Mike Tyson Walkout Songs: List of Entrance Music Iron Mike Has Used Before Jake Paul Netflix Showdown

Legendary former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is one of those fighters who doesn't need a walkout song to electrify the stadium. His mere presence, combined with the roaring crowd, is enough to ignite the atmosphere. Still, throughout his decorated career, 'Iron' Mike has used several memorable tracks to accompany his iconic ring walks.

At 58, nearly two decades after his final fight—a loss to Kevin McBride, where he realized he no longer had the fight in him—'The Baddest Man on the Planet' is making a comeback for a professional bout against YouTube star Jake Paul . Although Tyson hasn't yet revealed his entrance music for the upcoming fight, here's a look at a few songs he's used in the past, offering a glimpse of what he might choose this time around.

Roy Jones Jr. Kicking off this list is Mike Tyson's return to the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition bout against former world champion Roy Jones Jr. The fight, which went eight rounds, ended in a draw, but Tyson's performance at 54 impressed everyone, showing he still had remarkable skill and resilience. Though officially an exhibition, Tyson's commitment and conditioning were evident, reminding fans of his legendary presence in the sport.

For his walk to the ring, Tyson chose the song 'Mike Tyson' by Tiki Lau, an electronic duo from Los Angeles. The high-energy track was specially created as his walkout anthem for this fight and matched Tyson's fierce persona perfectly. Featuring a powerful electro-trap beat, the song includes lines from Tyson himself that underline his iconic status and formidable reputation, setting the stage for his electrifying return.

Lennox Lewis Now, moving on to Tyson's professional fights. The youngest heavyweight champion took on Lennox Lewis back in June 2002. The fight came two years after Tyson's legendary call out to the English heavyweight champion when he said, "I'm the best ever. I'm the most brutal, vicious, and most ruthless champion there's ever been. There's no one can stop me..."

Regardless, despite Tyson's intentions to snatch Lewis' titles at the time, 'The Lion' defeated 'Iron' Mike via an eight-round knockout, which would lead to Tyson's string of losses and his eventual retirement. Anyway, for the fight, Tyson made his way to the ring with 'What's My Name (Radio Mix)' by DMX blowing through the speakers in the arena.

DMX's 'What's My Name,' produced by Irv Gotti, was released on December 28, 1999, as the lead single from his third studio album, '...And Then There Was X.' This track was one of the highlights of the album, which went on to become one of DMX's most commercially successful records. The track exemplifies DMX's signature sound, blending dark, pulsating beats with confident, confrontational lyrics.

Brian Nielsen Going back one more year, in 2001, Tyson entered the ring against former IBO heavyweight champion Brian Nielsen in Parken, Copenhagen, which was his first fight outside of the States in a decade. Four years after his 'bite fight' incident with Evander Holyfield , it didn't take much for 'Iron' Mike Tyson to end the fight in the sixth round of the bout.

For his ring walk, Tyson chose 'Ambitionz Az a Fighta' by Tupac Shakur, a song that holds significant meaning for him. Tyson and Shakur shared a close friendship, having met several times, and Tyson often used Shakur's tracks as his entrance music. 'Ambitionz Az a Fighta' was, in fact, a tribute to Tyson, with its lyrics centered around themes of resilience, ambition, and overcoming adversity—qualities that both Tyson and Shakur embodied.

In the outro of the song, Tupac directly honors Tyson as a "legend," urging him to keep fighting not just for his own glory, but for the community as well. All this, while underscoring Tyson's role as a source of inspiration and a symbol of strength.

Frans Botha In 1999, Mike Tyson made his highly anticipated return to the ring against Frans Botha after a 15-month layoff. Tyson had been suspended following the infamous 'bite fight' incident with Evander Holyfield, which saw him lose to Holyfield for the second time. However, in his comeback fight, Tyson wasted no time, sending Botha crashing to the canvas in the fifth round to secure a victory.

For this bout, Tyson entered the ring to the sounds of 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot' by DMX, the rapper's debut studio album released on May 19, 1998. Widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop albums of the late '90s, the album's raw, gritty content and DMX's aggressive, distinctive delivery quickly catapulted him to the forefront of the rap scene. The album's hard-hitting tracks and dark themes mirrored Tyson's intense, no-nonsense approach to his return to the ring, making it a fitting choice for his entrance.

Frank Bruno II Going back three years to 1996, Tyson took on Frank Bruno for their highly anticipated rematch. The duo initially fought back in 1989 when Tyson defeated Bruno via technical knockout in the 5th round to retain his undisputed heavyweight title. In 1996, Tyson was coming off his prison sentence and Bruno had experienced a resurgence in his career after winning the WBC heavyweight title in 1995 by defeating Oliver McCall

However, the outcome of the fight didn't change all that much, this time, Tyson ended the fight even faster, in round 3 via a technical knockout. While there are no records of what song Tyson used for this fight, Tupac Shakur wrote a song specifically about Tyson's rematch with Bruno, which hit the market in 2001. So, it's only fitting to mention this one.

Peter McNeeley In 1995, 'Iron' Mike fought a rather unknown Peter McNeeley, the first fight right after his release from prison. As one would expect in such a scenario, Tyson was a heavy favorite. Though McNeeley tried to press forward, it didn't do much for him, as Tyson dropped his opponent twice before ending the fight within 89 seconds of the first round.

While many believed McNeeley was nothing but a stepping stone for Tyson, the former heavyweight champion wasn't stingy with expressing his dominance with his ring walk music. He walked out to the beats of 'Time 4 Sum Aksion' by Redman. The track from his 1992 debut album 'Whut? Thee Album.' This song helped establish Redman as a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, showcasing his unique style and sense of humor.

Donovan Ruddock Last on this list, 'Iron' Mike Tyson took on Donovan Ruddock for their rematch in 1991. Their initial fight in the same year ended with a technical knockout in the 7th round. However, when the duo met again in Las Vegas, the results changed slightly. This time, the fight went the distance with Tyson securing a unanimous decision win.

For his ring walk, Tyson chose 'Welcome to the Terrordome,' a song by hip-hop group Public Enemy, released in 1990. It was part of their critically acclaimed album 'Fear of a Black Planet.' The track is considered one of the group's best songs, with its bold message and iconic production, reflecting the group's approach to addressing social issues through music.

That said, Mike Tyson has clearly used a variety of songs for his ring walks. Although he used songs from Tupac Shakur and DMX most often, that's unlikely to be the case in his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. Which song do you think Tyson will choose this time?