Mike Tyson’s wife Lakiha Spicer, known as “Kiki,” has stood by the boxing legend through challenging times, including serving a prison sentence while pregnant with their daughter.
Spicer, now 47, met Tyson in 1998 when she was just 18 years old. Their relationship took a serious turn in the early 2000s after Tyson divorced his second wife. However, their path to marriage was far from smooth.
In 2008, Spicer faced legal troubles and was sentenced to six months in prison for fraud and conspiracy. Just one week before beginning her sentence, she discovered she was pregnant with Tyson’s child. Despite this difficult circumstance, Spicer served her time while carrying their daughter Milan.
After her release, Spicer and Tyson married in June 2009. Milan was born later that year, and the couple welcomed their son Morocco Elijah in 2011.
Spicer has been credited with helping Tyson overcome personal struggles. The former heavyweight champion once told People magazine, “I’m very happy me and my wife got together because I don’t know how I would have survived out there.” He has even stated that without her, he might have become a “savage animal.”
Unlike many partners of high-profile athletes, Spicer maintains a low public profile. She doesn’t use social media and is rarely seen in public apart from appearances with her husband. As an entrepreneur and author, Spicer has built her own success, with her estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $3 million.
The couple’s relationship has endured for 15 years, weathering storms and celebrating triumphs together. As Tyson prepares for his upcoming bout against Jake Paul, Spicer is expected to be by his side, continuing her role as a stabilizing force in the life of one of boxing’s most iconic figures.
