Mike Tyson Was Attacked By Spectators While Shopping | HO
According to TMZ’s report, after the fight concluded, Tyson left the arena and saw a group of fans waiting to get his autograph. The 54-year-old legend decided to approach and celebrate with them.
Among the crowd was a man shouting, “Why won’t Tyson let me fight him?” The “Iron Mike” responded jokingly that there would be no happy ending if he were to fight the man.Shortly after, a person in the crowd threw punches at Tyson. This individual reached for his waistband as if trying to pull out a weapon. Tyson’s team quickly intervened but failed to restrain and apprehend the attacker. Police were alerted and arrived at the scene at 11 p.m. Although Tyson’s team recognized the assailant, they could not apprehend him as he fled the scene.The match between Tyson and Jones Jr ended in a draw after 8 rounds. The showdown was considered a success beyond expectations, drawing 1.2 million online viewers.
After the match, “Iron Mike” also affirmed that he would continue to step into the ring for exhibition matches. He does not rule out the possibility of a rematch with Jones Jr. Additionally, Evander Holyfield is still training and waiting for the right time to make his comeback. The 58-year-old former boxer is likely to square off against Tyson for the third time.
Mike Tyson Admits To Punching Fans In The Face If They Asked For His Autograph
Mike Tyson was an unstoppable fighter during the 1990s, however apparently it wasn’t only his opponents in the ring that he was striking in the face.
During an interview with Yahoo Finance, Tyson admitted to punching fans in the face if they asked him for his autograph during the height of his boxing career.
“My life was just miserable, I was out of control,” the 53-year-old told the outlet. “I was fighting with everybody. If someone asked me for an autograph, I’d punch them in the face. I was just a mess.”
During his turbulent career Tyson had numerous brushes with the law, including being charged with battery, s3xual battery, misdemeanour assault, and assault with a deadly weapon. He also spent three years in prison after being found guilty on one count of rape and two counts of deviate s3xual conduct in 1992.
Tyson says he’s been able to calm down thanks to smoking marijuana.
“After I retired, I started smoking,” Tyson said. “What a mistake that was — I should have smoked my whole career. I should have smoked when I was fighting because it put me in this different state of mind. I’m very relaxed and the more relaxed you are, the better fighter you are, at least in my case.”
Tyson also noted that he took psychedelics prior to his fight against Roy Jones Jr. in November.
“I think of it as an enhancer,” he said. “It makes me better, even in the ring. The punches don’t hurt as much, it has a lot to do with my comeback, the psychedelics.”