a 'normal' person, glenn? are you aware that 'celebrites' are human beings like everyone else? they aren't made in a special factory in a magical land you know.
why would a 'pro' be any more reliable than a 'normal' person, glenn? are you aware that 'celebrites' are human beings like everyone else? they aren't made in a special factory in a magical land you know.
glenn said on 19/Mar/08
an encounter is an encounter.i dont hold credence to any stories unless its from a pro.
an encounter is an encounter.i dont hold credence to any stories unless its from a pro.
Produce said on 18/Mar/08
Jeff: Really? What was your impression of Mike? Was he in a good mood? Was he nice? If Tyson is arround 5-9 as many people say than De Niro cant be 5 8.5 or Tyson must wear very big shoes in the picture with him.
Jeff: Really? What was your impression of Mike? Was he in a good mood? Was he nice? If Tyson is arround 5-9 as many people say than De Niro cant be 5 8.5 or Tyson must wear very big shoes in the picture with him.
stunned said on 16/Mar/08
the thing about tyson is he is so wide, he seems shorter, but the fact is if he was more narrow, he'd look taller. but since he is so wide, he looks shorter. I.e. picture this. A fat 6ft dude would look shorter than a slimmer 6ft dude.
the thing about tyson is he is so wide, he seems shorter, but the fact is if he was more narrow, he'd look taller. but since he is so wide, he looks shorter. I.e. picture this. A fat 6ft dude would look shorter than a slimmer 6ft dude.
Jeff said on 16/Mar/08
Just chatted with Mike at Pure in Vegas last night. 5'9ish is very close. Nothing over 5'10".
Just chatted with Mike at Pure in Vegas last night. 5'9ish is very close. Nothing over 5'10".
Jason said on 15/Mar/08
derbi says on 12/Mar/08
''truehight, your wrong. in general your right, if you do sport, a normal amount of sport that has probably a postive effect. but if your an extrem aportler as tyson was and train so much and so hard, that can use up especially your articulation and also lead to stuff like back problems. And I think tyson also had some accidents... But maybe his posture also just got worse.''
Good point. Exercise is good for you ... though, I think one needs to reconsider things if they think exercise for 5-6 hours a day is all good...
derbi says on 12/Mar/08
''truehight, your wrong. in general your right, if you do sport, a normal amount of sport that has probably a postive effect. but if your an extrem aportler as tyson was and train so much and so hard, that can use up especially your articulation and also lead to stuff like back problems. And I think tyson also had some accidents... But maybe his posture also just got worse.''
Good point. Exercise is good for you ... though, I think one needs to reconsider things if they think exercise for 5-6 hours a day is all good...
anonymous said on 14/Mar/08
he does look around 5`10. 5`9.5 seems to be robbing him a bit.
he does look around 5`10. 5`9.5 seems to be robbing him a bit.
glenn said on 13/Mar/08
thats what ive been saying all along.5-10 min.and can look 5-11ish.
thats what ive been saying all along.5-10 min.and can look 5-11ish.
Leung said on 12/Mar/08
Rob, I think the chances of Tyson being 5
Rob, I think the chances of Tyson being 5
derbi said on 12/Mar/08
truehight, your wrong. in general your right, if you do sport, a normal amount of sport that has probably a postive effect. but if your an extrem aportler as tyson was and train so much and so hard, that can use up especially your articulation and also lead to stuff like back problems. And I think tyson also had some accidents... But maybe his posture also just got worse.
truehight, your wrong. in general your right, if you do sport, a normal amount of sport that has probably a postive effect. but if your an extrem aportler as tyson was and train so much and so hard, that can use up especially your articulation and also lead to stuff like back problems. And I think tyson also had some accidents... But maybe his posture also just got worse.
trueheight said on 11/Mar/08
I've actually read the exact opposite - that athletes in general have more resilient cartilage than non-athletes - including the spine and especially the knee.
I've actually read the exact opposite - that athletes in general have more resilient cartilage than non-athletes - including the spine and especially the knee.
Produce said on 11/Mar/08
trueheight: when tyson was meassured in front of the camera he had NO shoes on !!
trueheight: when tyson was meassured in front of the camera he had NO shoes on !!
derbi said on 11/Mar/08
trueheight, about the shribking: I think thats right for "normal people". But I think that a couple of accidents and training around 20 years like an animal can have and influence on height, posture... As it probably did in tyson's case.
trueheight, about the shribking: I think thats right for "normal people". But I think that a couple of accidents and training around 20 years like an animal can have and influence on height, posture... As it probably did in tyson's case.
trueheight said on 10/Mar/08
whoops!
I meant to say in reference to the video that it was SUPPOSED to prove that Tyson was 5'11.5 rather than 5'10.
whoops!
I meant to say in reference to the video that it was SUPPOSED to prove that Tyson was 5'11.5 rather than 5'10.
trueheight said on 10/Mar/08
derbi:
You don't shrink one inch or 2.5cm from the age of 20 to 40. If that was the case then about 60% of the heights here for Hollywood actors would be considered an underestimate. The truth is, shrinkage starts at about an average age of 50 for men of 2mm a year at the most.
Tyson saying he's really 5'10 rings true but then again, Tyson's a bit of a masochist in terms of self-evaluation.
But that video that was supposed to "prove" he's 5'10 was complete bunk on three counts:
1. No way to tell if he was barefoot or shoed - the shot starts at half-calf level
2. The shot is upshot angled which helps to increase height; if it was downward, it would lower the perception of height
3. #2 only works (camera angles) only matter if the Tyson's head isn't actually touching the chart. In the video we can tell from the initial calf-shot that he is about 1 foot away from the chart.
If #3 is true, then to get an accurate measurement, the angle must be completely perpendicular. In the video it is not, and is instead in his favor. So he's got at least 2 things that boosted him for that shoot to look like 5'11" on the money - we cannot be sure about point #1 - did he have shoes on or not?
I think 5'9.5 is a relatively safe estimate.
derbi:
You don't shrink one inch or 2.5cm from the age of 20 to 40. If that was the case then about 60% of the heights here for Hollywood actors would be considered an underestimate. The truth is, shrinkage starts at about an average age of 50 for men of 2mm a year at the most.
Tyson saying he's really 5'10 rings true but then again, Tyson's a bit of a masochist in terms of self-evaluation.
But that video that was supposed to "prove" he's 5'10 was complete bunk on three counts:
1. No way to tell if he was barefoot or shoed - the shot starts at half-calf level
2. The shot is upshot angled which helps to increase height; if it was downward, it would lower the perception of height
3. #2 only works (camera angles) only matter if the Tyson's head isn't actually touching the chart. In the video we can tell from the initial calf-shot that he is about 1 foot away from the chart.
If #3 is true, then to get an accurate measurement, the angle must be completely perpendicular. In the video it is not, and is instead in his favor. So he's got at least 2 things that boosted him for that shoot to look like 5'11" on the money - we cannot be sure about point #1 - did he have shoes on or not?
I think 5'9.5 is a relatively safe estimate.
derbi said on 10/Mar/08
Well, maybe he really measured him self 5'10" in 2005. Then but then he is 5'10" and not 5'9.5". And eventhough he will only be 42 this year, I think he was a good inch taller in his prime time. So I'd say 5'11.5"-5'11" peak height and nowadays probably 5'10".
Editor Rob
Well, maybe he really measured him self 5'10" in 2005. Then but then he is 5'10" and not 5'9.5". And eventhough he will only be 42 this year, I think he was a good inch taller in his prime time. So I'd say 5'11.5"-5'11" peak height and nowadays probably 5'10".
Editor Rob he stood in front of a board in his prime and with the angle of the camera and his distance in front of it, there is small probablity in my opinion he was over 5ft 10.
glenn said on 10/Mar/08
exactly.this is too low.then if he said 5-10,then why 5-9.5? he looked 5-11 next to fighting giants.
exactly.this is too low.then if he said 5-10,then why 5-9.5? he looked 5-11 next to fighting giants.
sam said on 9/Mar/08
lol, in that pic it looks like he could eat robert deniro for breakfast!
lol, in that pic it looks like he could eat robert deniro for breakfast!
gton said on 9/Mar/08
5,10 - 5-11 4 prime knee and back problems plus age may have decresed his height a bit plus his stocky figure make him look shorter
5,10 - 5-11 4 prime knee and back problems plus age may have decresed his height a bit plus his stocky figure make him look shorter
derbi said on 8/Mar/08
Rob, you really have this one wrong. I pretty hore looking at old fights, that he was 5'11.5" / 5'11" peak. Maybe he can look 5'10" nowadays, bu I'd still say 5'11". NO WAY IS HE 5'9.5"!!!!!!!!!
Editor Rob
Rob, you really have this one wrong. I pretty hore looking at old fights, that he was 5'11.5" / 5'11" peak. Maybe he can look 5'10" nowadays, bu I'd still say 5'11". NO WAY IS HE 5'9.5"!!!!!!!!!
Editor Rob but he measured himself 5ft 10 and made the point about it, so I wouldn't put him above that.
glenn said on 7/Mar/08
obviously your new here dadd.thats not the point.the point is whether tyson is 5-9 to 5-11.5.sightings range him at these heights.adam-i thought he looked 5-11 next to lewis.which is still a huge difference.
obviously your new here dadd.thats not the point.the point is whether tyson is 5-9 to 5-11.5.sightings range him at these heights.adam-i thought he looked 5-11 next to lewis.which is still a huge difference.
Adam Brennon said on 7/Mar/08
He looks two or three inches shorter than Holyfield at most. Although a boxing match is probably not the best context in which to judge height as both fighters are crouching in defensive postures and ducking and so fourth. The only opponent who really made him look diminutive was Lewis (6' 5"). Wish they'd fought in the late 80's or early 90's.
He looks two or three inches shorter than Holyfield at most. Although a boxing match is probably not the best context in which to judge height as both fighters are crouching in defensive postures and ducking and so fourth. The only opponent who really made him look diminutive was Lewis (6' 5"). Wish they'd fought in the late 80's or early 90's.
dadd said on 6/Mar/08
who careshow tall he is...........is it really that important? bruce lee is 5'7 yet would of raped ne1 who stepped in there.hieght/weight only means something when putting 2 avg fighters in the ring.
who careshow tall he is...........is it really that important? bruce lee is 5'7 yet would of raped ne1 who stepped in there.hieght/weight only means something when putting 2 avg fighters in the ring.
glenn said on 4/Mar/08
i see a possible 5-11 tyson with 5-9 deniro.tyson is leaning in a bit.imagine tyson in the same position as deniro straightened out more.
i see a possible 5-11 tyson with 5-9 deniro.tyson is leaning in a bit.imagine tyson in the same position as deniro straightened out more.
stewart said on 4/Mar/08
I read in a book that you don't stop growing until your 40 and after that you start to shrink! I know that you wouldnt grow much in them years between 20-40 so if tyson did say hes was a pathetic 5'10'' in 2005 well we have to assume hes no bigger than that. Yea Glenn I've often wandered that too but as you know its more about what weight you are in boxing rather than what height you are so he probably just told them what height he was and lied.
I read in a book that you don't stop growing until your 40 and after that you start to shrink! I know that you wouldnt grow much in them years between 20-40 so if tyson did say hes was a pathetic 5'10'' in 2005 well we have to assume hes no bigger than that. Yea Glenn I've often wandered that too but as you know its more about what weight you are in boxing rather than what height you are so he probably just told them what height he was and lied.
glenn said on 3/Mar/08
why do people seem to forget tyson was billed at 5-11.5? and he looked it fighting 6-5 guys.again,the man is 5-10ish,5-11.min.
why do people seem to forget tyson was billed at 5-11.5? and he looked it fighting 6-5 guys.again,the man is 5-10ish,5-11.min.
stewart said on 2/Mar/08
Well he did claim to be a pathetic 5'10'' so why would he lie?? He looks bigger than he really is because he is so broad. If I was to lie about my height I'd say I was taller than I really was and not the other way about so it makes me believe more that tyson is 5'9.5''
Well he did claim to be a pathetic 5'10'' so why would he lie?? He looks bigger than he really is because he is so broad. If I was to lie about my height I'd say I was taller than I really was and not the other way about so it makes me believe more that tyson is 5'9.5''
Alex said on 2/Mar/08
I dont think hes under 5'10.
I dont think hes under 5'10.
Produce said on 29/Feb/08
But Tyson cant be 6-2 , so there must be something wrong. Based on standing next to his opponents, id say 5.11 . For example , Tyson looks about 2 inches shorter tahn Ibragimov, who is supposed to be 6-1. But outsie the ring more than 5-9. So I think Tyson could be abput right, when he said 5-10, maybe a little shorter.
But Tyson cant be 6-2 , so there must be something wrong. Based on standing next to his opponents, id say 5.11 . For example , Tyson looks about 2 inches shorter tahn Ibragimov, who is supposed to be 6-1. But outsie the ring more than 5-9. So I think Tyson could be abput right, when he said 5-10, maybe a little shorter.
Big T said on 28/Feb/08
There's an amazing pic in Mick Foley's first book where Mick (6'2" and claims 6'4" for himself in the very same book) looks almost the same height as Tyson!
There's an amazing pic in Mick Foley's first book where Mick (6'2" and claims 6'4" for himself in the very same book) looks almost the same height as Tyson!
glenn said on 27/Feb/08
i agree.5-10 to 5-11.and i wouldnt rule out the 5-11.5 as a peak.
i agree.5-10 to 5-11.and i wouldnt rule out the 5-11.5 as a peak.
TNTinCA said on 27/Feb/08
I still think Tyson was right around the 5'10" mark. Any shorter and it just would have been too obvious that he was fudging his height.
His billed height during fights was 5'11 1/2". Now I am around 5'10" and it would be possible to pass for 5'11" with the right shoes. But anybody who was less than 5'10" would have a hell of a time saying they were near 6 foot!
I still think Tyson was right around the 5'10" mark. Any shorter and it just would have been too obvious that he was fudging his height.
His billed height during fights was 5'11 1/2". Now I am around 5'10" and it would be possible to pass for 5'11" with the right shoes. But anybody who was less than 5'10" would have a hell of a time saying they were near 6 foot!
derbi said on 26/Feb/08
5.9.5" is too short for him! Just look at a couple of box fights, there aren't any footwear and pavement questions then. You'll see he's probably like 5'11".
5.9.5" is too short for him! Just look at a couple of box fights, there aren't any footwear and pavement questions then. You'll see he's probably like 5'11".
Big T said on 24/Feb/08
No Stewart, 5'9.5" is AVERAGE for a man without shoes. 5'8" is below average...just wondering, how come you believed you were 5'10"? How could you measure yourself so incorrectly, or were you always just guessing?
No Stewart, 5'9.5" is AVERAGE for a man without shoes. 5'8" is below average...just wondering, how come you believed you were 5'10"? How could you measure yourself so incorrectly, or were you always just guessing?
stewart said on 22/Feb/08
Listen folks im not sure what mike tyson's height is but im of average height and for years I thought I was 5'10''until I got my height took professionaly and I'm 5'8.1''and thats standing as straight as I could go. 5'9.5'' is big for a man with-out shoes.Ive seen loads of pics of him and I'd say tysons between 5'9'' - 5'9.5''
Listen folks im not sure what mike tyson's height is but im of average height and for years I thought I was 5'10''until I got my height took professionaly and I'm 5'8.1''and thats standing as straight as I could go. 5'9.5'' is big for a man with-out shoes.Ive seen loads of pics of him and I'd say tysons between 5'9'' - 5'9.5''
fortyounce said on 4/Feb/08
special shoes with a inch and a half heel? you guys do know that boxing shoes are designed to be as flat, right? inch and a half heel would mess up your ankles bad and would not be able to box in them.
special shoes with a inch and a half heel? you guys do know that boxing shoes are designed to be as flat, right? inch and a half heel would mess up your ankles bad and would not be able to box in them.
AAAA said on 1/Feb/08
Eric, the boxing shoes he wore in the ring were standard with no more than a 3/4 in heel if that. Any thing bigger and you would have to be too far up on your toes for good footwork. A thin heel allows you to bounce without being on tip toes. Look at some of the videos where they have close ups of his footwork when he is jumping rope. Try Mike Tyson KO king on youtube or Mike tyson trainig. hey will show his feet. If those shoes are much over a half in heel i'd be shocked. They sure don't look it
Eric, the boxing shoes he wore in the ring were standard with no more than a 3/4 in heel if that. Any thing bigger and you would have to be too far up on your toes for good footwork. A thin heel allows you to bounce without being on tip toes. Look at some of the videos where they have close ups of his footwork when he is jumping rope. Try Mike Tyson KO king on youtube or Mike tyson trainig. hey will show his feet. If those shoes are much over a half in heel i'd be shocked. They sure don't look it
Eric said on 31/Jan/08
it looks like he's wearing special shooes with 1 inch1/2 heels when he's in the ring. That's why he may be shorter out of it
it looks like he's wearing special shooes with 1 inch1/2 heels when he's in the ring. That's why he may be shorter out of it
glenn said on 31/Jan/08
ok.i forgot you met golota.i know i did.
ok.i forgot you met golota.i know i did.
Anonymous said on 30/Jan/08
golota is nowhere close to 6'4'' more like 6'2'' something
golota is nowhere close to 6'4'' more like 6'2'' something
AAAA said on 26/Jan/08
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Mike Tyson and 5'6.5 ricky hatton. Both have a lean but tyson would have clean 4inches on him with both straight. I stll think he is at least 5'10 and just never stands with an erec head
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Mike Tyson and 5'6.5 ricky hatton. Both have a lean but tyson would have clean 4inches on him with both straight. I stll think he is at least 5'10 and just never stands with an erec head
glenn said on 25/Jan/08
thanks anonymous.
thanks anonymous.
anonymous said on 24/Jan/08
Kevin McBride is usually listed at 6`6, Tyson at 5`11.5 (nowhere near his actual height of course), and Golota is listed at 6`4.
Kevin McBride is usually listed at 6`6, Tyson at 5`11.5 (nowhere near his actual height of course), and Golota is listed at 6`4.
glenn said on 24/Jan/08
what are the 2 men listed at?
what are the 2 men listed at?
Produce said on 24/Jan/08
here is tyson with golota. if golota is 6`4 , I think Tyson cant be 5`8. But standing next to his opponents tyson did never look short, but outside the ring. its really strange.
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here is tyson with golota. if golota is 6`4 , I think Tyson cant be 5`8. But standing next to his opponents tyson did never look short, but outside the ring. its really strange.
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AAAA said on 23/Jan/08
Here are some better Golota Mcbride pics
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If golota is at least 6'4 Mcbride is at least 6'5, IMO
Here are some better Golota Mcbride pics
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If golota is at least 6'4 Mcbride is at least 6'5, IMO
AAAA said on 23/Jan/08
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Strange angle, but he would still be noticebly taller than Golota, who Glenn Just got and said is 6'4 at least. There is an even better one if you google Kevin Mcbride Andrew Golota, but I can't open it for some reason. Golota's eyes are even with the tip of Mcbride's nose. I think he may well be a full 6'6
Here is a FUller body tyson Mcbride Click Here
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Strange angle, but he would still be noticebly taller than Golota, who Glenn Just got and said is 6'4 at least. There is an even better one if you google Kevin Mcbride Andrew Golota, but I can't open it for some reason. Golota's eyes are even with the tip of Mcbride's nose. I think he may well be a full 6'6
Here is a FUller body tyson Mcbride Click Here
Produce said on 23/Jan/08
MC Bride was about 2 inches taller than 6`4- Golota! So I think its right. And Tyson looks about 7 inches shorter than MC Bride, so based on these figures, Tyson could be 5.11! And as I said before, Tyson wasnt much shorter than Ibragimov, maybe 2 inches and Ibragimov is about 6 inches below Wladimir, so Tyson really can be/ coud have been 5.11.
MC Bride was about 2 inches taller than 6`4- Golota! So I think its right. And Tyson looks about 7 inches shorter than MC Bride, so based on these figures, Tyson could be 5.11! And as I said before, Tyson wasnt much shorter than Ibragimov, maybe 2 inches and Ibragimov is about 6 inches below Wladimir, so Tyson really can be/ coud have been 5.11.
anonymous said on 23/Jan/08
McBride looks about 6`4 there. McBride would be dwarfed by the klitchicko brothers.
McBride looks about 6`4 there. McBride would be dwarfed by the klitchicko brothers.
AAAA said on 23/Jan/08
I thinkhe finally stood up straight to stare own McBride in that pic. As I said before, he caried his chin down all the time, rarely stood ercet. I guess it was muscle memory, crounching in practice to make himself even harder to hit
I thinkhe finally stood up straight to stare own McBride in that pic. As I said before, he caried his chin down all the time, rarely stood ercet. I guess it was muscle memory, crounching in practice to make himself even harder to hit
Produce said on 23/Jan/08
AAAA in this picture tyson looks at least 5.11 to me and i dont think MC Brides height is under 6`6 , becouse in some fights he was reported to be 200 CM or 203 CM and he was clearly taller than 6`3 Schulz and i Know Schulz height is about right. Its really very strange, becouse outside the ring Tyson looks really not 5.11 , but mor 5`9 as many people say. So, it stays unclear.
AAAA in this picture tyson looks at least 5.11 to me and i dont think MC Brides height is under 6`6 , becouse in some fights he was reported to be 200 CM or 203 CM and he was clearly taller than 6`3 Schulz and i Know Schulz height is about right. Its really very strange, becouse outside the ring Tyson looks really not 5.11 , but mor 5`9 as many people say. So, it stays unclear.
AAAA said on 22/Jan/08
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Tyson andKevin McBride( Who is listed at 6'6, not sure on his real height)
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Tyson andKevin McBride( Who is listed at 6'6, not sure on his real height)
Anonymous said on 22/Jan/08
id say he was around 5'9, but w.e his height was he was still one of the greatest boxer there was. IM not talking about what he did outside the ring because by no means was the great but for what he did in the ring he was a legand. Since everybody goes on here to gossip about heights well look at tyson 5'9 knocking out guys who were 6'6.
id say he was around 5'9, but w.e his height was he was still one of the greatest boxer there was. IM not talking about what he did outside the ring because by no means was the great but for what he did in the ring he was a legand. Since everybody goes on here to gossip about heights well look at tyson 5'9 knocking out guys who were 6'6.
glenn said on 19/Jan/08
true.nobody ever like him.
true.nobody ever like him.
Yaspaa said on 17/Jan/08
Fair point.In his prime he ruled anyway,whatever his height.
Fair point.In his prime he ruled anyway,whatever his height.
Produce said on 16/Jan/08
f09e9rn : If your dad is 6-2 and tyson one inch shorter than tyson would be 6-1!!
and Yaspaa : Tyson was 18 when he started, its possible that he grew ab bit after that fight.
f09e9rn : If your dad is 6-2 and tyson one inch shorter than tyson would be 6-1!!
and Yaspaa : Tyson was 18 when he started, its possible that he grew ab bit after that fight.
glenn said on 16/Jan/08
ash is right.alot of nonsense is here.98 percent of it isnt robs fault.most of it is the nonsense i read from the posters.though i do believe tyson could be as low as 5-10 as tyson said himself on top.but he was always mentioned at 5-11.5.but...but i read myself in the newspaper in 1986 that he was 5-9.that mightve started the whole short thing.
ash is right.alot of nonsense is here.98 percent of it isnt robs fault.most of it is the nonsense i read from the posters.though i do believe tyson could be as low as 5-10 as tyson said himself on top.but he was always mentioned at 5-11.5.but...but i read myself in the newspaper in 1986 that he was 5-9.that mightve started the whole short thing.
Ash said on 15/Jan/08
You guys do realise that the height chart in the video some are talking about was most likely positioned so that it aligned with his correct height on screen rather than positioned to actually measure height, don't you? Tyson is 5'9 1/2"? What nonsense. He was always listed at either 5'11" to 5'11 1/2" for EVERY fight he was in and I'm supposed to believe what the people here say over the official ring measurements? Seriously, why would his height have been faked by the television networks. It would mean that so many of his opponents' heights have been faked, because, for example, Holyfield wasn't close to five inches taller, and many other guys have been closer to his height than 5' 9 1/2" would allow according their listed heights. This site has a real load of nonsense on it.
You guys do realise that the height chart in the video some are talking about was most likely positioned so that it aligned with his correct height on screen rather than positioned to actually measure height, don't you? Tyson is 5'9 1/2"? What nonsense. He was always listed at either 5'11" to 5'11 1/2" for EVERY fight he was in and I'm supposed to believe what the people here say over the official ring measurements? Seriously, why would his height have been faked by the television networks. It would mean that so many of his opponents' heights have been faked, because, for example, Holyfield wasn't close to five inches taller, and many other guys have been closer to his height than 5' 9 1/2" would allow according their listed heights. This site has a real load of nonsense on it.
Anon said on 15/Jan/08
Man, Mike Tyson is a height enigma just like Stallone! It seems the 5-10 range is toughest to judge! Based on all I've read, 5-9.5 like Rob has it seems most accurate (just as it is for Sly as well).
Man, Mike Tyson is a height enigma just like Stallone! It seems the 5-10 range is toughest to judge! Based on all I've read, 5-9.5 like Rob has it seems most accurate (just as it is for Sly as well).
glenn said on 14/Jan/08
im the only person in my circles who has never seen him.i hear 5-8 to 5-10.we all know 5-11 men can look shorter.so you never know.
im the only person in my circles who has never seen him.i hear 5-8 to 5-10.we all know 5-11 men can look shorter.so you never know.
Yaspaa said on 14/Jan/08
A commentator mentioned on one of Tysons very first professional bouts to ignore the 5'11 that was shown and that he was really only 5'10.I can't imagine anyone saying that on television unless they new for sure.
A commentator mentioned on one of Tysons very first professional bouts to ignore the 5'11 that was shown and that he was really only 5'10.I can't imagine anyone saying that on television unless they new for sure.
f09e9rn said on 13/Jan/08
id say 6 feet in shoes because my dad went to one of his fights back in 95'. my dad is 6,2, my dad said he was only an inch taller. so id say about 5,11 barefoot. mebe more. 5,9 is an understatement plus every boxing site has him as 5,11 some even say 5,11.5
id say 6 feet in shoes because my dad went to one of his fights back in 95'. my dad is 6,2, my dad said he was only an inch taller. so id say about 5,11 barefoot. mebe more. 5,9 is an understatement plus every boxing site has him as 5,11 some even say 5,11.5
height estimater said on 1/Jan/08
I'd say 5 ft 9 barefoot, 5 ft 10 in shoes.
I'd say 5 ft 9 barefoot, 5 ft 10 in shoes.
Gago said on 27/Dec/07
I met him a few years ago and he has some serious anger problem, and he is 177 or 5'9.5, and he's a huge guy his arms look like gorilla arms, lol
I met him a few years ago and he has some serious anger problem, and he is 177 or 5'9.5, and he's a huge guy his arms look like gorilla arms, lol
Socom said on 26/Dec/07
I don't know how tall he is exactly, but he always gave me a 5'9 impression.
I don't know how tall he is exactly, but he always gave me a 5'9 impression.
glenn said on 23/Dec/07
tyson is between 5-10 and 5-11.closer to 5-11 id say.strangely never seen the guy.even stranger is people that knew him tell me 5-8.i read 5-9 in 1986.5-9 is a common one for tyson.
tyson is between 5-10 and 5-11.closer to 5-11 id say.strangely never seen the guy.even stranger is people that knew him tell me 5-8.i read 5-9 in 1986.5-9 is a common one for tyson.
Jason said on 23/Dec/07
Boxing shoes typically give just 1/4''. I think he sometimes wore thicker-soled ones, but he wouldn't been able to wear anything that'd make him look taller than he is. You need thin soles for footwork.
Boxing shoes typically give just 1/4''. I think he sometimes wore thicker-soled ones, but he wouldn't been able to wear anything that'd make him look taller than he is. You need thin soles for footwork.
ted T said on 23/Dec/07
Danimal:Pro wrestlers wear lifts to look huge,no doubt.I just assumed that Tyson wears platforms because he always looks 5-11 to me.
Danimal:Pro wrestlers wear lifts to look huge,no doubt.I just assumed that Tyson wears platforms because he always looks 5-11 to me.
Danimal said on 20/Dec/07
Uhhhhh, no Ted, they don't wear huge footing with lifts. They are professional boxers, NOT wrestlers. In fact, Tyson would wear slipper/ballet like shoes ALL the time in the ring. Where do you get your information from?
Uhhhhh, no Ted, they don't wear huge footing with lifts. They are professional boxers, NOT wrestlers. In fact, Tyson would wear slipper/ballet like shoes ALL the time in the ring. Where do you get your information from?
ted T said on 20/Dec/07
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Tyson with Holyfield:The difference is only 1 inch in this pic but i know in reality Tyson is 5-9,5 and Holyfield 6-1.They all do he same thing,they wear extremely huge footwear with lifts inside them.Mike Tyson,Shawn Michaels,John Cena...Everybody wants to be tall.That makes Rob's job real hard.
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Tyson with Holyfield:The difference is only 1 inch in this pic but i know in reality Tyson is 5-9,5 and Holyfield 6-1.They all do he same thing,they wear extremely huge footwear with lifts inside them.Mike Tyson,Shawn Michaels,John Cena...Everybody wants to be tall.That makes Rob's job real hard.
almtre said on 19/Dec/07
Check out this vid, i really doubt he is near 5'10 probably an inch and a half shorter...plz comment
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Check out this vid, i really doubt he is near 5'10 probably an inch and a half shorter...plz comment
wait untill 41 seconds Click Here
Jason said on 9/Dec/07
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Yeah, it's 20. That's what it was billed as and it sounds right. Mine's 20 and doesn't quite look that big ... though I'm about 6'' taller and have a big head. :)
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Yeah, it's 20. That's what it was billed as and it sounds right. Mine's 20 and doesn't quite look that big ... though I'm about 6'' taller and have a big head. :)
Jason said on 8/Dec/07
Stone Cold had a couple of inches on him.
Stone Cold had a couple of inches on him.
Alex said on 8/Dec/07
20 inch neck for Tyson? Maybe. I thought more 18ish.
Look at Kurt Angle, he has a 20 inch neck and thats huge for a guy his weight.
20 inch neck for Tyson? Maybe. I thought more 18ish.
Look at Kurt Angle, he has a 20 inch neck and thats huge for a guy his weight.
Derek said on 8/Dec/07
Tyson was noticably shorter than Shawn Michaels 10 years ago.
Tyson was noticably shorter than Shawn Michaels 10 years ago.
Jason said on 8/Dec/07
5'9 1/2'' with a 20'' neck seems quite accurate to me. He just has a proportionately very big neck ... he's known for that.
5'9 1/2'' with a 20'' neck seems quite accurate to me. He just has a proportionately very big neck ... he's known for that.
Socom said on 8/Dec/07
A clear 5'11? Are you serious? He is No more than 5'10.
A clear 5'11? Are you serious? He is No more than 5'10.
Ian said on 6/Dec/07
The man is a clear 5ft11. You don't get a 19-20inch neck on a 5ft9 guy. That a massive neck. A 5ft9 guy would find it hard to pack that much muscle on and stay lean for fighting at heavyweight. He just looks shorter because of his very stocky build. Yes he was small for a heavyweight boxer but not that small. There were always rumors that he was smaller back in the 90's too but who wouldn't look small next to some of the 6ft5 boxers. You need a photo proof don't just make it up
The man is a clear 5ft11. You don't get a 19-20inch neck on a 5ft9 guy. That a massive neck. A 5ft9 guy would find it hard to pack that much muscle on and stay lean for fighting at heavyweight. He just looks shorter because of his very stocky build. Yes he was small for a heavyweight boxer but not that small. There were always rumors that he was smaller back in the 90's too but who wouldn't look small next to some of the 6ft5 boxers. You need a photo proof don't just make it up
chris said on 26/Nov/07
yep 5ft10.5 peak height and 5ft10 current height is the most aqurate
yep 5ft10.5 peak height and 5ft10 current height is the most aqurate
Mitch said on 8/Nov/07
Ever seen NFL linebacker LaVar Arrington's neck???
Ever seen NFL linebacker LaVar Arrington's neck???
poo said on 30/Oct/07
i met him early 1990's he's 5'10.5 i'm 5'10 he's just abit taller than me
i met him early 1990's he's 5'10.5 i'm 5'10 he's just abit taller than me
zzz said on 27/Oct/07
To Killermike: He might be dominating there but he might not even be on this site today haha cos no category in boxing can match the popularity of the heavyweight division and his mentor cus d amato already planned to make him famous by teaching him to have an aggressive style..i however believe tyson is like 5'10.5 but looks shorter than that height as he is very broad.
To Killermike: He might be dominating there but he might not even be on this site today haha cos no category in boxing can match the popularity of the heavyweight division and his mentor cus d amato already planned to make him famous by teaching him to have an aggressive style..i however believe tyson is like 5'10.5 but looks shorter than that height as he is very broad.
AAAA said on 25/Oct/07
Yeah Viper...his neck is disgusting check out this B&W of him in a suit for a mug shot. His neck is wider than his head?!
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Yeah Viper...his neck is disgusting check out this B&W of him in a suit for a mug shot. His neck is wider than his head?!
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Jason said on 25/Oct/07
He usually doesn't do photos?
He usually doesn't do photos?
Viper said on 24/Oct/07
Tyson has the biggest neck Ive ever seen. Its so freaskish looking.
Tyson has the biggest neck Ive ever seen. Its so freaskish looking.
glenn said on 23/Oct/07
lennox was a dick,as he is known to be.he wouldnt pose for my friend.
lennox was a dick,as he is known to be.he wouldnt pose for my friend.
AAAA said on 23/Oct/07
Tyson couldn't have made crusierweight easily. Remember, at 20 yrs old he was 222 lb with about 5.5% body fat.
To get to 195, he would have had to drop almost 30 lbs of muscle. He wouldn't have had the same punching power. He was too naturally stocky to be under 200lbs. I read he was 200lb at age 13, and could already bench over his own body weight.
I believe tyson may have been 5'10.5 when younger, and they added an inch. could have been 5'10.75 as well, but .25 in is geting really specific. His posture is rally crappy now any way. His neck is forever tilted foward. I guess that happens when you have a 20in neck
Tyson couldn't have made crusierweight easily. Remember, at 20 yrs old he was 222 lb with about 5.5% body fat.
To get to 195, he would have had to drop almost 30 lbs of muscle. He wouldn't have had the same punching power. He was too naturally stocky to be under 200lbs. I read he was 200lb at age 13, and could already bench over his own body weight.
I believe tyson may have been 5'10.5 when younger, and they added an inch. could have been 5'10.75 as well, but .25 in is geting really specific. His posture is rally crappy now any way. His neck is forever tilted foward. I guess that happens when you have a 20in neck
Jason said on 22/Oct/07
How was Lennox to you, Glenn?
How was Lennox to you, Glenn?
Jason said on 22/Oct/07
He wouldn't have been able to make 195 in good fighting shape ... woulda been too lean. The lowest he ever fought at was about 213, and that was at age 18-19.
He wouldn't have been able to make 195 in good fighting shape ... woulda been too lean. The lowest he ever fought at was about 213, and that was at age 18-19.
Killermike said on 22/Oct/07
Imaging Tyson in cruiserweight, 195 pounds(?), he would have been unbeatable there
Imaging Tyson in cruiserweight, 195 pounds(?), he would have been unbeatable there
glenn said on 21/Oct/07
that page should adorn my pic by tommorow.
that page should adorn my pic by tommorow.
Jason said on 19/Oct/07
Lennox has got a page here. I've always thought he's right on 6'4 1/2''.
Lennox has got a page here. I've always thought he's right on 6'4 1/2''.
glenn said on 18/Oct/07
i just got lennox lewis the other night.tyson didnt look as small as i did next to lewis.tyson has to be 5-10 minimum.and did look the 5-11.5 he is stated at next to lewis at times.lewis seemed 6-4ish,6-5.in my pic,with better pavement on his side,6-5 next to me.the 5-8,5-9 statement from people i know that knew him has me perplexed.
i just got lennox lewis the other night.tyson didnt look as small as i did next to lewis.tyson has to be 5-10 minimum.and did look the 5-11.5 he is stated at next to lewis at times.lewis seemed 6-4ish,6-5.in my pic,with better pavement on his side,6-5 next to me.the 5-8,5-9 statement from people i know that knew him has me perplexed.
sf said on 18/Oct/07
Rob - I laughed at your comment. I'm not sure what that video is supposed to prove...nothing in it proves he's 5'11", unless you count a guy standing several feet in front of a measuring tape looking like he's 6' due to perspective...
Rob - I laughed at your comment. I'm not sure what that video is supposed to prove...nothing in it proves he's 5'11", unless you count a guy standing several feet in front of a measuring tape looking like he's 6' due to perspective...
colton said on 18/Oct/07
god dammit he was 5 11 in his prime get it through ur thickheads. his height when he fought lewis was 5 10 yes cuz of his accident. heres proof he was 5 11 copy and paste this link please and u will see.
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Editor Rob
god dammit he was 5 11 in his prime get it through ur thickheads. his height when he fought lewis was 5 10 yes cuz of his accident. heres proof he was 5 11 copy and paste this link please and u will see.
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Editor Rob no, for any person of moderate intelligence, that disproves he's 5ft 11.
Leonid Stadnyk Rules! said on 11/Oct/07
Sultan is 1.84 meters about 6 ft 1/2 inch.
Sultan is 1.84 meters about 6 ft 1/2 inch.
Adam Brennon said on 8/Oct/07
This man does not look 5' 11" in relation to Lennox Lewis.
This man does not look 5' 11" in relation to Lennox Lewis.
Produce said on 23/Sep/07
I saw a picture with tyson and s. ibragimov, who is reported to be 6-2, but for some reason im not able to put the link here. tyson seemed to me 2-3 iches shorter.
I saw a picture with tyson and s. ibragimov, who is reported to be 6-2, but for some reason im not able to put the link here. tyson seemed to me 2-3 iches shorter.
glenn said on 21/Sep/07
so rob,how tall do you think tyson really is? i never saw him.in my friends pics he looks 5-10ish.i hear he is my height from others.then he can look a legit 5-11 or so in the ring sometimes next to these giant boxers.he is in the top einigmas for sure.
Editor Rob
so rob,how tall do you think tyson really is? i never saw him.in my friends pics he looks 5-10ish.i hear he is my height from others.then he can look a legit 5-11 or so in the ring sometimes next to these giant boxers.he is in the top einigmas for sure.
Editor Rob I think just about 5-10, only boxer I seen who stood beside him is bruno, so 5ft 8-9 range is non argument, 5ft 11 I can't see either.
Anonymous said on 20/Sep/07
Colton:fool...
Colton:fool...
colton said on 20/Sep/07
i always refer to the mike tyson showin his style video PROBLY CUZ HE STANDS NEAR A HEIGHT CHART.lol dumbies watch the clip ull see hes 5 11 and a half but when he fought lennox he was 5 10 boxing doesnt lie about heights.
Editor Rob
i always refer to the mike tyson showin his style video PROBLY CUZ HE STANDS NEAR A HEIGHT CHART.lol dumbies watch the clip ull see hes 5 11 and a half but when he fought lennox he was 5 10 boxing doesnt lie about heights.
Editor Rob you are the dummy for not realising the camera angle is enhancing his apparent height. If the camera was near the top of his head then maybe it would illustrate his height better. It wasn't though, the camera panned up from a low height and was miles off being as high as even 5ft 8!
Alex said on 10/Sep/07
Tyson hasn't shrunk. At least I don't think so. He has been listed as tall as 5'11.5 but isn't that tall. Looking at him he looks average height for a male. About 5'10, no more.
Tyson hasn't shrunk. At least I don't think so. He has been listed as tall as 5'11.5 but isn't that tall. Looking at him he looks average height for a male. About 5'10, no more.
Shortish Scottish said on 7/Sep/07
Havent u ever heard of Tommy Burns!! He was 5 foot 7 inches tall and was the shortest heavyweight champ of all time, he was only knocked out once and was the first champ to fight a black fighter, he also had 8 consecutive knock out title defenses, a record to this day!
Havent u ever heard of Tommy Burns!! He was 5 foot 7 inches tall and was the shortest heavyweight champ of all time, he was only knocked out once and was the first champ to fight a black fighter, he also had 8 consecutive knock out title defenses, a record to this day!
m said on 2/Sep/07
wow.. I knew he was small for a heavyweight boxer, but 177 is really small. I thought he was 181. The other guys are usually 190-195.. He was just prettty good boxer.
wow.. I knew he was small for a heavyweight boxer, but 177 is really small. I thought he was 181. The other guys are usually 190-195.. He was just prettty good boxer.
Mike T. said on 2/Sep/07
These attacks on his height are agreegious, he was 5'11 in his prime, 5'10 now.
These attacks on his height are agreegious, he was 5'11 in his prime, 5'10 now.
Sal said on 24/Aug/07
I'd say 5'9 1/2-Weak 5'11 tops. But besides that you gotta give him credit for being so small (Not that small but y'know) yet such a legenday boxer.
I'd say 5'9 1/2-Weak 5'11 tops. But besides that you gotta give him credit for being so small (Not that small but y'know) yet such a legenday boxer.
Albi said on 13/Aug/07
He never looked short in the ring. Always the shortest, but never short to create him problems; except against McBride, but which time he was too slow to get inside the opponent fast enough. I don't know how tall he actually is, but he has fought like a 5'11. Maybe because he was too fast. Slow fighters like James Toney and David Tua do show their height from the difficulty of hitting the opponent, but Tyson didn't have that problem, at least in his first 5 years.
He never looked short in the ring. Always the shortest, but never short to create him problems; except against McBride, but which time he was too slow to get inside the opponent fast enough. I don't know how tall he actually is, but he has fought like a 5'11. Maybe because he was too fast. Slow fighters like James Toney and David Tua do show their height from the difficulty of hitting the opponent, but Tyson didn't have that problem, at least in his first 5 years.
Anonymous Rex said on 7/Jul/07
I've seen him look shorter than Sugar Ray Leonard on Arsenio Hall when they had the champions show with Ali and the two of them.
I've seen him look shorter than Sugar Ray Leonard on Arsenio Hall when they had the champions show with Ali and the two of them.
Produce said on 3/Jul/07
Tyson didnt sound like someone , who lies about his height, becouse he called himself "a ****ing dwarf" . But maybe he meassured himself not correctly. He looks about 5`9 , but standing next to Wayne Rooney, SR Leonard or MC Bride he looked more like 5 11. The people here, who had seen him in reality described him from 5`8 to 5`11. So, the 5`9.5 could be about right.
Tyson didnt sound like someone , who lies about his height, becouse he called himself "a ****ing dwarf" . But maybe he meassured himself not correctly. He looks about 5`9 , but standing next to Wayne Rooney, SR Leonard or MC Bride he looked more like 5 11. The people here, who had seen him in reality described him from 5`8 to 5`11. So, the 5`9.5 could be about right.
Boxing Fighter said on 2/Jul/07
Yeah!!!!
This is bizarre!
I believed in Tyson when he said he was 5ft10, but it likes he is shorter than that!
For that video, if Murphy was 5ft10, I would say Tyson was no more than 5ft9 that time!
Yeah!!!!
This is bizarre!
I believed in Tyson when he said he was 5ft10, but it likes he is shorter than that!
For that video, if Murphy was 5ft10, I would say Tyson was no more than 5ft9 that time!
jimm82 said on 2/Jul/07
eddie murphy here is reported 9'25'' and mike tyson 9'5'' but in this vid it seems like mike is slighlty shorter. is it the angle of the cam ?? is it because of the shoes ??? or is mike 5'9'' ??
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eddie murphy here is reported 9'25'' and mike tyson 9'5'' but in this vid it seems like mike is slighlty shorter. is it the angle of the cam ?? is it because of the shoes ??? or is mike 5'9'' ??
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Boxing Fighter said on 26/Jun/07
Both Elio and Jason are absolutely rigth!
Taller bodybuilder have to struggle a lot more to look really big!
But taller people (not necessarelly bodybuilders) usually have more well proportioned physique . I am talking about normal people between 6ft to 6ft3. It is very common to a man under 5ft10 to look a little bit stocky, specially below 5ft7.
I am 5ft11, 200lbs and very stocky!
But it is not a question. Most women do prefer tall man!
Both Elio and Jason are absolutely rigth!
Taller bodybuilder have to struggle a lot more to look really big!
But taller people (not necessarelly bodybuilders) usually have more well proportioned physique . I am talking about normal people between 6ft to 6ft3. It is very common to a man under 5ft10 to look a little bit stocky, specially below 5ft7.
I am 5ft11, 200lbs and very stocky!
But it is not a question. Most women do prefer tall man!
Elio said on 25/Jun/07
My take on the matter is this: Taller people (those 6 foot plus) generally have longer lower torsos, which makes the lats appear to attach higher up on the torso (not a good feature for bodybuilding). Also It's rare that someone with very long legs will have good leg development, particularly in the calves. Generally, the longer a muscle, the lower the potential for the proportional thickness of the muscle belly.
Sucessful 'taller' bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Ralf Moeller, Gunter Schlierkamp are genetically blessed exceptions to this rule. Given the current day emphasis on upper leg size in bodybuilding, I think Schwarzenegger and Moeller would both struggle trying to get the extra mass on their proportionally long (and naturally slim) legs.
My take on the matter is this: Taller people (those 6 foot plus) generally have longer lower torsos, which makes the lats appear to attach higher up on the torso (not a good feature for bodybuilding). Also It's rare that someone with very long legs will have good leg development, particularly in the calves. Generally, the longer a muscle, the lower the potential for the proportional thickness of the muscle belly.
Sucessful 'taller' bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Ralf Moeller, Gunter Schlierkamp are genetically blessed exceptions to this rule. Given the current day emphasis on upper leg size in bodybuilding, I think Schwarzenegger and Moeller would both struggle trying to get the extra mass on their proportionally long (and naturally slim) legs.
Jason said on 24/Jun/07
Boxing fighter is right. Bodybuilders are shorter because it's easier to gain muscle and look big at that height, not because it's the optimum height to be. Even in bodybuilding it's held that other things being equal, the taller bodybuilder will look better and have better aesthetics. It's easy to look stumpy for 5'9''-5'10'' big bodybuilders and weightlifters.
Boxing fighter is right. Bodybuilders are shorter because it's easier to gain muscle and look big at that height, not because it's the optimum height to be. Even in bodybuilding it's held that other things being equal, the taller bodybuilder will look better and have better aesthetics. It's easy to look stumpy for 5'9''-5'10'' big bodybuilders and weightlifters.
Boxing Fighter said on 24/Jun/07
People in bodybuilding are often small because it is harder to lock really big when you are tall. And bodybuilding is some kind of subculture with a "special" aesthetics concept. Tall people are often more balanced. It is not just my opinion, it is the opinion of the fashion, TV, artists and almost everyone.
A 6ft2 guy is not a giant at all! He is just a perfectlly normal tall guy.
I do agree, $ makes a lot of difference. But I think a women would prefer a tall rich guy instead a average or a short rich guy.
People in bodybuilding are often small because it is harder to lock really big when you are tall. And bodybuilding is some kind of subculture with a "special" aesthetics concept. Tall people are often more balanced. It is not just my opinion, it is the opinion of the fashion, TV, artists and almost everyone.
A 6ft2 guy is not a giant at all! He is just a perfectlly normal tall guy.
I do agree, $ makes a lot of difference. But I think a women would prefer a tall rich guy instead a average or a short rich guy.
Purepecha Mminds said on 23/Jun/07
Boxing Fighter, perfect height is the region in with the body of a man tends to be the most estetictly balance, it's not just my opinion look at the majority of men who are body builder, most are from around 5'7 to 5'11 look at people in general most people with great shapes are from 5'7 to 6'0 in men & from around 5'4 to 5'8 in women ..... its not my opinion it's just how it is, i'm just glad i'm in the perfect height region i'm only 1.77 mtrs & glad so, i mean look at people 99.9 percent of guys over 6'0 feet have ugly body's and look strange you can not agree with it but that it what nature is saying
p.s. Many womens do prefer mens taller than 6ft2. hahahahahaahahaha
yeah shure some i guess do, but the majoryty whant a guy with $ & normal height, not a 6'2 giant!
Boxing Fighter, perfect height is the region in with the body of a man tends to be the most estetictly balance, it's not just my opinion look at the majority of men who are body builder, most are from around 5'7 to 5'11 look at people in general most people with great shapes are from 5'7 to 6'0 in men & from around 5'4 to 5'8 in women ..... its not my opinion it's just how it is, i'm just glad i'm in the perfect height region i'm only 1.77 mtrs & glad so, i mean look at people 99.9 percent of guys over 6'0 feet have ugly body's and look strange you can not agree with it but that it what nature is saying
p.s. Many womens do prefer mens taller than 6ft2. hahahahahaahahaha
yeah shure some i guess do, but the majoryty whant a guy with $ & normal height, not a 6'2 giant!
Boxing Fighter said on 18/Jun/07
Are u crazy Purepecha Mminds?
What the hell was that perfect height stuff?
Sorry my man, but I really don't agree with you.
Since when someone with 6ft3 must look like strange?
I am 5ft11 and I am definetely not perfect!!
By the way, perfect to what? To who?
Many womens do prefer mens taller than 6ft2.
Are u crazy Purepecha Mminds?
What the hell was that perfect height stuff?
Sorry my man, but I really don't agree with you.
Since when someone with 6ft3 must look like strange?
I am 5ft11 and I am definetely not perfect!!
By the way, perfect to what? To who?
Many womens do prefer mens taller than 6ft2.
Jason said on 16/Jun/07
You only really need to get away with it on TV. Most people aren't gonna see Tyson or any other celeb close up in person.
You only really need to get away with it on TV. Most people aren't gonna see Tyson or any other celeb close up in person.
Danimal said on 15/Jun/07
Good question Glenn. No idea. Did you ever meet him?
Good question Glenn. No idea. Did you ever meet him?
glenn said on 15/Jun/07
how do they get away with 5-11.5 for tyson then?
how do they get away with 5-11.5 for tyson then?
Danimal said on 14/Jun/07
Jay Cutler is not an ideal bodybuilder. He is built like a fridge, with a wide waist, NO vascularity and btw, he's shorter than 5'9". Closer to 5'8" in reality.
Jay Cutler is not an ideal bodybuilder. He is built like a fridge, with a wide waist, NO vascularity and btw, he's shorter than 5'9". Closer to 5'8" in reality.
Purepecha Mminds said on 14/Jun/07
Well .... i was measured by meters & centimeters i'm exactly 1.77 just a couple of centimeters above mike's 1.75, but any way's he's got perfect height look at he's body look at JAY CUTLER'S body he's also 5'9 if they where un normally tall over six foot they shure woulnt have does awsome body's
Well .... i was measured by meters & centimeters i'm exactly 1.77 just a couple of centimeters above mike's 1.75, but any way's he's got perfect height look at he's body look at JAY CUTLER'S body he's also 5'9 if they where un normally tall over six foot they shure woulnt have does awsome body's
PJ said on 13/Jun/07
I've stood eye to eye with him on a few occasions, first in '87, last in 2000 ... he's definitely not and never was 5'10.
I've stood eye to eye with him on a few occasions, first in '87, last in 2000 ... he's definitely not and never was 5'10.
Produce said on 12/Jun/07
purepecha mm: 5`9 ist about 175 cm, not 177..
pj: really? Hmm, seems like tyson really never had been 5 11.5....
purepecha mm: 5`9 ist about 175 cm, not 177..
pj: really? Hmm, seems like tyson really never had been 5 11.5....
PJ said on 12/Jun/07
Met him several times, he's 5'9 and perhaps 5'9.5 first thing in the morning (I'm 5'9) ... he's definitely not 5'10.
Met him several times, he's 5'9 and perhaps 5'9.5 first thing in the morning (I'm 5'9) ... he's definitely not 5'10.
Anonymous said on 10/Jun/07
ok Tyson may not have been 5,11 in his prime but he was somewhere between 5,10 and 5,10 and a half , i use 2 c him measured at the weigh ins 5,9 and a half may b his height now cause of his back and knee injurees boxing is very demanding physically so glenn i suggest u put a peak height of 5ft10 to 5 ft 10.5
ok Tyson may not have been 5,11 in his prime but he was somewhere between 5,10 and 5,10 and a half , i use 2 c him measured at the weigh ins 5,9 and a half may b his height now cause of his back and knee injurees boxing is very demanding physically so glenn i suggest u put a peak height of 5ft10 to 5 ft 10.5
Purepecha MMinds said on 9/Jun/07
i'm 5'9 or 1.77 mtrs perfect height!
5'7 good height
5'8 perfect height
5'9 perfect height
5'10 perfect height
5'11 perfect height
6'0 perfect height
6'1 here we start to get un perfect
6'2 to tall body starts to get ugly!
6'3 a lil more strange looking body's
any taller and you can see 99.9 percent of people have strange looking body imagine basket ball player body's ****en strange looking giants, i rather be normal height!
i'm 5'9 or 1.77 mtrs perfect height!
5'7 good height
5'8 perfect height
5'9 perfect height
5'10 perfect height
5'11 perfect height
6'0 perfect height
6'1 here we start to get un perfect
6'2 to tall body starts to get ugly!
6'3 a lil more strange looking body's
any taller and you can see 99.9 percent of people have strange looking body imagine basket ball player body's ****en strange looking giants, i rather be normal height!
Josh said on 3/Jun/07
5'9.5 is about right.
5'9.5 is about right.
Produce said on 3/Jun/07
jjj: what would you say how tall tyso exactly is? Where did you meet him?
jjj: what would you say how tall tyso exactly is? Where did you meet him?
jjj said on 30/May/07
this has to be the best site ever. I ran into Tyson today, I'm 6'5 and I was definitely looking down at him. I could have rested my chin on the top of his head, the difference was that bad. I had to google his height because I was surprised at how short he was.
this has to be the best site ever. I ran into Tyson today, I'm 6'5 and I was definitely looking down at him. I could have rested my chin on the top of his head, the difference was that bad. I had to google his height because I was surprised at how short he was.
Produce said on 7/May/07
bobbe: Larry Merchante once said tyson is 180 cm and tua 175 cm.....
bobbe: Larry Merchante once said tyson is 180 cm and tua 175 cm.....
Steve said on 7/May/07
I met Tyson in Vegas, I'm 6'1, and I was around 4-5 inches taller than him
I met Tyson in Vegas, I'm 6'1, and I was around 4-5 inches taller than him
Bobbe said on 5/May/07
Yeah thats true... what about David Tua how tall is he? Cant be more than 180 cm.
Yeah thats true... what about David Tua how tall is he? Cant be more than 180 cm.
snrub said on 5/May/07
Boxrec says 5'10", though I'd believe 5'9".
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His reach is about average, usually successful boxers have long arms, eg. 6'5" Lennox Lewis has a reach of 7ft
Boxrec says 5'10", though I'd believe 5'9".
Click Here
His reach is about average, usually successful boxers have long arms, eg. 6'5" Lennox Lewis has a reach of 7ft
Bobbe said on 4/May/07
Finaly ive met Tyson! Im 177 cm exactly and he was atleast 180 cm as i thought. 177 cm is quite small and the heavyweight champion of the world cant be small he has to be atleast average to become the undisputed heavyweight champ. Size matters
Finaly ive met Tyson! Im 177 cm exactly and he was atleast 180 cm as i thought. 177 cm is quite small and the heavyweight champion of the world cant be small he has to be atleast average to become the undisputed heavyweight champ. Size matters
Glenn said on 14/Apr/07
no,strangely never saw him.he isnt standing close enough to the height chart.I hear from 5-9 to 5-11 on this guy.
no,strangely never saw him.he isnt standing close enough to the height chart.I hear from 5-9 to 5-11 on this guy.
X said on 12/Apr/07
Tyson has always appeared relatively short for a heavyweight. My guesstimate is around 5 ft. 10 at the most.
Tyson has always appeared relatively short for a heavyweight. My guesstimate is around 5 ft. 10 at the most.
Bobbe said on 9/Apr/07
Glenn have you met Tyson ?
Glenn have you met Tyson ?
nm said on 19/Mar/07
i went online to see how tall he was because i was next to him at the movies on march 17th, 2007 and thought wow he is really shorter than i thought he would be. i am 5 feet 6 and my husband is 6 feet and i barely had to raise my eyes to his eyes and my husband was taller by far- i am thinking 5 feet 9 or so would be about right and he had shoes on and i had flats on. but wow is he solid and wide.
i went online to see how tall he was because i was next to him at the movies on march 17th, 2007 and thought wow he is really shorter than i thought he would be. i am 5 feet 6 and my husband is 6 feet and i barely had to raise my eyes to his eyes and my husband was taller by far- i am thinking 5 feet 9 or so would be about right and he had shoes on and i had flats on. but wow is he solid and wide.
AAAA said on 17/Mar/07
That pic of him in front of the height chart was from a documentry shot in which he explains his "style" of fighting.
Judging by his composed demeanor and graciousness, along with his praise and present tense discriptions of Kevin Rooney, it was shot in the 1987 period of his career.
The video can be found on youtube under "Mike Tyson explains his style". There is a segment where he is being measured for chest, fist, and wrist size. The also pan up from the floor to show his height. He looks barefoot, but it isn't completely shown.
From the looks of the video he is standin perpendicular to the height chart, approx 12 to 18 inches in front of it. You should all check and see for yourselves
That pic of him in front of the height chart was from a documentry shot in which he explains his "style" of fighting.
Judging by his composed demeanor and graciousness, along with his praise and present tense discriptions of Kevin Rooney, it was shot in the 1987 period of his career.
The video can be found on youtube under "Mike Tyson explains his style". There is a segment where he is being measured for chest, fist, and wrist size. The also pan up from the floor to show his height. He looks barefoot, but it isn't completely shown.
From the looks of the video he is standin perpendicular to the height chart, approx 12 to 18 inches in front of it. You should all check and see for yourselves
Pete said on 16/Mar/07
id be the happiest man if he came back and be the champion again but thats so improbable that is better if he stays away from fighting
id be the happiest man if he came back and be the champion again but thats so improbable that is better if he stays away from fighting
Brad said on 16/Mar/07
He'll be back.....friend of mine saw him in Phoenix, the guy still looks like he could open a can of whuppin on a lot of fighters.
He'll be back.....friend of mine saw him in Phoenix, the guy still looks like he could open a can of whuppin on a lot of fighters.
glenn said on 7/Mar/07
really,danimal?
really,danimal?
Danimal said on 6/Mar/07
Commentators have been saying for years that he is really between 5'9" and 5'10".
Commentators have been saying for years that he is really between 5'9" and 5'10".
mel said on 5/Mar/07
EVERYONE TRUST ME ON THIS ONE. I SAW TYSON BEING MEASURED BEFORE THE BERBICK FIGHT IN 1986 AND HE CAME IN AT EXACTLY 5'11.5 IF YOU WANT TO SEE FOR YOURSELF LOOK FOR:TYSON TEACHES HOW TO BOX IN YOUTUBE. AS FOR BEING SHORTER NOW I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED AS ALL THOSE YEARS OF DOING WEIGHTS, SQUATS WILL TAKE THEIR TOLL ON YOUR BACK BUT TYSON IN HIS PRIME WAS 5'11.5 CASE CLOSED!!
EVERYONE TRUST ME ON THIS ONE. I SAW TYSON BEING MEASURED BEFORE THE BERBICK FIGHT IN 1986 AND HE CAME IN AT EXACTLY 5'11.5 IF YOU WANT TO SEE FOR YOURSELF LOOK FOR:TYSON TEACHES HOW TO BOX IN YOUTUBE. AS FOR BEING SHORTER NOW I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED AS ALL THOSE YEARS OF DOING WEIGHTS, SQUATS WILL TAKE THEIR TOLL ON YOUR BACK BUT TYSON IN HIS PRIME WAS 5'11.5 CASE CLOSED!!
Brad said on 1/Mar/07
Spinks is 6' 2" when I met him. Subtract 5" in the photo with Mike: around 5' 9".
Spinks is 6' 2" when I met him. Subtract 5" in the photo with Mike: around 5' 9".
Danimal said on 27/Feb/07
Tyson, Ali and Sugar Ray ALL TOGETHER on Arsenio Hall (late 80's). AMAZING. Click Here
Tyson, Ali and Sugar Ray ALL TOGETHER on Arsenio Hall (late 80's). AMAZING. Click Here
G said on 20/Feb/07
Click Here there is the link with Matt Skelton and i...im 6 foot and standing right next to him..he suppose to be 6'3'' that is not 3 inches between us. Showing some boxers heights are just not whta they are as stated
Click Here there is the link with Matt Skelton and i...im 6 foot and standing right next to him..he suppose to be 6'3'' that is not 3 inches between us. Showing some boxers heights are just not whta they are as stated
GDuth said on 18/Feb/07
You don't think a big man can fill out a frame...look up a picture of Bob Sapp.
You don't think a big man can fill out a frame...look up a picture of Bob Sapp.
G said on 18/Feb/07
Boxers heights are a joke...on nov 2005 i shook hands with mike tyson. i am 6 foot he was two inches shorter and yesterday i met matt skelton in the car park for the harrison vs sprott fight, he suppose to be 6'3'' and was only a inch taller then me. i will soon give the link from youtube when the video has been uploaded with me and skelton standing together. audley harrison appaered to be 6'5'' as stated.
Boxers heights are a joke...on nov 2005 i shook hands with mike tyson. i am 6 foot he was two inches shorter and yesterday i met matt skelton in the car park for the harrison vs sprott fight, he suppose to be 6'3'' and was only a inch taller then me. i will soon give the link from youtube when the video has been uploaded with me and skelton standing together. audley harrison appaered to be 6'5'' as stated.
Pacman said on 14/Feb/07
hes definitely 5'10". check out the pics when ironmike is standing beside stone cold steve austin.
hes definitely 5'10". check out the pics when ironmike is standing beside stone cold steve austin.
Alex said on 14/Feb/07
I've been told I have big bones and my weight get overestimated a lot. Also its due to my build as well.
I've been told I have big bones and my weight get overestimated a lot. Also its due to my build as well.
Jason said on 11/Feb/07
5'9 1/2'' sounds good. Mike has immense bones, so he's gonna look lighter than he actually is. And Evander ain't no 6'2''...
5'9 1/2'' sounds good. Mike has immense bones, so he's gonna look lighter than he actually is. And Evander ain't no 6'2''...
Ilaria said on 3/Feb/07
I met Tyson last summer in Ponza ,Italy, where he spent his summer holidays.. I had been several times walkin near by him because the streets in that isle are really thin so I was always really close to him (and his bodyguards). I'm 5ft and 4 but got the heels and I was almost 5 ft and 9 and Mike was a little bit shorter than me , and I remember that impressed me a lot 'cause I always thought Mike Tyson was huge and tall...SO this measure 5 ft and 9.5 it's fake.
I met Tyson last summer in Ponza ,Italy, where he spent his summer holidays.. I had been several times walkin near by him because the streets in that isle are really thin so I was always really close to him (and his bodyguards). I'm 5ft and 4 but got the heels and I was almost 5 ft and 9 and Mike was a little bit shorter than me , and I remember that impressed me a lot 'cause I always thought Mike Tyson was huge and tall...SO this measure 5 ft and 9.5 it's fake.
dcuch said on 26/Jan/07
its no doubt tyson is short my friend saw him who is about six foot one and he said he is a really short guy but built like a pit bull. you dont have to be tall to be a champ just look at fighters like marciano, frazer, that fighter who was called the manasa mauller and the first ever champ something burns. people are focusing too much on height and weight these days and not enough on skill determination and the ability to not be intimidated. I still beleive america has the best athaletes in the world but they have gotten soft and were not willing to force themselves to work hard and beat other boxers from the world. Plus I believe a lot of the taller boxers from Russian areas are using performance anhancers that are undetectable. there is know way a 6"5" person should be able to fill out with muscle they way they have been. If that is the case tyson should come back and wipe their ass on princible.
its no doubt tyson is short my friend saw him who is about six foot one and he said he is a really short guy but built like a pit bull. you dont have to be tall to be a champ just look at fighters like marciano, frazer, that fighter who was called the manasa mauller and the first ever champ something burns. people are focusing too much on height and weight these days and not enough on skill determination and the ability to not be intimidated. I still beleive america has the best athaletes in the world but they have gotten soft and were not willing to force themselves to work hard and beat other boxers from the world. Plus I believe a lot of the taller boxers from Russian areas are using performance anhancers that are undetectable. there is know way a 6"5" person should be able to fill out with muscle they way they have been. If that is the case tyson should come back and wipe their ass on princible.
Mike said on 25/Jan/07
Tyson stands next to spinks who was reported as 6'3. Tyson looks to be around 5 inches shorter.
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Tyson stands next to spinks who was reported as 6'3. Tyson looks to be around 5 inches shorter.
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Imran Rahman said on 25/Jan/07
wait il post a picture of mike tyson standing next to ricky hatton 5"6 and one with footballer wayne rooney who claims too be 5"10 tyson is slightly taller than rooney pal
wait il post a picture of mike tyson standing next to ricky hatton 5"6 and one with footballer wayne rooney who claims too be 5"10 tyson is slightly taller than rooney pal
Produce said on 25/Jan/07
maybe tyson was meassured in the morning those days and maybe at the age of 40 now he has shrunk a little bit, so he now may be 5`10 like he said.
maybe tyson was meassured in the morning those days and maybe at the age of 40 now he has shrunk a little bit, so he now may be 5`10 like he said.
Anonymous said on 24/Jan/07
Look, people have a tendency to round up but he isn't less than 5'10.5. In one of Tyson's fights Larry Merchant, who is anything but polite or complimentary says: people think Mike Tyson looks short compared to heaveweights but I'VE SEEN HIM measured and he comes in at exactly 5'11. Jim Lampley agreed. No way those two critics would lie about that. Also this video shows him STANDING OVER 5'11! He may have on boxing shoes, or shoes, but there's ABSOLUTELY NO way he got the 2 inches he would need from them if he really were 5'9.5. 5'10.5 AT LEAST!
Click Here
Look, people have a tendency to round up but he isn't less than 5'10.5. In one of Tyson's fights Larry Merchant, who is anything but polite or complimentary says: people think Mike Tyson looks short compared to heaveweights but I'VE SEEN HIM measured and he comes in at exactly 5'11. Jim Lampley agreed. No way those two critics would lie about that. Also this video shows him STANDING OVER 5'11! He may have on boxing shoes, or shoes, but there's ABSOLUTELY NO way he got the 2 inches he would need from them if he really were 5'9.5. 5'10.5 AT LEAST!
Click Here
P. Smith said on 20/Jan/07
He was standing a little bit infront of the height chart, which can make a person appear taller. Rob (I think that's the webmasters name) posted a great picture of himself showing how that is done.
He was standing a little bit infront of the height chart, which can make a person appear taller. Rob (I think that's the webmasters name) posted a great picture of himself showing how that is done.
Cantstop25 said on 19/Jan/07
Not a full 5`10? Why did you take the half inch off?
Not a full 5`10? Why did you take the half inch off?
Produce said on 15/Jan/07
the only possibility for me that tyson is clearly under 5ยด11 is that the heights of boxers generally are faked. but if berbick is 6 2 , holmes 6 3 and so on than tyson cannot be 5`9 or shorter.
the only possibility for me that tyson is clearly under 5ยด11 is that the heights of boxers generally are faked. but if berbick is 6 2 , holmes 6 3 and so on than tyson cannot be 5`9 or shorter.
o said on 14/Jan/07
mike tyson is 5' 11' it shows him standing in front of a hieght measurer in one video. I think they show that to show his real height if it was his heihgt in shoes then they would of showed the measuering diffrently there is no real difference between 5 10 and 5 11 so they would lie and say his 5 11 if he wasn't
mike tyson is 5' 11' it shows him standing in front of a hieght measurer in one video. I think they show that to show his real height if it was his heihgt in shoes then they would of showed the measuering diffrently there is no real difference between 5 10 and 5 11 so they would lie and say his 5 11 if he wasn't
Anonymous said on 12/Jan/07
He IS 5-10. At 16 stone of muscled frame, you wont find many people less than 5'10
He IS 5-10. At 16 stone of muscled frame, you wont find many people less than 5'10
Glenn said on 12/Jan/07
Marvin is allegedly 5-9.5.
Marvin is allegedly 5-9.5.
Anonymous said on 12/Jan/07
Tyson does look taller then Leonard in that photo, but that could be due to the floor and to shoes. Also, I think Leonard is closer to 5'9'' then 5'10'' personally. Marvin Hagler is pretty short too. I don't think 5'7'' is out of the question for him.
Tyson does look taller then Leonard in that photo, but that could be due to the floor and to shoes. Also, I think Leonard is closer to 5'9'' then 5'10'' personally. Marvin Hagler is pretty short too. I don't think 5'7'' is out of the question for him.
G said on 11/Jan/07
saw him at canary wharf london nov 2005 walked right past me tapped his back - was about two inches shorter then me 5'10' on the dot
saw him at canary wharf london nov 2005 walked right past me tapped his back - was about two inches shorter then me 5'10' on the dot
Shaun said on 28/Dec/06
He looks 5'11'' in that video BUT he's standing a distance away from it. I think the height listed is correct.
He looks 5'11'' in that video BUT he's standing a distance away from it. I think the height listed is correct.
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