Boxing: Huddersfield boxing coach Mark Reynolds to escort Mike Tyson on UK tour

Oct 29 2009 By Mel Booth

"I suppose some people might say I’m acting as a minder for Mike Tyson, but there will be a lot of people around him, as always, and I’m just there to help out in any way I can, which will be a great experience for me."

Reynolds and one of Tyson’s current management share a mutual friend, hence the invitation.

"If all goes to plan I think we come to Doncaster next Thursday, when we’ll be helping out with the Rawthorpe ABC minibus," he added.

"Some of the lads from the club will be coming down to meet Mike, which will be great for them, and I’m going to keep a diary of everything that goes on during the week, with details of who we’ve met and where we’ve been."

Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966

Boxing career started at 1982 Olympics when he won a silver medal

He turned pro in 1985 and won his first 19 fights by knockouts – 12 of them in the first round

Became youngest-ever boxer at 20 to hold world WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles

Lost title in 1990 to Buster Douglas in Tokyo

Jailed for three years in 1992 for sex assault

Retired from boxing in 2005

Ranked Number 16 in Ring Magazine 100 greatest punchers