Here is a closer look at Sol Xochitl, including her relationship with Mike Tyson, the tragedy that defined her life, and how she spends her life in seclusion.
Introduction
Sol Xochitl is not a superstar, but her name lives on as someone close to Mike Tyson. Not in interviews, not at events, not chasing attention. But her story is the hidden one people reach for — a woman connected to fame, tragedy, and secrecy. Here’s what we know, what is uncertain, and how her life appears now.
Who Is Sol Xochitl?
Sol Xochitl was said to have been born around 1975 in Mexico and is about 50 years old today. Little is known of her early life. She was interested in dance and physical fitness from an early age, it is often said. Those interests would help dictate her adult life.
In the early 2000s, she resided in Phoenix, Arizona, and is believed to have met Mike Tyson there. Beyond that, nearly everything about her family background, schooling, or personal connections has remained private. She does not have an authenticated social media account and does not seem in the public record (or interviews) for that matter. For most folks, that’s where her story starts and stops: with Tyson.
Her Relationship with Mike Tyson
They met in the early 2000s, a troubled time for Tyson — he was emerging from a bout of career turmoil and financial distress. Sol Xochitl had worked in the strip club for a local woman at the time, and Tyson used to frequent it. The couple started as a casual one, but as time passed, they became more serious.
Tyson has written about her in his autobiography as “Shelley.” He called her hugely athletic — the sort of person who could outwork him in training. He runs five miles, she runs 10. She exercised with him, working him harder than he would have on his own. That drive was one of the things he found appealing about her.
Their relationship was domestic, despite not being married. They had lived together in Phoenix and had raised two children, Miguel Leon Tyson and Exodus Tyson. Sol Xochitl devoted himself to keeping the household stable while Tyson attempted to get his life back together. Tyson was still mired in debt and personal problems at that point, but she stuck by him and helped him through.
The Children: Miguel and Exodus
Miguel Leon Tyson
Miguel was born in April 2002. He doesn’t even pursue the kinds of things that brought his father all that fame. He’s quiet, considerate, and interested in creative activities, like photography and music. He runs for fun now and then, not competitively, so much as to keep fit. Miguel does not want to be a boxer, but he is disciplined like one, which is what Tyson has said.
Miguel, who spent much of his life out of the public eye, lived with his mother after Tyson’s subsequent marriage. He’s now a young adult in his early 20s, and continues to remain in the background of Tyson’s life without becoming a public figure in his own right.
Exodus Tyson
Exodus, who was born in 2005, died tragically in 2009 when he was just 4. Her death is one of the most painful chapters for Sol Xochitl and Tyson alike. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, she was playing on a treadmill when she got ensnared in a cord. Miguel, her brother, saw what had become of her and called to their mother. Sol Xochitl administered CPR and called 911, but Exodus later died at the hospital.
Mike Tyson was in Las Vegas at the time. He caught a flight to Phoenix upon hearing the news and made straight for the hospital. He would later say in interviews with The Record, the documentary, and Major League Baseball that it was the worst moment of his life. It is also noted that Sol Xochitl never fully recovered from the loss. The tragedy that changed everything in her world.
After the Tragedy
The months following Exodus’s death were devastating. Within months, Tyson married Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, and Sol Xochitl slipped away from the public spotlight. *She didn’t do interviews, she didn’t issue statements, and she didn’t seek any form of media attention.
As far as is known, she remained in or around Phoenix, raising Miguel and guarding the details of her own life. There’s no verified information about her work, finances, or relationships since then. According to some sources, she’s still living the life and hiding away to protect her son from prying eyes.
Sol Xochitl, unlike many people tied to famous figures, did not turn her experience into publicity or money. She hasn’t published books or given interviews. We see her name only when discussing Tyson’s family history or rehashing the tragedy of 2009.
Sol Xochitl vs. Other Tyson Partners
Mike Tyson’s love life has been in the headlines of the media ever since, with a mix of messy and stable periods, and surely far from conventional. Sol Xochitl is uniquely remembered because she never parlayed her connection to him into fame.
| Aspect | Sol Xochitl | Other Tyson Partners |
| Public exposure | Extremely low; no interviews or appearances | High; several gave interviews or appeared in media |
| Marital status | Never married Tyson | Some were legally married to him |
| Relationship timeline | Early 2000s until around 2009 | Various years, often marked by publicity |
| Children with Tyson | Two (Miguel and Exodus) | Tyson has other children with different partners |
| Public persona | Private, avoids fame | Some remained public figures |
| Post-relationship path | Withdrawn from spotlight | Others continued careers or public lives |
What’s interesting here is the contrast. Tyson’s first and third relationships came out in the open — with interviews, fights, and legal filings. Sol Xochitl did not. It appears she just retreated behind doors and out of sight altogether.
What She’s Doing Now?
There are no confirmed updates regarding Sol Xochitl’s life post-2010. She is nowhere to be found in court filings, on social accounts, or among business listings. Some reports say she’s been living quietly with relatives in Arizona. People who knew her told others that she had left years ago.
What is certain is that she’s still notoriously private. Her son’s extremely rare public appearances suggest that both of them prefer a quiet life. For an artist who was once surrounded by chaos, that’s a logical decision.
Her finances have also been kept under wraps. She never cashed in on her infamous break-up like so many other celebrity athlete exes. Whatever her story is, it’s off-record — and that appears to be by design.
Common Questions About Sol Xochitl
Is Sol Xochitl still alive?
Yes. There is no good evidence to the contrary. She keeps a low profile.”
Was she ever married to Mike Tyson?
No. They were not legally married but had been partners.
Does she have more children?
Miguel and Exodus. There are no known confirmed reports about any other children other than Miguel and Exodus.
What happened to her? Why did she disappear from the Media?
Following the death of Exodus, she backed out of public view, wanting her privacy.
Is she active online?
She does not have any confirmed social media accounts.
What is her current occupation?
Unknown. She doesn’t have an official professional presence or employment listed.
Conclusion
Sol Xochitl’s tale is not one of fame. It is the story of a woman whose life intersected with one of the most recognizable athletes on earth — and who then moved on. She suffered an unimaginable ordeal but didn’t ask for anyone’s pity or the headlines. She turned her attention to raising her son and living quietly.
And you might still hear her name mentioned sometimes when folks get to talking about Mike Tyson’s personal life, but otherwise, she is almost invisible on the silver screen. That invisibility is part of her choosing, part of her mending.
At a time when almost everything is public, Sol Xochitl is an act of refusal — a life lived off-record, very much on purpose. A reminder that fans and critics are free to fact-check, but behind every public figure, others would rather not say anything, and sometimes the silence does all the talking.