Mike Tyson got involved in another spat with a fan, Just days after videos of him punching someone on a plane had surfaced
One person who cannot stay out of the headlines presently is Tyson , as he has found himself involved in another heated exchange with a fan.
The ex-boxer was the main target of much attention within the previous couple of days after being filmed punching a fellow passenger on a JetBlue flight.
It was claimed by Tyson’s representatives that the man , Melvin Townsend, had thrown a bottle at him infuriate him, though Townsend’s representatives deny that.
Latest Mike Tyson incident
Now, there has been another incident.
As reported by the New York Post, Tyson was taking photos with fans in Las Vegas when a woman stuck her finger close to his face. He reacted badly.
Tyson turned immediately to confront the lady , his security rushed over and sought to de-escalate things. He was then escorted away from the scene.
Tyson explains why he repeatedly punched man on airplane
Mike Tyson was involved engaged in violent altercation with a fellow passenger on an airplane Wednesday night, and the former heavyweight champion says the flurry of punches came in response to both verbal and physical harassment.
Video footage that was obtained by TMZ shows Tyson repeatedly punching a man who was seated behind him on a JetBlue flight that was scheduled to fly from San Francisco to Miami.
A witness told TMZ that Tyson was initially cordial with him and his friend and took a selfie with them. Tyson eventually became annoyed with the man and unleashed several haymakers.
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Tyson walked off the plane minutes after the incident. the man received medical attention afterwards visited the police, but it’s unclear if charges are going to be filed.
On Thursday, Tyson’s representatives told TMZ that the man Tyson punched was extremely intoxicated and wouldn’t leave the 55-year-old alone. Tyson also claims the person threw a bottle at him.
“Unfortunately, Mr. Tyson had a happening on a flight with an aggressive passenger who began harassing him and threw a bottle at him while he was in his seat,” a rep for Tyson said.
Tyson is scheduled to put in a public appearance at a marijuana event in Miami on Thursday night, according to TMZ.
He was initially set show up at the event with wrestling legend Ric Flair at around noon EST, but event organizers said Tyson had to cancel “due to a flight change.”
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