Why didn't Tyson change his name when he converted to Islam?

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  1. Oakland Billy Smith

    Oakland Billy Smith Active Member banned Full Member

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    All the other guys like Clay and Braxton and Mathew Saad did.

    What would have been a good name switch for him?

    What do you think of Rashid Al-bar Shabazz?
     
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  2. Scar

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    He did change his name to Malik from what I remember.
     
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    iamtheman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    im reading Malik Abdul Aziz and Malik Shabaaz on Wiki.

    adopted names like that can't possibly replace the fame and notoriety associated with his actual name. "mike tyson" is practically a brand.

    cassius changed his name pretty early on.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    It was a phase, he was never all-in with it.
     
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  5. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Clay changing his name changed the world...Tyson understood that by changing the name couldnt changed the world...however he changed boxing.
     
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    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Probably the same reason every Christian doesn't wait until marriage to get laid
     
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    alpo1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think he's Muslim anymore but it's not a must to change your name.
     
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