Mike Tyson may have retired from boxing a while ago, but he remains a force to be reckoned with.
Unfortunately, a man named Melvin Thousand decided to test the limits of the former world champion by provoking him on a flight from San Francisco.
Mike Tyson is facing a "pre-litigation settlement demand" for $450,000 from a man who he beat up on a Jet Blue flight.pic.twitter.com/LLFOBP2NG3
— No Jumper (@nojumper) December 1, 2023
In a video released by TMZ, Thousand can be seen taunting Tyson, who eventually strikes back, allegedly causing a head injury. Thousand's lawyer, Jack Lundell, is demanding $450,000 in damages from Tyson, claiming his client suffered serious injuries due to Tyson's reckless and negligent behavior.
Tyson has admitted to attacking Thousand but did not justify his actions as self-defense. In an interview with TMZ, Tyson explained that Thousand had been taunting him and even threw a water bottle before the altercation.
Tyson's lawyer, Alex Shapiro, argues that Thousand's actions were an "extortion attempt" and refuses to settle or pay the demanded amount before this case goes to court.