Former champion boxer; Mike ....... (5)

I believe the answer is:

tyson

(Other definitions for tyson that I've seen before include "Undisputed world heavyweight champion, 1987" , "American world heavyweight champion, b. 1966" , "Youngest ever undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion, b, 1966" , "Mike ..., former US prizefighter" , "Mike --, US boxer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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