Milan Tyson posted a touching Father's Day tribute to her boxing legend father Mike Tyson just hours ago, sharing candid moments that reveal the softer side of the former heavyweight champion.
The 17-year-old tennis prodigy used Instagram stories to celebrate her 58-year-old dad with a series of personal photos and videos. One clip showed Mike holding a punching bag during someone's training session, captioned simply: "Happy Papa's Day to the best papa ever."
"I love you sm," Milan wrote over another image showing Tyson relaxing on a bed beside the family dog. She completed her tribute with a childhood photo labeled "My GOAT fr fr" – a modern slang expression declaring him the "Greatest Of All Time."
This public display of affection highlights the remarkable transformation of a man once feared as "The Baddest Man on the Planet" into a devoted family man. Tyson's journey through fatherhood hasn't been without profound challenges. The death of his youngest daughter Exodus in 2009 sent shockwaves through the family, but ultimately strengthened his commitment to parenting.
Today, Tyson shares his life with six children: Mikey (34), Ramsey (nonbinary), Amir (27), Miguel (22), Milan (17), and Morocco (13).
Interestingly, Milan herself is making waves in the sports world – though not in boxing. Born in December 2008, she trains under renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou and reportedly aims to turn professional by 2025. Her athletic ambitions reflect her father's competitive spirit, though in a completely different arena.
Tyson has previously joked about his children's candid view of him. Before his exhibition match against Jake Paul last November, he quipped: "To my kids I'm nobody, but that night they're gonna find out their father's very special." He added with characteristic frankness: "I don't wanna say they take me for granted, but they talk a lot of mess to me that nobody else would."
When asked to send a message to his children, Tyson's response was touchingly simple: "I love you very much, I can't wait to see you."
Milan's Father's Day tribute offers fans a rare glimpse into Tyson's private life – not as the fearsome knockout artist who dominated boxing, but as a father deeply present for his children. Will we see Milan achieve similar success in tennis as her father did in boxing? Either way, it seems clear their bond transcends both sport and celebrity.
