A Month On, Mike Tyson Admits To Hitting A Passenger On A Plane

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JAKARTA - More than a month ago, Mike Tyson made headlines for assaulting a passenger on a flight from Francisco to Florida.

Although some witnesses say that a man insisted on speaking with Tyson before taking off from their plane, few really know what sparked 'Iron's anger; Tyson.

To be sure, some pictures taken with cell phones and shared on social networks show that the passenger ended up being beaten by Tyson.

The incident led to a complaint that forced both parties to take responsibility for their actions before a prosecutor in California.

However, no one has filed a complaint, as reports suggest that the beaten man reached an agreement with the former boxer.

Tyson spoke for the first time about the incident on his podcast. He admits that everything that happened was because he didn't heed his wife's advice.

"They told me they weren't going to press charges. I was kidding. I've taken a picture with this man. I can't even get on a public plane," Tyson was quoted as saying by Marca, Monday.

"My wife is mad, but what am I going to do on that damn plane with my friends and bodyguards who are supposed to be watching over me?" he continued.

It is noteworthy that not long after Tyson attacked the man who was later identified as Melvin Townsend (36), he was also arrested in a San Francisco park. Tyson was at a party with some fans and he was smoking weed.

Despite that, Tyson is currently gearing up for his return to the ring, but he has yet to decide on his next opponent.

Tyson had closed the opportunity to face Evander Holyfield or George Foreman because he didn't like the pay proposal being made to him.