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You know Mike Tyson as a world heavyweight champion. In March 2011, meet Mike Tyson: pigeon lover. Catch "Taking on Tyson," an all-new series, only on Animal Planet!
Added: Dec 21, 2010
Views: 55659 Views
Runtime: 00:30
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