Hard Rock® announced that Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion and enduring cultural icon, will bring his new live show Return of the Mike exclusively to four Hard Rock Live venues across the country, including Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m.
Return of the Mike will mark the Boxing Hall of Famer’s highly anticipated return to the stage with an honest, hilarious performance showcasing the legend like you’ve never seen him before. While Tyson’s previous smash hit Undisputed Truth focused on his formative years and rise to boxing glory, Return of the Mike ventures even deeper into his extraordinary life. From battles with addiction and mental health to candid reflections on his celebrated career, Return of the Mike will revisit his wild younger self and share wisdom through the unexpected comedy of life.
“After Undisputed Truth, people kept asking when I’d return, and now it’s time — no holding back, no filter,” said Tyson. “Hard Rock knows how to have a good time and bring people together for unforgettable nights, just like what we’re going to create with this tour. We’re going to have some fun, tell some truths, and remind everyone that I’m still swinging hard.”
For more information and to sign up for pre-sale access and purchase tickets, visit HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com. Artist, venue and Unity™ by Hard Rock member presale tickets will be available Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. local time. Social media presale tickets will be available Wednesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. local time. All presales will end Thursday, September 11 at 10 p.m. local time and general sale tickets will be available starting Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. local time.
“We’re proud that Atlantic City is one of the lucky four areas to exclusively host Return of the Mike at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City,” said George Goldhoff, President. “The show will give our guests an intimate look at one of history’s most legendary athletes in his most candid and captivating performances yet.”
Tyson will also perform at Hard Rock Live venues in Rockford, Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Hollywood, Florida, including a live taping at Hard Rock’s flagship property in Hollywood, Florida, for an upcoming special that will reach millions on a major global streaming platform in 2026.
Return of the Mike is written and directed by Kiki Tyson and produced by Exodus Entertainment.
ABOUT MIKE TYSON
“Iron” Mike Tyson is regarded as one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. As the youngest boxer to hold the record for the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles at once; he was coined with the titles of ‘kid dynamite’ and the ‘baddest man on the planet.’ In 2011, Tyson was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame and inaugurated into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame in 2013. During that time, his first autobiography, Undisputed Truth, written by Larry Sloman, became a visceral New York Times best seller. It was turned into a one-man hit show, brought to life by renowned filmmaker Spike Lee. Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth turned into a complete knock-out as an international tour, Broadway show and an encore performance in Las Vegas.
Tyson’s mass appeal started with his incomparable athleticism, unrivaled showmanship and then mixed with an even stronger personality that turned him into a bonafide star. In 2009, he starred in blockbuster hit movies, The Hangover and The Hangover 2, and several documentaries. In 2015, Mike worked with director Bert Marcus on a star-studded documentary,Champs, which examined the lives of the boxing greats. Additional film credits include: docu-series on FOX Sports 1, Being Mike Tyson;his 2022 debut into Bollywood for sports action film, Liger; Vendetta, alongside Bruce Willis; a 2024 dramatic thriller, and Asphalt City, starring Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan, which opened to rave reviews.
In 2020, Tyson set aside the scripts and laced up his gloves for an eight-round exhibition fight at The Staples Center in Los Angeles against Roy Jones, Jr. The match was the 9th highest viewed on pay-per-view history and with streams via Triller PPV. In 2024, Tyson proved his star-power again when 73k people attended Netflix’s first live sports event at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The live event, partnered with Most Valuable Promotions, garnered global attention with 65+ mm streams and 60+ mm sports enthusiasts witnessed the last dance of Tyson in the ring with Jake Paul.
Years of his cumulative experience as a studied intellectual and philosopher through his downfalls and rise to fame have cultivated his business acumen and success outside of the ring. A podcast was a natural fit for his complex intelligence. Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson started in 2018 and guests ranged from some of the world’s greatest sports legends, actors, and industry leaders. The podcast has been listened to over 40 million times, comes with an impressive digital footprint that has reached over 400 million people and accumulated over 1.4 billion impressions on social media.
Tyson continues to build his business portfolio by adding lifestyle eponymous brands; Tyson 2.0, which is a premier high-quality cannabis company, Tyson Pro, a boxing gear brand so you can fight like Mike. Also his Mike Tyson Collection is in retail stores throughout North America and Canada. This summer he will have a collaboration with the European brand Celio. Tyson currently splits his time with his wife, children and pigeons in Las Vegas and Florida. Follow @miketyson on all social platforms.
