Mike Tyson Once Threw T-Shirt at Man’s Face Before Throwing Punch That Would Cost Him Over $100,000

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was infamous for having a quick temper, which even got him into trouble. His contentious life was just as well-known as his boxing career. He has a history of getting into trouble in the parking lots of clubs, which is just one of the many scandals he has been involved in. 

Mike Tyson was among the most famous athletes around the world in his heyday. His successful boxing career earned him a fortune, which aided him to live a comfortable lifestyle. When not inside the boxing ring, Tyson was seen partying at his mansions or at nightclubs. One unexpected incident happened at a parking lot of a club which cost the boxer around $100,000. 

Back in June 1987, ‘Iron Mike’ was at the Greek Theatre, Griffith Park in Los Angeles. At the time, he allegedly put his arms around a female 18-year-old parking lot attendant and said, “Give me a kiss.” Following this, the attendant’s supervisor arrived and asked if anything was wrong. Reportedly, Tyson threw a concert t-shirt at the man’s face and struck him with the butt of his open hand. 

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The attack left the supervisor with a cut lip and a sore nose. Tyson was accused of using his hands as a lethal weapon and was charged with misdemeanor counts of violence. Three months later, an extrajudicial settlement worth more than $100,000 was made.

Evolution of Mike Tyson from ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ to a principled individual

The veteran athlete retired from boxing in 2005, but he had a lot of battles to face after that. Even before he retired, his boxing career was put on hold as a result of his 1992 arrest. A few years after his boxing return, he had to declare bankruptcy and was having serious addiction issues.

However, he bounced back like a true fighter and prevailed over everything. He gives a tremendous amount of credit to his wife Lakiha ‘Kiki’ Spicer for making him the man he is today. Currently, Tyson hosts his own podcast named Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, where he shares his experiences and life lessons with his fans. 

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