The former world champion boxer – who was convicted of rape in 1992 – had no choice but to sell this palatial property as financial ruin loomed, and the imposing Ohio mansion has since been converted into a CHURCH.

Mike Tyson was forced to sell up after encountering serious money issues

The self-declared ‘baddest man on the planet’ once called this massive property home, but Iron Mike had no choice but to sell up in 1999, after being dogged by controversy and money woes.

And the luxurious, if dusty, mansion has since been transformed into The Living Word Sanctuary Church’s home, as photographed by Johnny Joo.

Living Word Pastor Nicholas DeJacimo told the Warren Tribune-Chronicle: “The property had been untouched for ten years.

The dilapidated pool has since been turned into a sanctuary while the living room is now a gathering place.

Remnants of the 56-year-old’s time still remain with the basketball court still intact.

The old fireplace has since been turned into an indoor waterfall while the four-bay garage is now classrooms and a nursery.