Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson one of the more controversial athletes on this list because I'd argue that now Tyson has reformed his image, but his legacy is forever damaged. There is no doubt in my mind that in heavyweight boxing there will never be another boxer with the kind of tenacity that Mike Tyson had. However the things Tyson said in his pre and post fight speeches will haunt his legacy. Also Tyson had been pretty vocal about his cocaine use even right before fights. Also the rape conviction will hang over his head as well, even though to this day he firmly denies ever raping Desiree Washington. If your looking at his life the way he talked to women was just wrong and is not a model for children or anyone for that matter. Now my question to you is has Tyson changed your perception of him over the later part of his life with all he has done after fighting.