Mike Tyson buys luxury condos in Orlando
The former heavyweight champion of the world is putting the City Beautiful in his corner.
Mike Tyson bought two condo units in the Ritz-Carlton Residences Orlando Grande Lakes for a combined $4.5 million from an entity tied to Unicorp National Developments, which owns the property, in deals which closed Feb. 25, according to a deed filed with Orange County.
Orlando Business Journal was not able to determine reliable contact information for Mike Tyson to confirm the sale with him. The deed and two mortgages from Foundation Mortgage Corporation include the boxer’s full name, Michael Gerard Tyson, as well as that of his wife, Lakiha.
Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp, also confirmed the sale and the buyer to OBJ.
Found off Central Florida Parkway, the waterfront Ritz-Carlton includes a full-service spa and salon, a golf club, water sports and 11 restaurants and bars. Floor plans for the two-story residences come in three- and four-bedroom models.
Tyson also recently spent $13 million on a property in Delray Beach, according to reports.
Tyson joins a long list of athletes who have bought homes in Central Florida. Former Red Sox and Yankees star Johnny Damon‘s Windermere residence was put on the market in 2023 for $30 million.
Other out-of-town sports stars in Orlando’s real estate market include NBA star Steph Curry, golfer Tiger Woods and the Patriots’ Matthew Judon. Orlando Magic players such as Shaquille O’Neal, Terrence Ross and Mo Bamba have also had significant real estate deals in the area.