One of the most fearsome boxing talents to ever enter the ring, Tyson is surely better known for his inexcusable behavior outside of it. His first marriage in the late 1980s to actress Robin Givens was marred by accusations of violence, spousal abuse and mental instability (she once described Tyson as a “manic depressive” on national television, while he passively looked on). In 1992, Tyson sunk to a new low when he was convicted of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington; he subsequently served three years in prison.
Top 10 Disgraced Athletes
Baseball star Roger Clemens was just acquitted of all charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs during his 23-second career. Although he walks away with a not guilty verdict, Clemens's reputation was damaged in the process, TIME takes a look at other athletes whose names have been tarnished