Who is Lakiha Spicer?
Lakiha Spicer, an American socialite and entrepreneur, achieved notoriety after she wed the well-known boxer, Mike Tyson. The couple was introduced to each other when she was young through Lakiha’s father, who had cautioned Mike to stay away from her during their initial meeting.
Here’s a closer look at her details-
Real name: Lakiha Spicer
Gender: Female
Date of birth: June 11, 1977
Age: 46 years (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Current residence: Seven Hills, Nevada, USA
Religion: Christianity
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Mixed
Marital status: Married
Spouse’s name: Mike Tyson
Children: Milan Tyson (son), Morocco Tyson (daughter)
Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)
Lakiha Spicer was born on June 11, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Her father, Clarence Flower, changed his name to Shamsuddin Ali and was married to his spouse, Rita Spicer, who goes by the Islamic moniker Farida Ali. Lakiha has a brother named Azheem Spicer.
She was born to an African-American Muslim family. Her father rose to fame as the imam of the Philadelphia Masjid. He was a highly regarded Muslim leader in West Philadelphia.
How Did Lakiha Spicer Meet Mike Tyson?
At 18, Lakiha was introduced to Mike Tyson, who was 29 years old, by Tyson’s boxing coach and her father’s friend, Don King. Through club meetings, the two of them eventually began living together.
After dating for some time, they decided to tie the knot on June 9, 2009, at La Bella Wedding Chapel in the Las Vegas Hilton.
A week before Mike Tyson entered federal prison, Lakiha found out she was pregnant with their daughter, Milan Tyson, who was born in 2008. Milan is a tremendous Tennis enthusiast and has worked out with the trainer of Serena Williams. In 2011, they had a son, Morocco Elijah Tyson, who was born on January 25.
Mike Tyson is renowned for his career in the heavyweight boxing division, which earned him the nicknames Iron Mike, Kid Dynamite, and “The Baddest Man” on the planet.
During his reign from 1987 to 1990, he became the first heavyweight champion to unify the four major title belts, winning 50 out of his 58 professional fights and 44 by knockouts.
Tyson once told The New York Post that he feels lucky to have Lakiha Spicer as a wife.
“I’m very happy that my wife and I got together because I don’t know how I would have survived out there.”
In another interview, Tyson divulged about how Lakiha has changed his life.
“Without my wife, I’m a savage animal… I look at women differently as I get older. When I was younger, viewed them as pleasure. Now that I’m older, I look at them as the half. It makes me realise that I’m a man. And at this stage in my life, they’re my teachers.”
Career
Lakiha, an enterprising businesswoman who owns a fashion boutique, co-composed The Undisputed Truth, a show about Mike Tyson’s life. The first installment of the show was directed by Philip Marcus, which arrived in August 2012 and has earned two awards thus far.
How Much Is Lakiha Spicer’s Net Worth?
Lakiha has achieved remarkable success in her entrepreneurial ventures, accumulating a net worth of approximately $3 million, mostly from her entrepreneurial activities.
Mike Tyson’s Ex-Wives
Robin Givens
Tyson and Robin Givens tied the knot in 1988. However, Robin later accused him of domestic violence, leading to their divorce a year later.
Monica Turner
Tyson and Monica Turner first crossed paths at an event hosted by Eddie Murphy. The pair got married in 1997 and had two children together in the five years of their marriage. However, in 2002, Turner filed for divorce, claiming Tyson had been unfaithful.
