Mike Tyson has three known siblings from his mother, Lorna Smith (later Tyson), with whom he shared close biological ties despite a tumultuous upbringing.
Sibling Details
- Brother: Rodney Tyson - Raised alongside Mike, they shared childhood challenges in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood.
- Sister: Denise Tyson - Survived the family hardships but details remain private due to her preference for a low-profile life.
- Half-Brother: Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick - Born from Lorna Smith's relationship prior to Mike, he was a convicted criminal who died in the 1990s; Tyson learned of him later in life.
Family Secrets Uncovered
Tyson's family history reveals profound struggles. His biological father, Percell Tyson, abandoned them early, leading to severe poverty. A little-known secret is that Lorna Smith had multiple relationships, resulting in siblings Mike initially didn't know about, which fueled his childhood trauma. This instability pushed Tyson into petty crime, culminating in his mother's death when he was 16, after which boxing legend Cus D'Amato became his legal guardian, altering his destiny.
