Mike Tyson Launches Charity to Help Needy Children

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson wants to “give kids a fighting chance” with his new charity, Mike Tyson Cares. The foundation will provide for the needs of children from broken homes by offering health care, shelter, mentoring, school assistance, job placement help, financial support, and other services. Mike Tyson Cares will officially launch on December 7 at MGM Grand Las Vegas' Tabu Ultra Lounge. Proceeds from the star-studded event will benefit the non-profits Awakenings and The Shade Tree, both of which are dedicated to serving the disadvantaged youth in the Las Vegas area.

In addition, Tyson is auctioning off an opportunity to sit ringside with him at the December 8 Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight in Las Vegas. Proceeds from the auction, which is being held on CharityBuzz, will benefit Mike Tyson Cares.

“I want my legacy to be about charity and helping children,” said Tyson. “This is my start.”