When Mike Tyson Almost Fought Michael Jordan: Boxing News: Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson once had a falling out. Follow Boxing News Updates with InsideSports.IN.
Mike Tyson was at the height of his powers in the late 1980s when he was regarded as the most dangerous guy on the planet. When this event took place in Chicago, the former Heavyweight was unbeaten in his division.
In his book “Taming the Beast,” former agent Rory Holloway provided an insight of Mike Tyson’s life and career. It has been used as a source for BoxingScene, and one paragraph, in particular, mentions a moment when Mike Tyson and Michael Jordan were on the verge of a fight.
Mike Tyson Almost Fought Michael Jordan Over a Woman
Michael Jordan was said to be dating Robin Givens, an actress. Givens married Mike Tyson a few years later, but the marriage did not last long. Even though the media said their connection had nothing to do with it, Tyson still became upset and outraged.
MJ, Tyson, Don King, Richard Dent, and Mike Ditka were among the guests during a dinner in 1988 that Rory Holloway wrote about in his book. Dent was celebrating his birthday, and Tyson had had far too much to drink. The boxer made the decision to let his emotions speak for him and attack everyone at the table, including MJ, because he was going through a divorce at the time.
When Mike Tyson Almost Fought Michael Jordan Over a Woman
Jordan was able to prevent things from getting worse, but Tyson was not about to give up. The rest of the night, according to folklore, Iron Mike told everyone he was going to beat up Michael Jackson.
Two of the most well-known athletes in their respective sports, as well as international icons who paved the way for basketball and boxing history, respectively, are Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. While Michael Jordan is a six-time champion and widely considered the GOAT of basketball, Mike Tyson was once the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and is regarded as one of the most dangerous people on the planet.
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