Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Claire Sinclair, Carla Pellegrino, Ray J, Frankie Moreno Celebrate Launch of Mike Tyson Cares Foundation

Former world heavyweight champion turned acclaimed entertainer and devoted family man, Mike Tyson hosted the official launch of his charity, Mike Tyson Cares Foundation, with a star-studded gala at Tabu Nightclub in Las Vegas on December 7, 2012 (Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com). 

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

On hand to help Mike celebrate the launch were former boxing legends Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard, Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair, celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino, singer and Stratosphere headliner Frankie Moreno, radio personality Angie Martinez and singer-songwriter Ray J.

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Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shade Tree Foundation as well as Awakenings both of which benefit needy and at-risk children in the Las Vegas area.

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Mike, who has had stunning success as an entertainer in recent years both in the The Hangover series and with his critically acclaimed, one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth currently resides in Las Vegas with his wife and children, and is thrilled to give back to the community that he calls home.  Visit the charity’s web site at: www.miketysoncares.org

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com.

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