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Mike Tyson has reportedly proposed to ex-Big Brother contestant Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace.

According to the Daily Star, the former world heavyweight champion popped the question via email from New York.

"Mike is smitten with Aisleyne and thinks she is brilliant," said a friend of the reality star.

"He has declared his undying love for her and has told her he wants her to become Mrs Tyson. He has even said he would like her to have his children."

However, the insider revealed that the model and fashion designer is "torn" over whether to accept, adding: "It has come out the blue and Aisleyne is shocked. She thinks Mike is great but sees him more as a friend than anything else."

The couple reportedly dated before Horgan-Wallace entered the Big Brother house in 2006, but rekindled their relationship last year.

Tyson was previously married to actress Robin Givens and doctor Monica Turner.

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