Mike Tyson nearly beat up Michael Jordan once over his ex-wife Robin Givens

There were rumors that Michael Jordan was dating the actress Robin Givens. A few years later, Givens married Mike Tyson, but they soon split up. Media reported that their relationship had nothing to do with it, but that didn't stop Tyson from getting angry and emotional.

As Tyson's long-time friend and manager, Rory Holloway, recounted in his book, tempers boiled over a dinner in 1988 with names like MJ, Tyson, Don King, Richard Dent, and Mike Ditka. Dent was enjoying his birthday, and Tyson had consumed far too many alcoholic beverages. Because he was going through a divorce at the time, the boxer decided to let his emotions speak for him and go after everyone at the table, including MJ.

Holloway wrote, "Mike is telling everyone that he's going to bust Jordan. Jordan is dressed sharply as usual, and he can't wait to get out of there,"


Although Jordan managed to keep the situation from escalating, Tyson was not about to drop the matter. According to legend, Iron Mike spent the rest of the evening informing everyone he was going to beat up MJ.

Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson are two of the biggest names in their respective sports, as well as global legends who have blazed a trail in the history of basketball and boxing, respectively. Mike Tyson was once the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, regarded as one of the most dangerous persons on the planet, whereas Michael Jordan is a six-time champion and the acknowledged GOAT of basketball.

FAQs:

1. Who was Mike Tyson's first wife?
   Robin Givens (born November 27, 1964) is an American actress, model and filmmaker.
2. What is Mike Tyson up to these days?
   Today, the 56-year-old works in the cannabis sector and hosts the wildly famous Hotboxin' podcast. Tyson has his own marijuana business.