Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion got caught in a scandal after a video of him hitting a passenger on an airplane surfaced online
They say that old habits die hard, and that definitely appears to be the case with boxing star Mike Tyson, who still throws punches about. Tyson was on a trip from San Francisco to Florida when he was allegedly harassed for many minutes by a fellow passenger. This, predictably, elicited a response from Tyson, who landed a series of strikes from over his seat.
Mike Tyson Beats Up Man On JetBlue Airplane, Video Of Plane Incident Fight Goes Viral
Tyson is shown firing a flurry of punches at the man, who is bloodied as a result of the confrontation. According to the witness, the boxing legend stepped off the plane mere seconds afterward.
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Action In The Air! Mike Tyson Punches ‘Annoying’ Passenger On Airplane Several Times, Leaving Him Bloodied.
Unfortunately, Mr. Tyson had an issue on a flight with an aggressive passenger who began harassing him. And hurled a water bottle at him while he was in his seat. Said Tyson’s representative, Joann Mignano, in a statement.
The passenger sought medical assistance and subsequently reported the incident to authorities.
As per the San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at about 10:06 p.m. as police officers were alerted to a physical incident onboard an aircraft stationed at the Domestic Terminal of the San Francisco International Airport.
As the information was given by the authorities, two persons thought to be engaged in the event have been apprehended. According to an SFPD statement, one individual was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the SFPD spokesman, the agency is aware of the video that may have caught the event. Which surfaced following the first inquiry. The footage has been given to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, which is in charge of the investigation into the event.
Who is Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson is considered one of the greatest characters in boxing history. Having retired with a record of 50 wins to 6 defeats, with 44 of those victories coming by knockout.
This week’s incident comes only weeks after Tyson was confronted by another enthusiastic fan at a comedy club, with the former fighter keeping calm and even hugging the admirer. He was armed with a pistol throughout the confrontation.
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