Mike Tyson Comments on Airplane Altercation With Passenger

Boxing legend Mike Tyson offered his first public comments addressing his altercation with a passenger on a JetBlue flight in April during the newest episode of his self-titled show.

The former heavyweight champion explained the reason behind his actions while speaking to co-host DJ Whoo Kid and guests Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast. Tyson, 55, made headlines last month after repeatedly punching a passenger seated behind him on an April 20 flight headed for Florida.

“He was f----– with me, man,” Tyson said before confirming he took pictures with the passenger prior to the incident. His remarks confirmed the eyewitness testimony reported in April by…