Joe Rogan, UFC commentator, believes that the puncher by Mike Tyson had "probably earned" his beatingdown.
Last week, footage emerged of Melvin George Townsend III, the undisputed heavyweight champion, repeatedly punching Melvin George Townsend on a JetBlue flight.
Mike Tyson was seen punching Melvin George Townsend III during a JetBlue flight
Social media videos also showed Townsend seeming to mock Iron Mike, whom he reportedly threw an empty water bottle at before the melee.
Rogan, who was a guest on Tyson’s podcast, was stunned by the incident and said on his own show, "It's so stupid!"
It's not like kicking a beehive. It's like smashing, it's headbutting the beehive.
He said, "If Mike Tyson is reaching over the back of an airplane seat and punching your face in the face, then I think you've probably earned it."
Rogan believes Townsend believed Tyson would not strike him, as do many others.
He said, "People get insane."
"They believe that Mike Tyson is famous because he can punch you.
He's annoying you! He's going to f ****** strike you as a normal person would.
Townsend, who has declined to press charges against Tyson, has requested legal representation.
Townsend's lawyer Matt Morgan of Morgan & Morgan told TMZ that his client is a huge Mike Tyson fan.
Mike Tyson became excited when he boarded the plane. Their first encounter was cordial.
"At some point, Mr Tyson became overly excited and began striking him in an exaggerated manner.
"This situation could be avoided by simply contacting the flight attendant.
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"Our client denied throwing a waterbottle before being struck by Mr Tyson."
Tyson spokesperson said that the incident occurred on board with an aggressive passenger. He began harassing Tyson and threw water bottles at him as he was sitting in his seat.
