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Boxing Champ Mike Tyson Selling Former Home Near Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mike Tyson has upgraded to a bigger house in his neighborhood, leaving the boxer champ's former home near Las Vegas for sale.

Vegas Inc. reportsthat Clark County records show that Tyson recently bought a two-story, 8,149-square-foot mansion in Henderson for $2.5 million. It's just down the street from his old house.

County records show that Tyson and his wife closed their purchase on Dec. 28.

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The new house is in a gated community and has an outdoor fireplace, lush landscaping, marble flooring and a grand entry.

A news release from Luxury Homes of Las Vegas says the brokerage firm has listed Tyson's former home for $1.5 million.

According to county records, Tyson bought the home in 2008 for $1.75 million.