SUMMARY
- The boxing world was left stunned when a case was filed against Mike Tyson.
- Mike Tyson found himself entangled in another legal issue in 1999 when he was found guilty of road rage.
Mike Tyson, the only man who can be compared to the legendary Mohammad Ali, is perhaps one of the greatest sportspersons of all time. The name ‘Iron Mike’ had almost become synonymous with knockouts in the field of boxing.
But the career of this elite boxer has never been free of controversy. From r**e, and street brawls to drugs, Tyson has been on the receiving end of legal troubles throughout his illustrious career. Throughout his career, Mike Tyson has justified his nickname ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ quite well.
5. The r**e lawsuit in the 1990s
The boxing world was left stunned when a ra*e case was filed against Mike Tyson. According to the accusation, ‘Iron Mike’ r**ed a beauty pageant contestant. The woman, named Desiree Washington, stated that the incident had left permanent emotional scars on her.
Reportedly, another woman also filed a ra*e lawsuit against the fighter, who claims that Tyson r*ped her after returning from the Alabany Nightclub in 1990. This lawsuit tarnished the image of the great boxer, as he even suffered a prison sentence.
4. Mike Tyson faced a one-year prison sentence for violent road rage in 1999.
Mike Tyson found himself entangled in another legal issue in 1999 when he was found guilty of road rage. According to Stephen P. Johnson, the Montgomery District Judge, Tyson “lashed out at two innocent people,” and used “the hands and feet of a professional fighter,” punching and kicking both men involved.
Hence, Tyson faced a one-year prison sentence and was fined a sum of $2,500. The incident fuelled some more controversies in his already controversial life.
3. Mike Tyson arrested after the Brooklyn hotel brawl in 2003
Mike Tyson’s career has never been free of controversy. The boxing legend is known to succumb to sudden fits of rage and act violently around people near him. An incident similar to the road rage took place in a hotel in Brooklyn, where he had a brawl with two men.
Mike Tyson reportedly knocked one of them unconscious, and he was taken into custody after the incident. It must be noted that video footage and several shreds of evidence suggest that Tyson was provoked by the two men. Mel Sachs, the lawyer, also suggests that ‘Iron Mike’ was even physically attacked by the two individuals, which makes Mike’s actions nothing but an act of self-defense.
2. The 2006 drug possession incident of Mike Tyson
In 2006 the boxing legend was arrested yet again and this time he was caught driving under the influence of drugs like cocaine and DUI. According to Sgt. Larry Hall the boxer was caught at 1:45 am after he was returning from Scottsdale Nightclub. After this incident, Mike was transported to Maricopa County jail.
As per the police, the boxing legend has shown signs of impairment. The incidents of drug abuse and rage and their impact on personal lives are nothing new. According to his ex-wife, Tyson is unpredictable, and living with him is like “torture, pure hell, worse than anything I [Givens] could possibly imagine..” In an interview, Robin Givens also suggested that Tyson has anger management issues and is susceptible to violent outbursts.
1. 2009 Los Angeles airport paparazzo scuffle
Mike Tyson got involved in another scuffle against a photographer in 2009. The incident took place in an airport in Los Angeles, where Tyson punched a photographer named Tony Echeverria. Reports suggest that the cameraman suffered a cut on his forehead and was rushed to the hospital.
Moreover, Tyson’s spokesperson stated that the boxing legend was traveling with his wife and child. The violent act by ‘Iron Mike’ was nothing but an act of protecting his child from an over-enthusiastic paparazzo. Apart from this, there have been several other instances where the boxer was in deep trouble. The incident where he bit the ear of Evander Hollyfield remains marked in infamy among boxing fans throughout the globe.