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Did you get a chance to see “Iron” Mike Tyson decked out in a suit and tie while being interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the other night? Didn’t take long for Kimmel to bring up ear-biting. But what could have turned into a tailspin of a conversation was actually a quite good one. It turned out to be both humorous and insightful, unlike many of the other times in Tyson’s life when he stepped up to the microphone…

Before sitting in with Kimmel at the studio, Tyson takes Uncle Frank on a tour of his pigeon coup.

Tyson has come a long way since many of these over-the-top clips were made.

Fear the truth.

From the 1999 movie Black and White.

Jason Buchanan of All Movie Guide explains the new Tyson documentary… Assembled from over 30 hours of interviews with the controversial heavyweight champion, director James Toback takes the helm for a feature-length documentary exploring the life and career of self-destructive pugilist Mike Tyson. From his early years under the wing of famed boxing promoter Don King to his notorious match against Evander Holyfield and his conviction on sexual assault charges, Tyson’s turbulent life is explored in the kind of comprehensive manner that could only have been made possible with the subject’s willing participation.

Eddie Murphy and Mike Tyson honoring Sammy Davis Jr. during his 60th Anniversary Celebration in 1990.

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince take on Iron Mike in 1989.

Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out.