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Mike Tyson's Knockout Comeback: New Shows, Cannabis Empire, and Still Swinging Hard at 60

Mike Tyson's Knockout Comeback: New Shows, Cannabis Empire, and Still Swinging Hard at 60

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This week Mike Tyson’s name lit up headlines and social media thanks to a fresh wave of major public appearances and business moves that underline just how much “Iron Mike” still shapes pop culture. Hard Rock International just announced Tyson will headline a new live stage tour, “Return of the Mike,” at Hard Rock venues in Rockford Illinois on November 9, Cincinnati on November 23, Hollywood Florida on December 14, and Atlantic City on January 23. The Hollywood show will be taped for a major global streaming special in 2026. In these shows, Tyson vows to give fans no-holds-barred stories that dive deeper than his earlier hit, “Undisputed Truth,” promising humor, unfiltered personal reflection, and new tales from his wild life and boxing legacy, including battles with addiction and mental health. Hard Rock execs are hailing this as a signature entertainment event, and Tyson himself tells fans, “No holding back, no filter…We’re going to have some fun, tell some truths, and remind everyone I’m still swinging hard.” Ticket sales went live this week, prompting a spike in buzz across Instagram, X, and Facebook, where fans traded memories and predictions for what bombshells Tyson might drop next. According to Hard Rock and Fightful, Tyson also stars in Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s new U.S. advertising campaign, while WWE insiders are reminding audiences he is a recently inducted Hall of Famer, with an exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather expected in 2026.

On the event front, Tyson made headlines on October 18 with a high-profile visit to Kinshasa, Congo, helping mark the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s “Rumble in the Jungle.” According to PhilBoxing.com and Mpasho, Tyson took part in a large press conference at the newly renamed “Ali-Foreman Stadium,” sharing emotional connections to his roots and reflections on boxing history—a visit widely covered in African as well as international media. The homecoming was described as both deeply personal and a symbol of boxing’s enduring impact worldwide.

Businesswise, Tyson’s cannabis empire keeps expanding thanks to the viral success of his “Mike Bites” ear-shaped edibles and his Tyson 2.0 brand, which now reportedly generates a million dollars a month and commands a 420-acre California cannabis resort, as reported by Telegrafi. Social media channels this week highlighted the tongue-in-cheek homage to the infamous Holyfield bout, with both Tyson and Holyfield exchanging friendly banter in interviews.

Looking ahead, European fans are snapping up tickets for Tyson’s exclusive black-tie “An Experience With” event in Dublin this December, billing an intimate live interview that promises new discussion of his Jake Paul fight and further details about his business ventures.

No verified negative press or personal controversies have surfaced in the past few days—a notable shift compared to Tyson’s more turbulent years. The current wave of headlines points to his successful reinvention as a performer, entrepreneur, and pop culture mainstay, with plenty more on the horizon—including fresh streaming specials and that looming Mayweather exhibition. For now, Tyson clearly relishes being “still swinging hard,” and fans worldwide are paying attention.

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