The black boxing trunks Mike Tyson once wore with menace now have a poignant tribute. The name of his late daughter, Exodus Sierra Tyson, is stitched onto the bottom front corner in white lettering, photos show.
Mike Tyson's boxing trunks dedicated to his daughter Exodus.
The garment was specially designed for Tyson by BYLT Premium Basics, a clothing company the boxer has partnered with. Joe Trachta, BYLT head of product, said, “We are really excited to collaborate with Mike on this design to pay homage to his story, which spanned multiple decades now. We can’t wait to see Iron Mike back in action.”
Robert Pursell, a spokesman for BYLT, said the company expects Tyson will wear the trunks for his fight against Jake Paul Friday at AT&T Stadium. Andrew Ruf, Tyson’s agent, did not immediately respond to a text message seeking confirmation Tyson will wear the trunks during the fight.
In the photos of the new boxing trunks, the name Exodus Sierra Tyson sits atop an American flag on the left pant leg. The trunk design includes a Tyson company logo across the waistband and BYLT across the right thigh. Pursell said the former world heavyweight champion has been wearing the specially-designed trunks during workouts.
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Born March 3, 2005, Exodus was three months old when Tyson fought his last pro bout.
The Tragic Accident
May 26, 2009 -- Exodus Tyson, the 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, died at a Phoenix hospital Monday after what police called a "tragic accident" on a home treadmill. According to police, Exodus was discovered with her neck wrapped in the cord that hangs from the treadmill console.
Infographic about treadmill safety.
Exodus was on life support after accidentally hanging herself on a cord dangling from a treadmill in her central Phoenix home. Andy Hill said, "Somehow, she was playing on this treadmill, and there's a cord that hangs under the console; it's kind of a loop. Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it."
Her seven-year-old brother found her and told their mother, who was in another room. She took Exodus off the cord, called 911 and tried to revive her. When police arrived, the girl was unresponsive, and they immediately took over from the woman performing CPR.
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Mike Tyson's Young Daughter Dies
The incident occurred while the child's mother was cleaning the house and the toddler was playing in a playroom, according to a statement from Phoenix police. When the 34-year-old woman sent her son to see what Exodus was doing, the boy found her "in distress," the police statement said. He called his mother, who found her on a treadmill with a cable that was attached to the exercise machine wrapped around her neck, police said.
Exodus’ mother pulled the cord off her and tried reviving the 4-year-old before paramedics came to take her to a hospital. Police are calling her death a tragic accident. Exodus Tyson had been on life support and police have said their investigation showed her injury on Monday was a "tragic accident."
"There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus," the family said in a statement. "We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal."
Brief footage from KNXV-TV showed the ex-champ arriving at the hospital Monday in a white button-up shirt and black pants, and looking around with a frown before going inside. Hill said Tyson, 42, had been in Las Vegas but flew to Phoenix immediately after learning of the accident.
"The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time," the boxer said in a statement. "There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus."
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Accidental Deaths at Home
Unfortunately, accidental deaths at home occur more often that we would like to think. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly that 900 kids die every year from strangulation accidents. 45% of these child fatalities occur at home.
Catastrophic strangulation accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries and even death. While it is important that parents and guardians take the necessary steps to prevent strangulation and choking accidents from happening, it is also up to product manufacturers to make sure that they make products that do not pose an injury or death hazard to consumers-especially children.
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths per Year (Children) | Percentage of Fatalities at Home |
|---|---|---|
| Strangulation Accidents | ~900 | 45% |
Data on accidental deaths of children.
Family Support
Tyson, who now has six children, has talked about his grief over Exodus’ death in multiple interviews. “Family is everything,’’ he said Tuesday after open workouts. His oldest son, Amir, has participated in Netflix’s coverage of fight week.