Using a ferocious combination of brawn, bark and bite, Mike Tyson has captivated the public like few athletes ever have. As his Feb. 22 heavyweight bout with Clifford Etienne nears, SI.com offers a comprehensive look at Iron Mike's career through Sports Illustrated stories and photos spanning nearly two decades.

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Jan. 6, 1986

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Feb. 19, 1990

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Cover photographs by Manny Millan, John Iacono, Ken Regan, Manny Millan, Lori Grinker, Manny Millan, Sakai/Kyodo/Rueter, Will Hart (2), No credit, Anita Kunz, Al Tielemans, Ken Regan/Camera5, V.J. Lovero, Michael O'Neill (Ronald C. Modra, inset)