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Mike Tyson Repeatedly Punches Man on Plane (for harassing him)
Frank Horrigan
Banned
When I see a video of a person calling a black person a N-word, and the black person reacts with physical violence, I am always on the side of "No adult should allow (non threatening) words to escalate to violence", and thus, I don't think Tyson should have reacted violently.
On the other hand, Tyson is 100% correct when he says "Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it". People talk to one another like shite nowadays and it's partly because people have a false sense of security that there will be no reaction. But when you do react, their balls shrivel up liked you've dipped them in an ice bath.
Tl;DR Tyson shouldn't have lost his cool, but this guy shouldn't have been an anoyying prick. Maybe Tyson should have justshot him in the leg grabbed him by the throat so the guy knew he meant business.
On the other hand, Tyson is 100% correct when he says "Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it". People talk to one another like shite nowadays and it's partly because people have a false sense of security that there will be no reaction. But when you do react, their balls shrivel up liked you've dipped them in an ice bath.
Tl;DR Tyson shouldn't have lost his cool, but this guy shouldn't have been an anoyying prick. Maybe Tyson should have just
Lady Redfield
Member
It should be legal, then maybe society will have less fucking obnoxious cunts.
DeepBreath87
Banned
I’m not saying there should be zero consequences for Tyson. He should probably pay some kind of fine for touching up this idiot. But I am saying that I don’t think he did anything uncalled for here. We have a society, so we have to discourage the idea you can beat up anyone who acts annoying.
But I think the threat that you might get your ass kicked is a decent deterrent for minimizing the kind of behavior we see here. And the airline should bar the instigator from flying with them again while leaving Tyson alone. Maybe even apologize for not kicking this jackass off the plane immediately.
I kind of reject that idea that words should NEVER escalate to violence. It’s all about proportionality. If you run off out the mouth in a disrespectful way, you run the risk of being disrespected physically. Now if you’re the person who decides to escalate things from verbal to physical, you are going to bare some responsibility for the consequences. But I don’t think that means you were wrong to do it. Maybe fighting isn’t the best choice, but it’s not always the wrong choice either.
It’s kind of like Will Smith. I understand that he thought those words met the threshold for a physical response. I just disagree with him. And when you consider his entire circumstances with his wife and the situation at the Oscars, I think his rationale for slapping Chris Rock seems ridiculous. But I don’t think that means all cases of physical confrontation are completely uncalled for.
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SafeOrAlone
Banned
Are people going to go harder on Will Smith for slapping then Mike Tyson were punching? Both got put in arguably uncomfortable positions.
I mean, I really like Mike Tyson's demeanor, from what I've seen in interviews over the last few years. Seems like a pretty easy guy to get along with, but I can't help compare the two situations.
Yes, there are variables, but what are they? One was at The Oscars (who cares aside from the producers), and one was caused by general pestering while one was caused by someone trying to defend their wife (which I think is somewhat understandable, even if I don't agree).
I mean, I really like Mike Tyson's demeanor, from what I've seen in interviews over the last few years. Seems like a pretty easy guy to get along with, but I can't help compare the two situations.
Yes, there are variables, but what are they? One was at The Oscars (who cares aside from the producers), and one was caused by general pestering while one was caused by someone trying to defend their wife (which I think is somewhat understandable, even if I don't agree).
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
I guess we will have to wait for the full unedited footage from these cowards.
Since Mike Tyson's camp claims he was hit by a water bottle or the cup of water the person was holding prior. Which then would be assault, and tightening someone up with fisticuff love taps are a warranted defense.
Also considering flight crews have been far more 0 to 100 gestapo over things written on a face napkin, than seemingly allowing this to pester for what seemed several minutes.
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Joshmyersbv
Member
The guy has a rap sheet the spells drug addict, dude is a piece of shit and deserved it. I hope Mike doesn't have to pay him.
Looks like first class/business class no less.
If the guy was drunk then he'll get hit with drunken disorderly. On a plane still on the ground I've no idea if that is a local or federal charge. Probably be banned from Jet Blue for life.
I've a hard time imagining even a San Francisco AG bringing charges against Mike. I've an equally hard time imagining this Floridian douchbag has access to a lawyer that would rep him in a civil suit, though a lower form of legal lowlife can certainly be discovered.
Gamerguy84
Member
I watched Mike in the exhibition with Roy Jones last year sometime. He's still quick and has power. This guy needs to consider himself lucky that's all he got.
SentientStone
Member
Dude must’ve listened to the Joe Rogan episode where Tyson described how he’s all zen now thanks to psychedelics and wanted to test his level of enlightenment. Lol
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Eh, I don’t think we need to prescribe anyone as having “major issues”. It’s just a conversation.
I think it’s fair to say both of them went too far in their respective situations. Mike Tyson put up with more crap and distributed more crap… but both were out of proportion.
It’s okay to discuss this kind of stuff without hopping on people so quickly. I’m not condemning anyone.
I think it’s fair to say both of them went too far in their respective situations. Mike Tyson put up with more crap and distributed more crap… but both were out of proportion.
It’s okay to discuss this kind of stuff without hopping on people so quickly. I’m not condemning anyone.
bushwookie
Banned
This has been my gamerpic for about 5 years now. I get compliments on it regularly.
TheDuskwalker
Member
Didn't see this posted yet.
www.tmz.com
"The boxing champ then snapped and unloaded on him with repeated punches, leaving him bloodied. Both men got off the plane and were met by cops. Townsend said he didn't want to press charges and they both were free to go."
Mike Tyson Plane Punch 'Victim' Has Extensive Criminal Record
Mike Tyson's 'victim' from the plane beatdown has an extensive criminal history.
www.tmz.com
DeepBreath87
Banned
I think the difference is this. What Chris Rock did was, by most accounts, appropriate, acceptable behavior. Hell, the Oscars had him up there to crack a few jokes. So Smith’s reaction was uncalled for. He knew why Chris was there. He’s not new to this kind of thing. So most people don’t think it’s OK to hit a professional comedian telling pretty mild jokes. Chris Rock got hit for doing his job, in other words.
This guy on the plane was just being an asshole. Not just out in public but when Mike was in his seat on an airplane minding his business. His behavior was completely outside the norm, belligerent and aggressive. So hitting him, while an escalation, isn’t uncalled for.
jonnyp
Member
This is making me laugh much more than it probably should.
He looks like a mega-douche and acted like one. Unfortunately, he's gonna get what he wanted out of it - a big paycheck.
Tieno
Member
came to post this. Dude has a very puncheable face and he ran into a dude who's good at punching. It is inevitable he got punched.
*Nightwing
Banned
The hero we need but don’t deserve:
Dirk Benedict
Member
Dude... Mike was being HECKLED from behind his seat. How would you even compare the two situations as if they were fucking equal?
dolabla
Member
SafeOrAlone
Banned
I don’t agree that heckling deserves a beat down, necessarily.
Although, I wasn’t there to see how it all played out, so I’m not judging Tyson either.
Vicetrailia
Banned
That’s the thing, there is a thing called boundaries.
The internet made people lose them. When boundaries are crossed after you told someone to respect them, things escalate. No one just lets people cross their boundaries.
Wheeljack539
Member
Well, we are on a videogame forum...
Yup.
12Goblins
Lil’ Gobbie
Respect.Didn't see this posted yet.
"The boxing champ then snapped and unloaded on him with repeated punches, leaving him bloodied. Both men got off the plane and were met by cops. Townsend said he didn't want to press charges and they both were free to go."Mike Tyson Plane Punch 'Victim' Has Extensive Criminal Record
Mike Tyson's 'victim' from the plane beatdown has an extensive criminal history.
HoodWinked
Member
how does this guy even have money to be in business class?
Catphish
Member
I assume then that means no possibility of payday?Didn't see this posted yet.
"The boxing champ then snapped and unloaded on him with repeated punches, leaving him bloodied. Both men got off the plane and were met by cops. Townsend said he didn't want to press charges and they both were free to go."Mike Tyson Plane Punch 'Victim' Has Extensive Criminal Record
Mike Tyson's 'victim' from the plane beatdown has an extensive criminal history.
Dirk Benedict
Member
How do you forget this on a gaming forum,
Bout' time someone posted it. Shit.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
Plane douche bag hit Mike in the head with a water bottle after he was told, by Mike, to stop MULTIPLE TIMES...
Will slapped Rock after Rock had made a joke (likely not knowing about Jada's hair loss) about her being in G.I. Jane 2...
Completely different!
Pejo
Gold Member
Just a quick update on this, apparently Tyson will not be charged for teaching that guy a life lesson.
www.kron4.com
Both Tyson and the guy requested that no charges be filed. Dude walks away with a story, Tyson got a few free punches in. Happy ending!
Mike Tyson won’t be charged after SFO altercation
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe announced that former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson won’t be charged after an altercation at San F…
www.kron4.com
Both Tyson and the guy requested that no charges be filed. Dude walks away with a story, Tyson got a few free punches in. Happy ending!
mansoor1980
Member
PumpkinPie
Banned
"Reports say that Tyson repeatedly asked the man to "thtop" before throwing the punches"
TransTrender
Gold Member
Good!
Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
Good news?Just a quick update on this, apparently Tyson will not be charged for teaching that guy a life lesson.
Mike Tyson won’t be charged after SFO altercation
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe announced that former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson won’t be charged after an altercation at San F…
Both Tyson and the guy requested that no charges be filed. Dude walks away with a story, Tyson got a few free punches in. Happy ending!
In MY modern society? What is this?
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
That's the thing. Noogies from Mike Tyson is like taking a golf club to the face from a teen.
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