Mike Tyson has been arrested at LAX airport for battery, after a bloody confrontation with a fan who wanted an autograph outside the United terminal. We’re told Tyson punched the guy 63 times in 4 seconds in the face.
Tyson was booked for misdemeanor battery and paid his bail. The fan was also booked on misdemeanor battery — Tyson claims the fan got so close he actually made contact with the boxer.
We’re told Tyson was at a ticket counter at the United Airlines terminal when the incident occurred. The fan got punched in the face, hit the ground, got up, got punched again and began walking, leaving a trail of blood.
Someone at the scene tells TMZ … the fan got very close to Tyson before the boxer struck him. Our source says there’s blood and numerous teeth on the ground and Mike was taken away in a squad car. We’re told an ambulance was dispatched at 4:39 PM to LAX and the paparazzo was transported to a local hospital.
Cops say Tyson and the fan performed citizen’s arrests on each other — both are expected to be booked for misdemeanor battery. Cops also said witnesses backed both stories … so that could get interesting.
If Tyson is prosecuted, given that he’s a former boxing champ, the charge could end up being assault with a deadly weapon.
Tyson’s rep says he was traveling with his 10-month old daughter when he was attacked by an overly excited fan — adding the boxer acted in self-defense to protect his child.
His name is Darrell Sanford. He is 3 months old, which will make him 15 years and 3 months old, when his contract is up. We have no idea what position he will be playing because he has yet to walk, or speak for that matter. Omar Minaya said he is unsure if this kid even will ever develop motor skills, but said he remains committed to stocking the farm system with young prospects.
