Lakiha Spicer, also known as Kiki Tyson, is an American famous as the third wife of former World Heavyweight Champion, Mike Tyson. Lakiha led a rather contentious life and was involved in a few disagreements with the law; nevertheless, her husband granted her the salvation that was due to her at the most desperate moment. Interestingly, the couple co-wrote the Spike Lee-directed film, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. The film released in 2013 revolves around the life of the former heavyweight boxer. Tyson’s wife has a lot to offer and you will learn more about her biography and other interesting facts below.
Lakiha Spicer (Kiki Tyson) – Biography and Profile
This stunning celebrity was born as Lakiha Spicer in 1977 and her birth took place in Philadelphia in the United States. However, the exact date of his birth is not yet known to the public. We already know that she is the daughter of Shamsud-din Ali and his wife Faridah Ali. Her father was a former murder convict and the leader of the Philadelphia mosque while there is not much information about her mother. She grew up with her older brother Azheem Spicer, three years her senior. Spicer is an American national and is also of mixed ethnicity.
Regarding his education, the wife of the former boxing champion has never revealed any details that relate to his educational history. However, there is no doubt that she must have acquired a quality education. Although details of the institutions she attended are still missing, her area of work is also unknown. She gained public recognition through her relationship with boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Relationship with Mike Tyson
Lakiha Spicer has been in the limelight for a long time, courtesy of her relationship with Mike Tyson. The two started their relationship many years ago and have been together for over ten years and count for both men and women. Tyson is well known for his unbeatable boxing records; He made history as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at the age of 20.
Throughout his professional career, the boxerHe completed 58 professional fights, of which he won 50 victories and 6 losses, without having played two. In his heyday, Tyson managed to set various records, some of which still stand today. Interestingly, he stood out for his outstanding fighting style. No wonder he made it to the lists of Greatest Boxers, Greatest Hitters and Greatest Punchers of All Time published by various boxing websites. Following his unprecedented impact in the sport, Tyson has since been enshrined in the World Boxing Hall of Fame as well as the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Although the couple became a great couple, their relationship reportedly had a rocky start. The story goes that Lakiha Spicer first met the boxer when she was 18, through her father, who is a good friend of Tyson’s promoter Don King. She developed an immediate affection for the boxer despite the fact that he was accused of rape and then sent to prison for 3 years. His father had opposed their relationship but that didn’t affect Lakiya’s affection for the boxer.
This continued until she was 23, by which time the duo had already become casual friends. Afterwards, they decided to hit it off, thus creating a romantic relationship. At the very beginning of their relationship, Tyson didn’t have much time for Lakiha Spicer, as he was always in the company of several women, due to the fact that he was a superstar.
However, their relationship took a twist in 2008 when Spicer found out she was pregnant with Tyson’s child. The news broke her as she was sentenced to serve six months in federal prison following a conspiracy and financial fraud. After she left, Lakiha gave birth to a baby girl named Milan in December 2008. She then told Tyson, who was on drugs at the time. Soon, they started living together, and Spicer’s affection helped Tyson fight his drug issues, turning the page around. The couple finally walked down the aisle in June 2009 and their wedding took place at the La Bella Wedding Chapel inside the Las Vegas Hilton.
While the union was the first for Lakiha Spicer, it is imperative to note that it was the third for Tyson who had already married twice before. Her first marriage was to Robin Givens; The two got hitched in 1988 and officially separated a year later. Her second marriage to her husband was to Monica Turner whom he married in 1997. After six years they separated in 2003. Her marriage to Lakiha Spicer is her longest marriage. The couple also welcomed another child, a son from Morocco, Elijah Tyson, in January 2011.
