Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, allegedly punched a man multiple times aboard an aircraft Wednesday night, leaving the victim bruised.
Mike Tyson is a retired professional boxer from US who competed from 1985 until 2005. In his early career, he was known as “Iron Mike” and “Kid Dynamite,” and later as “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” He is regarded as one of the all-time best heavyweight boxers.
From 1987 through 1990, he was the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Tyson was undefeated in his first 19 professional fights, with 12 of them coming in the first round.
Continue reading to find out more about his recent controversy that is going viral all over the internet.
Mike Tyson Fight Video- He Repeatedly Punches Passenger On Plane
The video appeared to show Mike Tyson punching the man sitting behind him, according to TMZ Sports. The event happened at San Francisco International Airport at about 10:30 p.m. PT on a flight bound for Florida.
According to TMZ, Tyson was initially friendly and even snapped a selfie with the victim’s companion, but when his friend ignored Tyson’s advice to quit harassing him, the former pugilist allegedly retaliated forcefully.
According to the witness, Tyson walked off the plane seconds later, while the man was treated for his injuries and taken to the police station.
Tyson, 55, is one of the most well-known and successful boxers in history. He won each of his first 37 professional fights and finished his career with a 50-6 record, including 44 knockout victories.
Mike Tyson Fight Video Goes Viral On Reddit
The footage of the former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, slapping a supposedly overly enthusiastic fan in the seat right behind him is going viral all over the internet.
He apparently grew tired of the man’s antics and begged him to remain quiet. Tyson then landed multiple blows to the man’s face as he continued to speak.
Another video from the aircraft shows the aftermath of the incident, with the man’s forehead covered in blood.
Tyson, on the other hand, is no stranger to getting himself into problems outside of the ring. He spent nearly three years in prison after being convicted of rape from 1992 to 1995.
During a 1997 fight that he lost by disqualification, he famously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear.
While Tyson hasn’t fought in an official pro boxing contest since 2005, he will fight Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match in 2020. The bout ended in a split draw after eight rounds.
Mike Tyson Assault Charges- Where Is He Now?
The victim apparently sought medical assistance and reported the event to the police, but there has been no indication on whether Mike Tyson is being probed.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Tyson and JetBlue officials but has not received a comment from either.
During a recent podcast, Tyson offered a weird theory while high on marijuana, which led to the incident.
On latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, a stoned Tyson stated he’really believes’ that the wealthy kidnap vagrants and chase them around enormous private estates, hidden from the 99 percent.