Mikey: TMZ is reporting that Mike Tyson was arrested at LAX after he punched an “overly aggressive” pap in the face, and left the man bloody outside the United terminal. While all the details haven’t come out yet, Mike was charged with misdemeanor battery and his bail has been set at $20,000.  Not sure how serious this really was, but peep the reporter throwing a lil jab at Mike, ” The photographer only had a cut on his head, guess Tyson doesn’t have the right cross that he used to.”

“Tyson’s rep says he was traveling with his 10-month old daughter when he was attacked by an overly aggressive paparazzi — adding the boxer acted in self-defense to protect his child.”

More details after the jump….


“We’re told Tyson was at a ticket counter at the United Airlines terminal when the incident occurred. The photographer got punched in the face, hit the ground, got up and began walking, leaving a trail of blood. An LAPD spokesperson said the photographer suffered a minor laceration to the forehead. “

“Someone at the scene tells TMZ … the photographer got very close to Tyson before the boxer struck him. Our says there’s blood 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 photographer 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.”

(Read more at TMZ)