Mike Tyson Costume
Channel the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' with this knockout look.
Mike Tyson is one of the most legendary and intimidating heavyweight boxing champions of all time. Dressing up as 'Iron Mike' is a popular choice for sports fans because of his instantly recognizable boxing gear and iconic tribal face tattoo. The look consists of classic black boxing shorts, boxing gloves, and his signature facial ink.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Mike Tyson costume
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Black boxing shorts
Satin-style black athletic boxing shorts with a wide white waistband.
DIY: Use black athletic shorts and add a wide strip of white fabric or tape around the waist.
Red or black boxing gloves
Padded costume boxing gloves, ideally in bright red or solid black.
DIY: Use red winter mittens or hand wraps as a lightweight alternative.
Temporary tribal face tattoo
A temporary tattoo transfer of his famous left-eye tribal design.
DIY: Draw the tribal design around your left eye using a black liquid eyeliner pen.
Gold championship belt
A replica toy or costume heavyweight championship title belt.
DIY: Cut a belt shape out of cardboard, paint it gold, and draw details with a black marker.
White athletic socks and boxing shoes
Mid-calf white athletic socks paired with black boxing shoes or simple black sneakers.
DIY: Wear standard black high-top sneakers with white crew socks.
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How to put it together
- 1
Apply the temporary tribal tattoo to the left side of your face, wrapping around the eye, or draw it carefully with black eyeliner.
- 2
Put on the white mid-calf athletic socks and black high-top sneakers or boxing shoes.
- 3
Put on the black satin boxing shorts, pulling them up high to sit at the natural waist.
- 4
Fasten the gold heavyweight championship belt around your waist or drape it over one shoulder.
- 5
Slip on the boxing gloves right before you enter the party or event.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair buzzed extremely short or bald. The key makeup element is the iconic tribal tattoo surrounding the left eye, which can be applied via temporary transfer or hand-drawn with waterproof black eyeliner.
Mike Tyson for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Evander Holyfield (complete with a bandaged ear) or a boxing referee.
- group
- Go as a boxing entourage, featuring a trainer with a towel and spit bucket, a promoter in a suit, and a ring card girl.
- kids
- A kid-friendly version uses soft plush boxing gloves, black shorts, and a drawn-on face tattoo using safe face paint.
- Plus size
- Satin boxing shorts with elastic waistbands offer a highly flexible and comfortable fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a tiny green and yellow bee costume to reference Tyson's viral 'Bumble Bee' video.
Tips
- Boxing gloves make it hard to hold drinks or use your phone; opt for fingerless training gloves or hand wraps if you want to keep your hands free.
- Keep a black eyeliner pencil in your pocket for quick touch-ups to your face tattoo throughout the night.
- Drape a white towel around your neck to add to the authentic post-fight locker room look.
Mike Tyson costume FAQ
- What side of the face is Mike Tyson's tattoo on?
- Mike Tyson's iconic tribal tattoo is located on the left side of his face, curving around his left eye.
- What do I need for a DIY Mike Tyson costume?
- You need black satin boxing shorts, boxing gloves, white crew socks, black shoes, and his signature tribal face tattoo.
- How can I make the face tattoo look realistic?
- Use a high-quality temporary tattoo transfer sheet designed specifically to match his tattoo, or carefully trace it with a fine-tip black liquid eyeliner.
Did you know? Mike Tyson got his famous tribal face tattoo in 2003, just days before his fight against Clifford Etienne, originally wanting hearts before his tattoo artist talked him into the warrior-style design.