Boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, where he confirmed his ancestral roots trace back to the Central African nation.
The visit coincided with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle”, the 1974 heavyweight title fight that saw Muhammad Ali triumph over George Foreman.
Tyson’s arrival drew widespread excitement, with fans, local officials, and cultural performers turning out to welcome him “home.”
The former heavyweight champion was received as a prodigal son, symbolically bridging the past and present of African boxing heritage.
Speaking at a ceremony organized to commemorate the golden jubilee of Ali’s legendary victory, Tyson expressed deep pride in reconnecting with his ancestral homeland.
“To stand here in Kinshasa, where one of boxing’s greatest moments took place, feels like coming full circle,” Tyson said. “This land holds power, history, and pride — and I feel it in my spirit.”
