Tyson Released After Drug Arrest in Arizona

zippyjuan · 12-29-2006, 12:13 PM

Mike Tyson is such a sad case. He was raised as a brutal thug and that anger and incredible power was channeled into his boxing career. Then he was put on "happy pills" to control his anger and this eventually cost him his boxing career since it dulled his killer instinct in the ring. What can he do now? He has no real training for anything else and a very limited education.

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Tyson Released After Drug Arrest in Arizona
By JACQUES BILLEAUD (Associated Press writer)
From Associated Press
December 29, 2006 1:17 PM EST
PHOENIX - Mike Tyson was released from jail without bond on a felony drug possession charge Friday after an early-morning arrest in which Buckeye police said they found two bags of white powder in his back pocket.

"He admitted to using today and stated he is an addict and has a problem," according to a police probable cause statement filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. "Mike admitted to possessing bags of cocaine and said he uses any time he can get his hands on it."

Tyson was arrested early Friday, after nearly ramming a police SUV, on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine when police stopped him shortly after he left a Scottsdale nightclub. According to the report, an officer saw Tyson trying to wipe a white powder off the console of his BMW as he approached.

In court Friday morning, the former heavyweight champ was dressed in an oversized golf shirt, baggy jeans and tennis shoes. He said nothing, periodically tapping his feet or fingers while waiting for the judge to enter. Tyson did not enter a plea and had no lawyer.

No alcohol was found in his system, and a DUI charge was not filed pending toxicology tests.

Under the terms of his release, Tyson must submit to drug and alcohol testing and may not drink or take nonprescription drugs while the case is pending.

He refused comment as he left courtroom. The only comment he made while walking out of jail in the late morning was, "Good morning, Arizona."

Tyson, who shot to fame by knocking out Trevor Berbick in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20, has had several run-ins with the law over the years, including serving prison time for rape. The most infamous incident was in the ring in 1997 when he bit Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight.

Sgt. Larry Hall said the boxer was stopped about 1:45 a.m. after his car almost struck a sheriff's vehicle while leaving the club.

"He showed signs of impairment and voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests," said Hall, a member of the Buckeye Police Department who was working in the area as part of a holiday DUI task force.

Hall said the boxer was alone in the car.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Tyson ran a stop sign and almost hit an SUV driven by a deputy.

"He had to slam on his brakes and take evasive action," Arpaio said of the officer. "Luckily, the deputy was alert."

Arpaio said Tyson was isolated from other prisoners for his own safety while at the county jail.

The sheriff said Tyson has been there before - as a guest talking to juvenile offenders about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

"The irony is he did a great job with these kids - stay away from drugs, don't drink, stay out of trouble," Arpaio said.

mcs328 · 12-29-2006, 12:43 PM

http://wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=1018442 Same report here. Link has a mug shot I think. He has his tongue sticking out.

MikeD · 12-29-2006, 01:23 PM

I've always thought his career was saddening. He had the world in his hands, he was the baddest man out there...even had a video game named after him (classic, too). And then it all came crumbling down. The end began when Cus D'Amato died and Don King came into the picture. Then again, the end came for a lot of guys when King came around.

Watch his old fights, and the fury that he came with. The speed and power, the intensity. He had fights won before he even stepped into the ring (Michael Spinks). How he just brutalized his opponents was amazing. And now, look at what he's become. "...eating babies". Biting off ears. Drugs. It's just sad...

YellowCoffee · 12-29-2006, 02:38 PM

I gotta agree. This guy brought boxing to another level. He had to be one of the most explosive and dynamic fighters I've ever seen.

zippyjuan · 12-29-2006, 02:40 PM

He was incredible when he first burst onto the scene. He was devastating to opponents. Ali finessed and let his opponents tire themselves out before he finished them off. Mike just came at you with thunderous fists and beat you into a pulp. If you were in the ring with him, all you wanted to do was survive. Some think Tyson was deliberately doped in some of his fights (under Don King) so he would lose and then they could have a rematch later and get more money. Tyson probably also had lots of money skimmed from him- he would not have known better.

Sirrich3 · 12-29-2006, 09:15 PM

All went downhill...

Houdini · 12-30-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyjuan

He was incredible when he first burst onto the scene. He was devastating to opponents. Ali finessed and let his opponents tire themselves out before he finished them off. Mike just came at you with thunderous fists and beat you into a pulp. If you were in the ring with him, all you wanted to do was survive. Some think Tyson was deliberately doped in some of his fights (under Don King) so he would lose and then they could have a rematch later and get more money. Tyson probably also had lots of money skimmed from him- he would not have known better.

That and he spent it all on Lambos and multiple mansions, etc., to the point of literally going broke. Then the lawyers re: the rape.

I've always thought he had to learn to fight when young just because he sounds like a 3 year old when he talks.

12-29-2006, 12:43 PM	#2
mcs328 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,578	http://wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=1018442 Same report here. Link has a mug shot I think. He has his tongue sticking out. __________________

12-29-2006, 01:23 PM	#3
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	I've always thought his career was saddening. He had the world in his hands, he was the baddest man out there...even had a video game named after him (classic, too). And then it all came crumbling down. The end began when Cus D'Amato died and Don King came into the picture. Then again, the end came for a lot of guys when King came around. Watch his old fights, and the fury that he came with. The speed and power, the intensity. He had fights won before he even stepped into the ring (Michael Spinks). How he just brutalized his opponents was amazing. And now, look at what he's become. "...eating babies". Biting off ears. Drugs. It's just sad... __________________ Last edited by MikeD : 12-29-2006 at 02:48 PM.

12-29-2006, 09:15 PM	#6
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	All went downhill... __________________

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12-29-2006, 02:38 PM	#4
YellowCoffee Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 411	I gotta agree. This guy brought boxing to another level. He had to be one of the most explosive and dynamic fighters I've ever seen.

12-29-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	He was incredible when he first burst onto the scene. He was devastating to opponents. Ali finessed and let his opponents tire themselves out before he finished them off. Mike just came at you with thunderous fists and beat you into a pulp. If you were in the ring with him, all you wanted to do was survive. Some think Tyson was deliberately doped in some of his fights (under Don King) so he would lose and then they could have a rematch later and get more money. Tyson probably also had lots of money skimmed from him- he would not have known better.

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